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Old 02-16-2010, 07:32 PM
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I have a 2005 mustang gt and I got in a wreck in august 09. I was at stop sign at intersection and a truck ran his stop sign and hit my passenger side. It wasnt totalled (no salvage title either) but had to replace most of passenger side (door, and both quarter panels) and a couple parts that hold wheel on. No Frame Damage, and everything was replaced with brand new ford parts, no aftermarket crap. I dont know what this is worth because i know it loses value and kelly blue book doesnt help. Should I sell it or keep it? My pics in profile is of the car after it was repaired...you cant tell it was wrecked....then i got the mod itch.
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Old 02-16-2010, 07:38 PM
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If you have the mod itch, I would keep it. In fact, unless you suddenly hate your car, I would keep it anyway. Just cause it was hit and fixed doesn't make it any worse.
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Old 02-16-2010, 07:38 PM
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If it was repaired properly, and you have no issues that have plagued it, then keep it. It mostly depends on how much you still enjoy the car.
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Old 02-16-2010, 08:01 PM
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any idea how to determine how much its worth after those repairs?
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Old 02-16-2010, 10:25 PM
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If you love the car and it was fixed right, why worry about what its worth? The values on these things keep dropping by the minute. I plan on keeping mine forever. I guess the bottom line is if you want to keep it or not, only you can answer that question.
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Old 02-17-2010, 07:25 AM
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^+1 all goind points. If you try to trade it now your going to get bottom dollar. Due to it being hit and the economy. Than your going to turn around and get what?
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Old 02-17-2010, 11:19 AM
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I would put it on Craigslist to gauge interest, plus you might get cool trade offers
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Old 02-17-2010, 11:19 AM
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I would suggest that if you try to trade it in, they will be able to determine that it has been wrecked, and you can expect about 10% less than what KBB.com tells you it's worth. but even that's arguable.
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Old 02-17-2010, 11:28 AM
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Keep it. You dont buy a car hoping to sell it one day for a profit. Unless you plan on being around for the next 100 years....
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Old 02-17-2010, 11:44 AM
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keep it

if you got the mod bug better to mod what you already have, especially if its all paid off.
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