Crashed my VR4... Faced with HUGE problem! Help! - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

krakle · 03-16-2008, 04:27 PM

Last night I was driving back from a friends house heading down the parkway. I was in the left lane when I noticed a pair of bright headlights rapidly gaining on me. I figured it may of been the police so I moved over to the middle lane. When the car got closer saw it was a silver G35. As the G35 passed me it revved its engine then floored it and cut sharp in front of me. This caused me to slam on my breaks and lose control. I hit the guardrail and woke up in a ditch.

My VR4 has damage on the driver side front end, fender, sideskirt, door, rear quarter, and bumper. It also seems that it is now leaking brake fluid or oil. The car can be started though. My mechanic is looking at it right now to determine exactly what needs to be done. I lack the mechanical skills to do the work myself and I'm pretty sure the cost to fix at the garage will exceed or be equal to the value of the car. And since this is my daily driver it doesn't make sense for me to invest the money to still end up with a 1992 high mileage car. I didn't carry collision.

I live in a townhouse community. And I can't have a damaged car sitting in the parking lot. And since this is my daily driver I need to replace it ASAP. I am faced with 3 options.

Option A) Sell the car as is with the damage for $1,000-$2,500 (based on what my mechanic says).

Option B) Scrap it and possibly make a few bucks on the metal.

Option C) Part it out.

Most of you will probably suggest to part it out. However, I don't have a garage, the tools, or the mechanical knowledge. The only way parting out is possible is if one of you guys can do it for me and keep it at your garage. I can split the money from the part sales 50/50.

I have less than 1 week to decide what I'm doing. I need to move fast since the car is at the body shop right now. I'm open to ideas, offers, suggestions or whatever! Help!!

lawdogg · 03-16-2008, 04:36 PM

Wow that is too bad. Is there anything the police can do to find the G35 driver in this situation? I can't believe he would cause an accident like that and run.

But if you can't get the damage covered at all, I would suggest selling as is.

That's really too bad man.

krakle · 03-16-2008, 05:00 PM

I don't even know how much to sell it for!!! =(

awdrst · 03-16-2008, 05:41 PM

What part of central jersey are you in? We maybe able to work out some sort of deal. Maybe I can store it for you or I can outright buy it.

krakle · 03-16-2008, 06:31 PM

Lakewood.. Ocean County... I'm open to anything...

Here is the picture (please excuse me haha):

awdrst · 03-16-2008, 06:42 PM

im in lakewood myself. Send me a pm with your number maybe we can meet up tomorrow and talk about the car and what we can work out.

Adollarwodbnice · 03-16-2008, 08:04 PM

I know i'm not too close i'm about 50 minutes or so south of Mike's shop but if that doesn't work out i'd be happy to part it out for you I have alot of space at my house for a down car I already have 1 here lol. Good luck with it man you might be able to get more parting it out if it has high miles.

91STT · 03-16-2008, 08:53 PM

Looks like the oil cooler may have been damaged. The damage seems repairable. Judging from the picture I think it should be sold whole, it would make a good project car.

JonsRT · 03-16-2008, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 91STT

Looks like the oil cooler may have been damaged. The damage seems repairable. Judging from the picture I think it should be sold whole, it would make a good project car.

I second that thought. what ever you do definitely stop starting the engine!!

buffalo_vr4 · 03-16-2008, 09:09 PM

put it on ebay and let it ride without a reserve.

03-16-2008, 04:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
krakle Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Central Jersey Drives: White 1992 VR4 Trader Rating: (0)	Crashed my VR4... Faced with HUGE problem! Help! Last night I was driving back from a friends house heading down the parkway. I was in the left lane when I noticed a pair of bright headlights rapidly gaining on me. I figured it may of been the police so I moved over to the middle lane. When the car got closer saw it was a silver G35. As the G35 passed me it revved its engine then floored it and cut sharp in front of me. This caused me to slam on my breaks and lose control. I hit the guardrail and woke up in a ditch. My VR4 has damage on the driver side front end, fender, sideskirt, door, rear quarter, and bumper. It also seems that it is now leaking brake fluid or oil. The car can be started though. My mechanic is looking at it right now to determine exactly what needs to be done. I lack the mechanical skills to do the work myself and I'm pretty sure the cost to fix at the garage will exceed or be equal to the value of the car. And since this is my daily driver it doesn't make sense for me to invest the money to still end up with a 1992 high mileage car. I didn't carry collision. I live in a townhouse community. And I can't have a damaged car sitting in the parking lot. And since this is my daily driver I need to replace it ASAP. I am faced with 3 options. Option A) Sell the car as is with the damage for $1,000-$2,500 (based on what my mechanic says). Option B) Scrap it and possibly make a few bucks on the metal. Option C) Part it out. Most of you will probably suggest to part it out. However, I don't have a garage, the tools, or the mechanical knowledge. The only way parting out is possible is if one of you guys can do it for me and keep it at your garage. I can split the money from the part sales 50/50. I have less than 1 week to decide what I'm doing. I need to move fast since the car is at the body shop right now. I'm open to ideas, offers, suggestions or whatever! Help!! __________________ White 1992 VR4 Being single has it's advantages but I prefer twins You don't own a VR4, it owns you [For Sale] Brand NEW 18"x8.5" ADR Cypher rims wrapped with 245/40/18 Sumitomo HTR+ Tires! Last edited by krakle : 03-16-2008 at 04:31 PM.

03-16-2008, 04:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
lawdogg Not here for the tuna. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Williamsport, PA Drives: The Speed Limit Trader Rating: (54)	Re: Crashed my VR4... Faced with HUGE problem! Help! Wow that is too bad. Is there anything the police can do to find the G35 driver in this situation? I can't believe he would cause an accident like that and run. But if you can't get the damage covered at all, I would suggest selling as is. That's really too bad man. __________________ 2002 WJ -- 1994 VR-4 -- 1993 ZJ --Canon Rebel XTi

03-16-2008, 05:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
krakle Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Central Jersey Drives: White 1992 VR4 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Crashed my VR4... Faced with HUGE problem! Help! I don't even know how much to sell it for!!! =(

03-16-2008, 05:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
awdrst Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Drives: 1992 galant vr4 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Crashed my VR4... Faced with HUGE problem! Help! What part of central jersey are you in? We maybe able to work out some sort of deal. Maybe I can store it for you or I can outright buy it.

03-16-2008, 06:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
krakle Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Central Jersey Drives: White 1992 VR4 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Crashed my VR4... Faced with HUGE problem! Help! Lakewood.. Ocean County... I'm open to anything... Here is the picture (please excuse me haha):

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03-16-2008, 06:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
awdrst Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Drives: 1992 galant vr4 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Crashed my VR4... Faced with HUGE problem! Help! im in lakewood myself. Send me a pm with your number maybe we can meet up tomorrow and talk about the car and what we can work out.

03-16-2008, 08:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
91STT 3SNJ Pres Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Jersey City, NJ Drives: 91 Stealth R/T TT Trader Rating: (14)	Re: Crashed my VR4... Faced with HUGE problem! Help! Looks like the oil cooler may have been damaged. The damage seems repairable. Judging from the picture I think it should be sold whole, it would make a good project car. __________________ 1991 Stealth R/T TT Mods: Practically stock but not for long

03-16-2008, 09:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
buffalo_vr4 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Crashed my VR4... Faced with HUGE problem! Help! put it on ebay and let it ride without a reserve.