Snowman9000

I have a very clean 92 SC300 with 89K miles, moonroof, very good interior, great mechanically, etc. All stock, red, AT.

It was in a minor mishap, went under a SUV's hitch at low speed, and now needs a hood, front bumper, headlights, and high beams. I figure it will cost $3000 to make it right again, even if I get some used lights, just guessing because a body shop will have to do the paint and some other minor work. At that point it will be a very very clean car though.

I was going to sell it anyway. Once you factor in $3000 to fix it, which way will I come out ahead, selling it as is or fixed? I'm near Chicago, if that makes a difference.

Thanks,

Don M

19ES250

a smart buyer would have that checked out and deduct it from the asking price....

574-SC300

Just keep in mind its much harder to sell a damaged/broke car. If you have the time you can try selling it broke and start collecting parts to fix the car.

LEXuriouss

yep fix it and sell it you might get more $

SC4-94

I can't see spending $3k and then sell it. Maybe if you were going to keep it. Private party value is not much over that.

RedPhoenix

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i cant see that costing 3k!

19ES250

my paint guy says it would cost 1000 dollars to get an OEM front r&r including paint so i could see it taking $3K

Snowman9000

I just found out that my comprehensive coverage (didn't have collision) might cover the lights. Which is a shock to me since they were broken in a collision. I'm going to call them tomorrow. If so, that's a big chunk of the repair bill covered right there, so maybe I'll fix it. Of course, I could pocket the light money and still sell the car. Decisions decisions.

tkafam1

Fix it and keep it!

TRD_Power

Definately fix it. I wouldn't even look at a car with a moderate ding none the less an accident.