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Old 04-14-08, 03:56 PM
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Where at in Jersey are you? I got a buddy there that may be able to point you toward a reputable body shop.
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So let me guess, about a $2700-$2800 repair estimate?
Yes very close.

I just took some more pics...trying to get them uploaded for u.
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Originally Posted by JSM1284
Where at in Jersey are you? I got a buddy there that may be able to point you toward a reputable body shop.
collingswood/near cherry hill
Old 04-14-08, 04:28 PM
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Ah, My buddy is up in Fairfield
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inside of trunk panel, spare tire on lower left bottom of pic
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Old 04-14-08, 04:52 PM
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got underneath the car and saw this...under bumper panel?
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Old 04-14-08, 04:54 PM
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spare tire compartment underneath...right?
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Old 04-14-08, 06:36 PM
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Glad to see your ok. That estimate sounds about right for all new parts. I would just get used ones that are the same color and paint it if you are pickey prob about $1500 or so.
Old 04-14-08, 08:51 PM
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i live near a realllllly good place PM for their number, the place is in Moorestown, right near Maple Shade.
Old 04-14-08, 11:31 PM
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Man it hurts me more to see that damage because I have the same exact ES with the same color and everything. Sorry about Carmen. Hope that never happens to my baby.


Originally Posted by LexGrl702
make coffe for me and the woman
OT, did I miss something......oh never mind I just put 2&2 together.....sorry I am slow.....

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Old 04-15-08, 08:02 AM
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LexGrl...sorry to see. Glad you're ok. I'm hope it wasn't because your mind was on pork buns. hahahaa

damn...why can't something like that happen to my car? I'm dieing for an excuse to trade her up.

Good luck on getting her fixed up. I find that kind of odd that the insurance company just cut you a check that quickly.

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If JSM is right about the crumple underneath the car (I'm sure he's right) then it explains why they cut the check so fast). Maybe you can go back to them after bringing it to a reputable shop.
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Thanks K...lol. I wish I had a pork bun after the accident, it might of help my nerves. I'm still kind of in shock that my car is all banged up like that.

I am thinking of trading the car in now. I'll how it looks after the shop is done with the work.

The insurance company is more than happy to inspect the car again if additional damages are there. I already picked a shop, I'm taking it to this place called Virgo in Cherry Hill. They are licensed by the state and has been operating for 20+ years. I saw another ES on their lot that they fixed up and it looks really good.

llcoolpass-thanks for offer but I think the shop I picked is reputable and I'll trust them with my car. Plus it's about a 10-15 min drive from my house.
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Yep, if they find any additonal items during the repair, then the shop would need to submit a supplement to the insurance company for the additional amount.
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honestly for me once a car is banged up..I have to let it go even after its fixed. Good excuse to get a clean one.
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I finally got some time to check in this morning and saw this first thing...man, that sucks. I'm so sorry. It sucks that a moment of stupidity and carelessness by another can screw with how GREAT you (used to) feel about your car.

More importantly, I'm glad you're undamaged!

Let us know how the repairs are going.


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