Fiji ST Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 I'm looking for an auto recycler. Got a wrecked car that I am trying to get the most $$ out of. Someone said to try this route instead of doing it privately. Any recommendations? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 what kind of car ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksrt4 Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 I would like some info too.. my brother has a 1990 laser with the rear wheels off set by about 6inches.. we need toget rid of it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiji ST Posted September 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 1998 Grand Am GT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 what is wrong with it that is still pretty new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lustalbert Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 Ditto buckeye. Post it in the corral, bound to be someone on here that wants another car that dosent run to add to thier collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiji ST Posted September 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 Got t-boned by an SUV. Fucked up most of the passenger side and roof. Insurance totalled it because it would've cost more to fix it than to just total it. It runs and there's not frame damage, just a lot of shit needs to be pushed out. Take a look for yourself. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/347307/6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridenred27 Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 you have a pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridenred27 Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 open the phone book and look under auto parts used. there should be at least 3 pages of dismantlers (recyclers) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiji ST Posted September 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 open the phone book and look under auto parts used. there should be at least 3 pages of dismantlers (recyclers) Just seeing if anyone could recommend one instead of calling a shitload of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 hmmm...ditto. where would I sell a bird with no wheels, tranny, or exhaust? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted September 24, 2005 Report Share Posted September 24, 2005 Well shit that grand am is hurt pretty good it is worth 200-300 bucks don't do that to it Eric. I can't watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lustalbert Posted September 24, 2005 Report Share Posted September 24, 2005 hmmm...ditto. where would I sell a bird with no wheels, tranny, or exhaust? for what you would get out of the remainder, you should just hang onto it and give it to the young'n to learn about cars and try to fix up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiji ST Posted September 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2005 Well shit that grand am is hurt pretty good it is worth 200-300 bucks So you're saying that I can get only that if I take it to a recycler? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridenred27 Posted September 24, 2005 Report Share Posted September 24, 2005 you wont know till you call, but that is about going rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiji ST Posted September 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2005 Wow, that sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy1647545504 Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 So, you retained salvage on the vehicle right? The insurance company would have reduced the settlement (check that they give you for the car) by the salvage amount they would expect to get out of it at auction. In most cases it's only a couple of hundred dollars. If you haven't settled yet, and you don't have any desire to part it out yourself, you'll probably be better off letting the insurance company take it. As a whole car, it isn't worth too much, but if you're willing, able, and patient enough to hang on to it and sell it one good part at a time, you should be able to get just about NADA value for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiji ST Posted September 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 So, you retained salvage on the vehicle right? The insurance company would have reduced the settlement (check that they give you for the car) by the salvage amount they would expect to get out of it at auction. In most cases it's only a couple of hundred dollars. If you haven't settled yet, and you don't have any desire to part it out yourself, you'll probably be better off letting the insurance company take it. As a whole car, it isn't worth too much, but if you're willing, able, and patient enough to hang on to it and sell it one good part at a time, you should be able to get just about NADA value for it. I have the car because I didn't have full coverage on it and since they didnt cut me a check, I kept it. (Yes, dumb idea not to have full, but insurance over $2500/yr.) I thought about parting it out, but as a full-time college student, I can't spend countless hours stripping a car, so I am looking to sell it as-is. I do have someone who will pay between 750-1k for it, but if I can get closer to the 4k it is worth, I would be very happy. And someone suggested that recyclers will pay good money for a car that is mostly intact and in good running order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 hmmm...ditto. where would I sell a bird with no wheels, tranny, or exhaust? What year bird would this be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98fiveseven1647545503 Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 What year bird would this be? yes that got my attention also not to hi jack or anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 1996 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 If you can get even close to a grand for it from a recycler I'd do it. I re-build about 4-5 cars a year. Just replacing panels and fixing them mechanically. Over the last few years I have gotten several cars with only minor damage for just a couple hundred dollars. I just sold a 98 grand am gt, 2 door in almost mint condition 1 owner never wrecked, for only $1200. Theres always going to be that buyer that sees more in something than most people and if your lucky enough to find him thats good. But it sounds like your trying to get rid of it fast. My advice call around maybe you'll catch one of the junkyard guys on a good day (not likely). Or part it out on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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