Hi guys,

Thanks to years of your expertise on this forum I was able to complete a lot of repairs on my W124. It was $1400 a year ago, it's a 1992 with 1987 300SDL engine. Then I spent over $3500 on parts, rebuilt transmission, turbo, complete new front suspension and tires with alignment (less than 1000 miles ago). All vacuum pods replaced. Now, that the only thing left was front door alignment and wiring the door speakers to sound system amps, I unfortunately hit a garage pillar while backing up on a dark afternoon (I have very dark tint on rear glass). The damage doesn't look terrible and I've already purchased tail lights and a spare bumper, but I have no experience in body work.

Here are estimates I've got so far: Maaco $1400, private person $1900, another shop $3000.

I always liked W126 more. I'd dump this car but I've put so much work into it, all in residential parking lot...Of Course the rear suspension squeaks but I could drive it anywhere.

Is it worthwhile to have this repaired in Mexico?
I'm 10 hours from the border.
Doing it at Maaco will put me in debt at the moment.
Any recommendations?

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