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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: tigerj360 on 11 October 2010, 12:47
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and its looking up :smiley:
Turns out the damage i suffered in the accident isnt taken into consideration
However has a few problems including Rear OS suspension leaking like mad! and a ball joint cover needed replacing
but still charging me £120 and a free Re-M.O.T. sounded good to me?
should be back on the roads by wednesday :cool:
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(http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/tigerj360/VW%20mk3%2016%20CL%201995/Picture003.jpg)
Judging from that, for an MOT you cannot have any sharp edges and the doors must open/close. Both the doors and hinges look mullered there, is it even worth the hassle?
What's the condition of the B pillar like? Its going to need 2x new doors, new outer sill welded in, new rear quarter plus lots of spraying ... is it worth it on a car worth maybe £500?
No offence, just might be worth pursuing a new car and continuing to break this one. With that level of damage, I wouldn't feel too confident driving it :(
But ultimately, if you're happy with the rear quarter damage and you can get a cheap pair of doors and just drive it with a damaged outer sill and probably keep on running - but its resale value will be almost nil.
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Im happy because the damage isnt causing any problems with the driving
Plus im not keeping this, like you say im driving till i can afford a new car and have the time to break this
thanks for the downer though! :grin:
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Im happy because the damage isnt causing any problems with the driving
Plus im not keeping this, like you say im driving till i can afford a new car and have the time to break this
thanks for the downer though! :grin:
I think Ben's point is that the car will have lost some of it's structural integrity in the crash. If you were to then have another crash the car might not stand up to the impact as it should do. I'm not sure i'd be happy driving around in a car with that kind of damage :undecided:
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thanks for the downer though! :grin:
No problem :laugh: It just means any more maintenance becomes a little moot when the car is beyond economical repair. It drains a little of the fun too, as you know you shouldn't be buying the car any treats/mods - as its so damaged :(
Best of luck with it, as long as the car is safe!
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got a mechanic to check out the damage, it hasnt damaged the actual structual integrity at all, however i completely understand what you guys are saying and if i had a choice i wouldn't be drving it either :sad:
However i need the car for work and until i can get the money together its this or nothing :sad:
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Best of luck with it, as long as the car is safe!
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Thanks buddy! iv been looking at new cars and cant wait to get my hands on a new project, will be sad to see this go though :cry:
On the other hand like you say the state its in, its horrible to drive around in, doesn't feel the same :sad:
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gutted on the damage man.
running on a small budget might be worth buying another door like you said, but still see what u mean by not wanting to drive it.
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Got a mechanic to check out the damage, it hasnt damaged the actual structual integrity at all
Seems strange to say that, the pillar looks damaged in the pic in which case it has lost structual integrity.
Your choice but I would not be happy driving it.
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Just chuck a new door on it mate, will look loads better! As for structural integrity, Ive had motorbikes and used my leg as a side impact bar before so that loos fine! :grin: :laugh: :lipsrsealed:
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its weird the hinge for the rear passenger door got twisted a bit, but the pillar was untouched
I know its not the best thing in the world driving around like that but it has to do for now :sad:
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you not thought about getting a set of sideskirts off a GL or GTi? just to tidy the sill up a wee bit? that and a couple of new doors and you'll be on your way...allbeit only cosmetically. Still a start though! :grin:
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you not thought about getting a set of sideskirts off a GL or GTi? just to tidy the sill up a wee bit? that and a couple of new doors and you'll be on your way...allbeit only cosmetically. Still a start though! :grin:
ha yeah thats what im planning, going to get two new doors, spray them myself, fill the rear quarter and put gti arches over them. then get new sills, luckily i know a welder/mechanic ha
going to take time as iv just forked out half my wages on the motor :cry:
still, at least it might look half decent until i can afford a new one :) and a years M.O.T is always good
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indeed. and at least it wont look like your driving around in a banger lol.
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the spending has started already!
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ha yeah thats what im planning, going to get two new doors, spray them myself, fill the rear quarter and put gti arches over them. then get new sills, luckily i know a welder/mechanic ha
going to take time as iv just forked out half my wages on the motor :cry:
still, at least it might look half decent until i can afford a new one :) and a years M.O.T is always good
The bigger question, is it really worth it. :undecided:
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the spending has started on the M.O.T! even after that i have to pay for tax, £105 for 6 months!
tbh i dont mean to sound like a d**k but i know a lot of people that would buy my car just because it looks like it hasnt been rammed in an accident. so if i can get it to look like it did and it has a years M.O.T on it i reckon i could get $450 - 500?
i just need something i can drive for my work atm anyway. I know it doesnt look great, but it will have to do for now.
P.s. maybe i should buy that Anni on ebay, seems to be getting a lot of hype :grin: