Is my max worth keeping?
06-28-2003, 08:18 AM
#1
Is my max worth keeping?
I know i should give the shop a chance, but judging from the damage report i'm not even sure i'd feel comfortable about keeping my beloved Maxima.
Aside from the damages i've already posted about, it seems the rear beam (suspension) is also buckled and will need replacing. The odd thing is, they said my RSB is still intact and straight.
Who knows what else may have been damaged - even after replacing all these parts and straightening the frame back to OEM spec, it makes me feel uneasy knowing the extent of such and what else could have been damaged.
What do you guys suggest?
Aside from the damages i've already posted about, it seems the rear beam (suspension) is also buckled and will need replacing. The odd thing is, they said my RSB is still intact and straight.
Who knows what else may have been damaged - even after replacing all these parts and straightening the frame back to OEM spec, it makes me feel uneasy knowing the extent of such and what else could have been damaged.
What do you guys suggest?
06-28-2003, 08:33 AM
#2
Re: Is my max worth keeping?
Originally posted by soundmike
What do you guys suggest?
What do you guys suggest?
j/k...couldn't resist. If you haven't seen Old School, you won't get it.
Seriously, you are going to lose your a$$ if you sell a slavaged car. You don't have much choice but to stick it out unless you can find a really, really stupid dealer to give you decent trade $$ for it.
06-28-2003, 08:54 AM
#3
I don't get it, but i admit you got me there 
Btw, i thought salvaged cars were only if it was totalled by the insurance company?
In any case, i'll probably lose a couple grand in the trade/sale of the Max but i can make up for it in diminished value claims on the other party's insurance.
I had so much plans for the Max, but i'm not sure anymore if even after the repairs it's worth it to go on with those plans.
Btw, i thought salvaged cars were only if it was totalled by the insurance company?
In any case, i'll probably lose a couple grand in the trade/sale of the Max but i can make up for it in diminished value claims on the other party's insurance.
I had so much plans for the Max, but i'm not sure anymore if even after the repairs it's worth it to go on with those plans.
06-28-2003, 10:54 AM
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Originally posted by asu174
Your title will show up as "restored". It kills the value.
Your title will show up as "restored". It kills the value.
gotta love the way other states title their cars..In NY there is no such thing....you have "CLEAN" and "SALVAGE", clean is self-explanatory and salvage is COMPLETELY TOTALLED...
no margain for error here
06-28-2003, 10:58 AM
#10
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Re: Is my max worth keeping?
Originally posted by soundmike
I know i should give the shop a chance, but judging from the damage report i'm not even sure i'd feel comfortable about keeping my beloved Maxima.
Aside from the damages i've already posted about, it seems the rear beam (suspension) is also buckled and will need replacing. The odd thing is, they said my RSB is still intact and straight.
Who knows what else may have been damaged - even after replacing all these parts and straightening the frame back to OEM spec, it makes me feel uneasy knowing the extent of such and what else could have been damaged.
What do you guys suggest?
I know i should give the shop a chance, but judging from the damage report i'm not even sure i'd feel comfortable about keeping my beloved Maxima.
Aside from the damages i've already posted about, it seems the rear beam (suspension) is also buckled and will need replacing. The odd thing is, they said my RSB is still intact and straight.
Who knows what else may have been damaged - even after replacing all these parts and straightening the frame back to OEM spec, it makes me feel uneasy knowing the extent of such and what else could have been damaged.
What do you guys suggest?
Yes, it sucks, but do you really want a car you deep down won't be happy about anymore?
06-28-2003, 04:58 PM
#13
Re: Re: Is my max worth keeping?
Originally posted by jjs
For what it's worth, I would try to get rid of it. Even if they get it close to what it was before, it will NEVER be 'intact', problems might arise later, and above all, you will always be driving around with something you are either worried about (and rightly so) or with the knowledge that it is not 'virgin' anymore. Putting $$$ aside, it might be worth the peace of mind to sell/trade it and just move on.
Yes, it sucks, but do you really want a car you deep down won't be happy about anymore?
For what it's worth, I would try to get rid of it. Even if they get it close to what it was before, it will NEVER be 'intact', problems might arise later, and above all, you will always be driving around with something you are either worried about (and rightly so) or with the knowledge that it is not 'virgin' anymore. Putting $$$ aside, it might be worth the peace of mind to sell/trade it and just move on.
Yes, it sucks, but do you really want a car you deep down won't be happy about anymore?
06-28-2003, 05:00 PM
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Originally posted by NT2SHBBY
gotta love the way other states title their cars..
In NY there is no such thing....you have "CLEAN" and "SALVAGE", clean is self-explanatory and salvage is COMPLETELY TOTALLED...
no margain for error here
gotta love the way other states title their cars..In NY there is no such thing....you have "CLEAN" and "SALVAGE", clean is self-explanatory and salvage is COMPLETELY TOTALLED...
no margain for error here
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06-28-2003, 05:15 PM
#15
Re: Re: Is my max worth keeping?
Originally posted by jjs
For what it's worth, I would try to get rid of it. Even if they get it close to what it was before, it will NEVER be 'intact', problems might arise later, and above all, you will always be driving around with something you are either worried about (and rightly so) or with the knowledge that it is not 'virgin' anymore. Putting $$$ aside, it might be worth the peace of mind to sell/trade it and just move on.
Yes, it sucks, but do you really want a car you deep down won't be happy about anymore?
For what it's worth, I would try to get rid of it. Even if they get it close to what it was before, it will NEVER be 'intact', problems might arise later, and above all, you will always be driving around with something you are either worried about (and rightly so) or with the knowledge that it is not 'virgin' anymore. Putting $$$ aside, it might be worth the peace of mind to sell/trade it and just move on.
Yes, it sucks, but do you really want a car you deep down won't be happy about anymore?
You took the words out of my mouth. You won't truly enjoy this car with all those nagging doubts you'll have.
06-29-2003, 07:58 AM
#16
Re: Is my max worth keeping?
There's the full-suspension mod that i'm slowly getting to. Already have some of the components in the garage just waiting for a full-sweep installation. I was thinking of joining the SCCA or going to the Speedway but with the frame damage i might stress the Max too much and who knows what's going to happen.
In Texas, if i'm not mistaken i think there's only two designations for cars - they're either okay or salvaged. I don't trust Carmax that much myself, it's not really as up-to-date as we all wish.
As for keeping the Max, a lot of people have told me the "will never be the same" phrase and i'm slowly starting to see why.
I'm sure the shop will do a good job in repairing the car, but seeing as each time they remove a panel or whatnot they find another problem - it makes me wonder if they'll really be able to bring it back to its original condition.
I have 2 more weeks before getting the car back, we'll see by then how it is.
And i promise, i won't post another thread relating to the accident.
You've all been very helpful and i really appreciate it. Thank you.
- Mike
In Texas, if i'm not mistaken i think there's only two designations for cars - they're either okay or salvaged. I don't trust Carmax that much myself, it's not really as up-to-date as we all wish.
As for keeping the Max, a lot of people have told me the "will never be the same" phrase and i'm slowly starting to see why.
I'm sure the shop will do a good job in repairing the car, but seeing as each time they remove a panel or whatnot they find another problem - it makes me wonder if they'll really be able to bring it back to its original condition.
I have 2 more weeks before getting the car back, we'll see by then how it is.
And i promise, i won't post another thread relating to the accident.
You've all been very helpful and i really appreciate it. Thank you.
- Mike
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