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Old 07-01-2004, 08:15 AM
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So, my car was in an accident last week and is now at the body shop. It has $2300 in damage (bent LCA, benrt frame rail bracket, painting) and will be ready in like 2 weeks. The question is, should I keep my car? Now that the car has been in an accident all of its value is ruined. If I ever try and sell it, someone will want a big discount because the car was in an accident. If I get rid of it now, I will only lose about $1000. Any thoughts?
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A few..... How would you be loosing less money now w/ the car in shambles than you would in the futre w/ it put back together. From a purely financial point, it does suck that your car got hit, but how long did you intend to keep it anyway? If it's a good long time, than who really cares what it's worth? I know everybody is different, but I plan on keeping mine for as close to forever as I can. It's obviously your decision, but I'd put it back together better than before since it's apart anyway. GL though, whichever way you go. Sorry about your car BTW
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What the Capt said!

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So you want to put it back together then sell it or just sell it like it is?
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it is getting put back together as we speak. i may strip and trade it in, sell it outright, or I may just keep it, haven't decided yet
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Seriously - if you have a good body shop working on your car, it should be as good as new when they are done! Repair work isn't like it was 20 years ago.




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