Trashed 328 - very very sad

Ouch! Too bad...

 

Doesn't seems to have major structure damage.

 

Wow that is sad to see this.

 

Quick, someone start a "Prices are falling!!" thread.

 

more like jaws of death.

 

Definately hurts to see that. Lovely car otherwise.

 

They couldn't have just used the trunk release latch???

 

That'll buff right out.

<sorry, had to say it>


They really massacred the latch areas- to fix that you'd pretty much need to find another rear clip.

Very sad.

 

Considering how hard it is to find the front fog lights replacements plus various other parts, this might be an excellent alternative for this car living on.

 

Good luck getting that price for the car-it will probably end up as a parts car.

 

Maybe half that price. But then again, they'll make more money parting it out!

 

Bo Pirkle in Atlanta can buff that right out!!

 

TRutlands doesn't give anything away - that car will cost more in total when fixed than the cost of an undamaged 328 at FMV. Plus, you'll have a salvage title when you're done.

TRutlands conveniently neglected to indicate "salvage title" in the ebay posting - nice.

 

The guys at Rutlands seem to be really good guys I am sure they just forgot.

 

aaaaaaaaaaaah ... now I get it

 

+1 This car is a body-shop owner's dream. Sound mechanicals, bent surface metal, straight frame.....the plastic bits on the rear are readily available via ebay. LOADS of vehicles out there that can lend straight metal pieces to fix the rear.....its do-able.

 

anyone know the vin?

 

All it takes is money, and even with a shop owner doing the job, it will still take a lot to fix it.

 

why would somebody who does not know how to open the rear engine compartment be allowed to TEST DRIVE THE CAR ALONE?

...and then the jaws of life are used to rip open the car to put the small fire out?


i hope whoever owned the car was made whole by " the licensed dealer " unless the car was in dealer inventory and not on consignment.


bad situation all around.

great parts car, but not worth fixing unless you have a body shop and lots of bored employees with nothing to do.

 

Hardest part to repair/ replace will be the front fog and turn/side lights!

 

as a professional mechanic and body and paint jorneyman what would be the costs and pitfalls of repairing for personal use?

 

Hey George,
I see a lot of work to get this car right. If you want a project and don't care too much about what you've spent at the end of the day, it might be OK. The comments about the fog light are right on. Virtually impossible to find at a reasonable price.

It might be better to look for a well sorted car...especially right now. It's a buyers market and cash is king.

Will