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Sunfire Versus ML55...
Well, I thought the ML won but it looks like it may be a tie now.
So, I just got the ML in August. Great car, excellent condition, lots of fun. First time out in the snow. BAM! T-boned in the intersection by a car that couldn't stop. Everyone was okay, thank God. The Sunfire was toast. No match for the heavy ML. The ML doesn't look too bad, but there is obviously some frame damage. Both front and rear side airbags deployed. The Sunfire also bounced and swung into the bumper. Okay, now see estimate.... Yep, she's totaled... So, my question is, should I consider buying back the ML from the insurance company for a good price and fix it at my leisure? It still drives great. With a little frame tweaking and a new door it's at least drivable. The body guy says I shouldn't bother. He thinks there may be wiring in the rocker panel that could go bad if I just have the frame pulled. Anyone have experience with the wiring on these? Either way, looks like the Sunfire drivers insurance will be handing me a nice check for a new one but I'd like to keep this one if the economics work. Any suggestions? Thanks! Adam
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Current Stable: 01 ML55 AMG 92 500E (a few mods) 87 300E (lots of mods) 00 Chevy 3500HD Diesel Box Truck 68 18' Donzi Marine 06 GT i-Drive7 1.0 Mountain Bike (with GPS!) PREVIOUSLY OWNED:83 300SD, 87 420SEL, 88 420SEL, 90 420SEL, 86 560SEL, 86 190E 2.3-16V AMG, 94 E320 |
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eee... Glad your ok, I dont know about the wiring. but post on over in the ML section and I'm sure that they'll answer pretty quick
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That's frustrating.
I tried looking on my dealer wholesale site to see if there were any nice ML55s to weigh your options. Not one is available.
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Wow, the car did its job and kept you safe which is the most important thing. It is sad to see a nice ML55 crunched
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Wiring... go bad from a frame pull... what? I've worked on, and rebuilt a lot of salvage cars and have never had an issue with wiring. How, and how hard was he going to pull? I'd find a new frame guy.
Buy it and fix it. Salvage FTW. Source a used door, source a used bumper, and a used side skirt. If the door cards on the AMG are the same as the base ML the air bags wouldn't be horrible. Take them to a good frame guy and have him measure, pull, and hang. You'll be way under $12,000. Sorry to hear about the wreck, but good to hear everyone was okay and the car will work out.
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Most definitely! It was more like an, "Oh! What was that??" Than an, "OH! $H!T!!!" It's too bad that the Sunfire hit such a sweet spot.
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Current Stable: 01 ML55 AMG 92 500E (a few mods) 87 300E (lots of mods) 00 Chevy 3500HD Diesel Box Truck 68 18' Donzi Marine 06 GT i-Drive7 1.0 Mountain Bike (with GPS!) PREVIOUSLY OWNED:83 300SD, 87 420SEL, 88 420SEL, 90 420SEL, 86 560SEL, 86 190E 2.3-16V AMG, 94 E320 |
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The only AMG parts are broken are the fender flare, side skirt and the bumper as far as I know. The rest should be stock ML parts. I am willing to just fix the frame and the door until I locate the bumper, side skirt, fender and fender flare used or on a deal. This can be done over the course of a year. The door definitely would need to be fixed immediately due to the 3" gap when it's closed. Surprisingly the window and locks work perfect! I would have never guessed that. I was thinking I could just have the side airbags sewn back together but would probably be frowned upon for resale. I imagine I could probably find the airbags on ebay for cheap. I haven't looked yet. Thanks Again! Adam
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Current Stable: 01 ML55 AMG 92 500E (a few mods) 87 300E (lots of mods) 00 Chevy 3500HD Diesel Box Truck 68 18' Donzi Marine 06 GT i-Drive7 1.0 Mountain Bike (with GPS!) PREVIOUSLY OWNED:83 300SD, 87 420SEL, 88 420SEL, 90 420SEL, 86 560SEL, 86 190E 2.3-16V AMG, 94 E320 |
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Fix it sir! I know I would.
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I'd junk it and take the payout, once you get into frame damage the vehicle is done. Its a death trap if you ever get hit on that side again.
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He also better plan on keeping it forever, because its still going to be a challenge to sell at 50% KBB retail.
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That's the AMG engine which is a bored out M113 right? Dang. Put it in a sandrail.
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I have a use for that engine!
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they're going for $8k-18k right?
I'd take the check and run. you can pick up another in a day or two Paul, I think your rebuilt 300D is a slightly different scenario, cutting 30-50 percent of your resale isn't HUGE! That being said, your car shows little signs of its history... and I know, I stared at it long enough
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I agree, take the money and go find another one.
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Oh, I plan on finding another one, but why not have two.
They will let me buy it back for $3K. Not too bad! I think I may go for it.
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Current Stable: 01 ML55 AMG 92 500E (a few mods) 87 300E (lots of mods) 00 Chevy 3500HD Diesel Box Truck 68 18' Donzi Marine 06 GT i-Drive7 1.0 Mountain Bike (with GPS!) PREVIOUSLY OWNED:83 300SD, 87 420SEL, 88 420SEL, 90 420SEL, 86 560SEL, 86 190E 2.3-16V AMG, 94 E320 |
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