Rebuild or total?

[johnstonmark]

Hi All,

I have a 2005 Turbo with 75k miles that I purchased in December. 2 weeks ago, at 5mph, I rear-ended a small van. No airbags, just front-end damage.

Well, the insurance estimate is now up to $14K. It didn't get back to the engine, but took out the radiator and condenser, as well as the body parts (see pic).

I'm trying to decide if I can get aftermarket parts (and front grill especially) to cut down the $9k of parts estimate.

Any thoughts or direction are very much appreciated. Thanks!

[pavulon]

If you don't fix it, someone else probably will.

If you like the car and it has been well maintained, I'd fix it and continue driving it.

[peter leinberge]

I agree.
Those are a blast to drive!
If you're patient most of the parts will show up for sale
(used) eventually. The color might even match!
Good Luck.
Peter

[island911]

Yikes! - on the price. (that doesn't look like 14k to fix.)

[dzlndan]

I'd get an aftermarket front bump and pocket as much I could. Only if you are planning on retaining intrinsic value. It will be hard once the FOX has a report on the VIN. Everyone says no to anything that has a scratch reported on it. Ugh...