Poor RL :(
#1
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Poor RL :(
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Techn...1%7C240%3A1308
But you know, even with all its damage, it still looks better without the ugly front grille, imo. Bet it would cost a ton to fix. Damaged everywhere.
But you know, even with all its damage, it still looks better without the ugly front grille, imo. Bet it would cost a ton to fix. Damaged everywhere.
#2
Senior Moderator
Well, the damage is mostly in the front and rear crumple zones. It looks like it was the meat in a car sandwich during its accident. If there's no frame rail damage, this car is fixable to near-factory condition.
#7
Burning Brakes
Hey! This is the same 09 RL our member Psheu was looking at buying for $10k so he could do a 06 / 09 swapping project. Gezzzz..these guys buy from the insurance company for $12k and wants to sell it back for $21k (make 8k on the fly!hahaha)
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#8
This car is completely repairable but the cost is enormous. Probably 15K plus. Its not the damage, its the price of the parts that will kill you. Dash, steering wheel, CMBS, Hood, trunk, etc,etc just the parts will run 15K. There is a reason why the insurance company totalled it. It is worth more for salvage than fixing it!
#10
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This car is completely repairable but the cost is enormous. Probably 15K plus. Its not the damage, its the price of the parts that will kill you. Dash, steering wheel, CMBS, Hood, trunk, etc,etc just the parts will run 15K. There is a reason why the insurance company totalled it. It is worth more for salvage than fixing it!
#11
I see that the front air bags deployed, but not the sides?
#12
Burning Brakes
#13
Burning Brakes
this is the exact same car I was looking at.... that could have been mine:P for my upgrade project:P.... that car was sold for $12500 when I offered 10k.... I wonder who is the sucker that's gonna pay $21900 for it.... even with complete restoration (oem parts and everything) it won't cost $15k on parts.... the parts should be around $4k at most.... I've checked.... plus most of the parts on 09 is backward compatible.... you can put in the previous 2nd gen RL parts.... if I were to fix this car, I would make it look like the pre 09 2nd gen RL....
Last edited by psheu; 04-22-2009 at 12:32 PM.
#14
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this is the exact same car I was looking at.... that could have been mine:P for my upgrade project:P.... that car was sold for $12500 when I offered 10k.... I wonder who is the sucker that's gonna pay $21900 for it.... even with complete restoration (oem parts and everything) it won't cost $15k on parts.... the parts should be around $4k at most.... I've checked.... plus most of the parts on 09 is backward compatible.... you can put in the previous 2nd gen RL parts.... if I were to fix this car, I would make it look like the pre 09 2nd gen RL....
#15
Burning Brakes
Pay $12.5K for it, pay around $5k on parts. In total spending under $20K for the highest trim 09 RL with only 1K miles on it...hell I'd do it if I could. As long as it doesn't have frame damage, like the seller states. I would keep it as my personal car. I'm fine with a Rebuilt title.
#16
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As bad as anything, is that it is a Salvage title.
I find it RIDICULOUS they want $21,000 "Buy it now".
Honestly, with the salvage title, (and the damage the IS visible on ebay) I wouldnt pay more than 4-5,000.
You'll NEVER get rid of that salvage stigma, and the hidden damage can be HUGE. Yea. The frame isnt bent. The tire photos look like the frame is "askew".
I hope they arent looking for someone to fix and re title/VIN it as no damage.
This is a great parts car. Just keep it that way.
21K?!?!? I just cant get over that.
I find it RIDICULOUS they want $21,000 "Buy it now".
Honestly, with the salvage title, (and the damage the IS visible on ebay) I wouldnt pay more than 4-5,000.
You'll NEVER get rid of that salvage stigma, and the hidden damage can be HUGE. Yea. The frame isnt bent. The tire photos look like the frame is "askew".
I hope they arent looking for someone to fix and re title/VIN it as no damage.
This is a great parts car. Just keep it that way.
21K?!?!? I just cant get over that.
Last edited by woodek; 04-22-2009 at 07:50 PM.
#17
Burning Brakes
Hmmm...I'm going to an affair at the Philmont Country Club, right near where they are tomorrow evening. Perhaps I'll stop in and offer them $13,000. A quick $500 profit!
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Burning Brakes
#20
Senior Moderator
I don't like the styling of the new RL at all BUT, if I had my own shop I'd be inclined to pick this one up.
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