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qoncept · 01-26-2015, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 53Driver

That was my question. If this car was so important to the OP, why sell it?

I don't have the garage space/time/money/interest for both of them and the BRZ is a better car. I still loved and miss the WRX, but it isn't for me anymore. I just know there's a better fate for it than going straight to the junk yard.

Speed2th · 01-26-2015, 12:39 PM

doesn't looks too bad but is it really worth it ? I am guessing it would be 2k-3k of repair. how much does it go for now? I think part out would be the most rational decision. I sold my 04 WRX wagon last year and replaced it with a BRZ too

qoncept · 01-26-2015, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Speed2th

doesn't looks too bad but is it really worth it ? I am guessing it would be 2k-3k of repair. how much does it go for now? I think part out would be the most rational decision. I sold my 04 WRX wagon last year and replaced it with a BRZ too

I think you're probably right and whatever happens, I'm not fixing it. This guy will buy it and fix it or I'll part it out. I'm torn because it would be a lot of work and crap laying around, but I really want the seats for my living room.

Diode Dynamics · 01-26-2015, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Speed2th

doesn't looks too bad but is it really worth it ? I am guessing it would be 2k-3k of repair. how much does it go for now? I think part out would be the most rational decision. I sold my 04 WRX wagon last year and replaced it with a BRZ too

$2-3K??

It's definitely going to be much higher than that FWIW

Nick C.

qoncept · 01-26-2015, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Diode Dynamics

$2-3K??

It's definitely going to be much higher than that FWIW

Nick C.

It's either going to cost 2 doors and a lot of hours or it's not going to happen. This dude would do the body work, not take it to a bodyshop. He's always buying up and fixing Subarus.

cdrazic93 · 01-26-2015, 01:40 PM

Swap the drivetrain #becauserallyecoupe

cdrazic93 · 01-26-2015, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Diode Dynamics

$2-3K??

It's definitely going to be much higher than that FWIW

Nick C.

2-3k would cover the just the paint...

finch1750 · 01-26-2015, 02:46 PM

Looks like a good donor car for a Factory Five 818 build

TylerLieberman · 01-26-2015, 03:54 PM

If that car holds that much of a special place in your heart like you say it does, you could always fix it and then just keep the car. You picked the car back up for next to nothing and while it's going to cost a good chunk of $$ to fix, you could have the car back.

Or if that's not a realistic option, I would just part the car out and sell off the shell to somebody.

Dave-ROR · 01-26-2015, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by finch1750

Looks like a good donor car for a Factory Five 818 build

Exactly what I was thinking.

Saw an 818 at Sebring over the weekend for the first time. Love it.

pushrod · 01-26-2015, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by qoncept

The two of you just don't see it the way I do and no explaining is going to change that, but here goes.

Pro-tip: when starting a thread that is thought-provoking, be prepared to answer questions.

Speed2th · 01-26-2015, 08:57 PM

he can get two used doors for $200-$400 each and maybe in same color (so they just have to repaint outside to blend). rest are labors and paint jobs, i think it is really depends on what hour rates he is getting. I thought the impact actually not too bad for a t-boned and the bottom of the car looks ok that even side skirt are still intact. of course it just my guess because I dont know how extensive it is. assuming the bottom end is ok than it is doable in southern california because I seen it done before.

qoncept · 01-27-2015, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed2th

he can get two used doors for $200-$400 each and maybe in same color (so they just have to repaint outside to blend). rest are labors and paint jobs, i think it is really depends on what hour rates he is getting. I thought the impact actually not too bad for a t-boned and the bottom of the car looks ok that even side skirt are still intact. of course it just my guess because I dont know how extensive it is. assuming the bottom end is ok than it is doable in southern california because I seen it done before.

The dude came and looked at it last night and says he can fix it. He's working with the current owner on a price - he'd buy it and do whatever he wants with it. If the number beats what we could do parting it out (figuring in the ton of work) he'll probably end up with it.

aznatama · 01-27-2015, 11:48 PM

Ummmm what happened to insurance? Doesn't insurance cover it?

01-26-2015, 01:40 PM	#20
cdrazic93 Junior Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: a car Location: Probably at school Posts: 4,341 Thanks: 3,184 Thanked 2,512 Times in 1,502 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s)	Swap the drivetrain #becauserallyecoupe __________________ "Ah! What music! They could have never imagined, those pioneers who invented the automobile, that it would posses us like this, our imaginations, our dreams. Men love women, but even more than that, men love CARS!"-Lord Hesketh

01-26-2015, 02:46 PM	#22
finch1750 Undisputed El Presidente Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Zenki 37J ZN6 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 11,594 Thanks: 9,405 Thanked 9,411 Times in 5,270 Posts Mentioned: 374 Post(s)	Looks like a good donor car for a Factory Five 818 build __________________ "Just like how a strut bar somehow enables you to corner 20MPH faster around a cloverleaf on-ramp, when the reality is, you can do it already but you just don't have to balls to do it." - CSG David

01-26-2015, 03:54 PM	#23
TylerLieberman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: '24 GR86 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,685 Thanks: 658 Thanked 3,363 Times in 1,584 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s)	If that car holds that much of a special place in your heart like you say it does, you could always fix it and then just keep the car. You picked the car back up for next to nothing and while it's going to cost a good chunk of $$ to fix, you could have the car back. Or if that's not a realistic option, I would just part the car out and sell off the shell to somebody. __________________ Old 2013 FRS Build Thread (SOLD) Hakone 86 GR Build Thread (SOLD)

01-27-2015, 11:48 PM	#28
aznatama Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Drives: 2014 BRZ MT (Sold); 2006 V70R Location: Fairfax Posts: 873 Thanks: 10 Thanked 186 Times in 150 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s)	Ummmm what happened to insurance? Doesn't insurance cover it? __________________ '14 BRZ LTD MT DGM

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