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Originally Posted by EvolutionRevolution
UPDATE:
I was able to find the repair shop where work was done and they were willing to talk to me about what they did over the phone.:
car was in rear end collision.
Rear bumper, bumper bar, trunk lid, and a body panel were replaced. Painted obviously (really nice pain job, I cannot tell it was done..)
Apparently the rear body panel is something welded on but not really a structural part?
Guy says they didn't see anything that would cause any safety issues or concerns down the road, which is important to me.
Any thoughts FRS internet wizards? I really don't know anything about body work. Would love some feedback.
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It sounds similar to the rear end damage on my 2016 Corolla. The rear bumper bar took the brunt of the collision, but the trunk floor area was also damaged, which required welding in a new piece. Not a huge deal if done by a qualified shop. The rear quarter panels can also buckle and move easily. This is a very small and low car so damage can be worse if hit by an SUV or truck for example.
I personally didn’t want to keep my Corolla, mainly because of needing to weld in a new trunk piece, and the large area of respray. My trunk never closed quite right afterwards either. Just little things that bothered me and worried me about long term ownership. Anyway, I wouldn’t fault you for buying this one with a discount, it could be worth it. Just be aware of small things that may become issues because of the accident.
My advice, keep looking for an undamaged FR-S or 86
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