I recently had a front end collision in my much beloved 1986 190d 2.5 5spd manual
Prior to the accident, the car was in great shape--2 windows and the sunroof didn't work, and it needs a new a/c compressor, but other than that it was in great mechanical shape. In the 44,000 miles I've owned it, I had the complete rear suspension rebuilt, new ball joints, new complete steering system and damper, new bilstein shocks and shock towers in all 4 corners, rebuilt brakes on all 4 corners, re-plumbed fuel system, rebuilt injection pump, new fan, fan clutch and belt tensioners, new heat/air controller and fan, new fuel tank sender, and probably a few more things that I can't think of right now. The point is, prior to the wreck, the car was running great (getting 40mpg) and I had hoped see 100,000 miles behind the wheel before making a spot for it in my garage.
And then and I wrecked it....but the only damage was to the body, all of the mechanics are fine: It needs a little pulling, a hood, a fender, a headlight, a bumper and a paint.
My shop says $2500-$3,000 to fix it all up, but I've already got a replacement, so I don't know what to do with it. Put $2500-$3,000 in it to fix it up and try to sell it for $4,500 to break even? Part it out (who doesn't want a 5spd for their 190d?), or sell it for salvage?