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Decision time in DFW - sell for parts or fix
My one owner (all records) 215k mile 83 300D turbo took a hard hit on the front yesterday. Not sure what to do. Participating in this forum for the last few years had convinced me to restore it and keep it. I've accumulated a lot of parts (some still in boxes) and was begining to prep it for a high quality repaint. Probably over $2k worth of parts. The hit came over the front bumper so the suspension and my new rotors with Akebono ceramic pads are still good. However, it ruptured the oil cooler. Radiator and AC condensor are bent up but didn't leak. Need a new oil cooler, radiator, AC condensor, left front fender, hood, front hood support, etc. I'm OK doing mechanical work, but body repair is not my cup of tea. Had it towed (not driveable only because of the ruptured oil cooler) to the body shop I've used for years. He's quickly tallied over $4000 to repair (parts hard to find and $$) and that doesn't include the entire repaint. He estimates salvage value at $0.01/pound.
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