Got rear ended. Repair or replace Any suggestions?

BillW · 01-09-2010, 03:17 PM

Thanks CRE, for the thoughts. Yes, the buckled metal above the wheel was due to the crash. I guess your suggesting finding a new chassis because the damage is severe?

Thanks to you and others guidance, for doing the repairs (head gasket, etc.) the car was working (it still drives) very nice before the crash. The motor is strong, the coolant and oil stay put, AT shifts well, brakes well, On the down side, 160k miles, AC, cruise control do not work, a few dings, rust spots and the suspension a little floaty.

Do you think it would be worth it, if I could find a car with a BHG,etc. to move the motor/AT and other good parts? How long would it take to swap a motor and trans, assuming I had the tools required? Thanks.

01-09-2010, 03:17 PM	#5
BillW Stock Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: East Brunswick NJ Posts: 16	Condition of Car Thanks CRE, for the thoughts. Yes, the buckled metal above the wheel was due to the crash. I guess your suggesting finding a new chassis because the damage is severe? Thanks to you and others guidance, for doing the repairs (head gasket, etc.) the car was working (it still drives) very nice before the crash. The motor is strong, the coolant and oil stay put, AT shifts well, brakes well, On the down side, 160k miles, AC, cruise control do not work, a few dings, rust spots and the suspension a little floaty. Do you think it would be worth it, if I could find a car with a BHG,etc. to move the motor/AT and other good parts? How long would it take to swap a motor and trans, assuming I had the tools required? Thanks. Last edited by BillW; 01-12-2010 at 06:45 PM.