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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 07:41 AM
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10 days ago I bought a 2003 mustang 3.8L with 52,000 miles on it for $4500.00. Super clean and seemed to drive well (no pulling to the right or left). The passenger side front fender dented up from what I was told a minor fender bender other than that the car is great. I went to a friend of mine to get the front fender replaced and painted and thats when we discovered that the passenger front tire appeared to sit back further than the drivers side. So I went to get the alignment checked (even though it drove fine) thats when it was determined that the frame appeared to be bent.

Now my question is can a unibody be successfully repaired and what kind of money can I expect to spend ? I bought the car for my daughters graduation. Any advice would be appreciated
Old Mar 24, 2009 | 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by coyo
10 days ago I bought a 2003 mustang 3.8L with 52,000 miles on it for $4500.00. Super clean and seemed to drive well (no pulling to the right or left). The passenger side front fender dented up from what I was told a minor fender bender other than that the car is great. I went to a friend of mine to get the front fender replaced and painted and thats when we discovered that the passenger front tire appeared to sit back further than the drivers side. So I went to get the alignment checked (even though it drove fine) thats when it was determined that the frame appeared to be bent.

Now my question is can a unibody be successfully repaired and what kind of money can I expect to spend ? I bought the car for my daughters graduation. Any advice would be appreciated
Of course it can, it wouldn't be cheap though.

Did you buy this vehicle from a private party, or a dealership?
Old Mar 24, 2009 | 07:56 PM
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Bought from a private party.. Ever had any dealings with frame repairs??
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