Jcroz91 Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 im sure most of you are happy to know i wrecked the mustang this morning. All i have is liability on the car AND BIKE...rear ended a lady in a civic! its not horribly bad but still. smashed my pass headlight, bumper is cracked, radiator is a little messed up but not overheating or leaking, both airbags deployed, and worst of all my hood cracked in a few places!!!! ill post pics when im not at work.its going to cost $4,900 to fix it. now being an 03 with 85,000 miles its prob only worth 5-6k. Now the guy at the shop says if he left the airbags deployed that it will only be $2,900. is it hard to find a steering wheel cover and install it with out an airbag? Also my rents have some $ stored away for me which i could potientially use to get a new car. If i did it would be around a $15,000 car and i would sell the mustang as is for like $3,000. what would you guys do, seriously, please... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd#43 Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 what would you guys do, seriously, please...Seriously?Learn to pay attention to what the fuck I'm doing when I'm behind the wheel. Were you yammering on the cell phone, or sending a text when it happened? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcroz91 Posted April 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 looking for street sings. cause i was trying to pick up a book for school. the 2 people in front of me slammed on their brakes, the lady i hit almost hit the only in front of her. i was looking for the name of the rd in front of me and i hit her. Wasnt real bad. her car is almost fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OsuMj Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 If you're looking for an honest opinion, I think you should take that money that your parents have saved for you and consider using it for education and/or real emergencies.... hate to say it but I think having a nice car should probably be the least of your worries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hue jass Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 I'd say hit a junk yard and find stuff in the same color. Piece it back together one part at a time if you have to. I did this with an '88 CRX I loved that got hit by an idiot. It came out perfect. Sounds like you just need a bumper cover, hood and light assy. and probably a fender, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcroz91 Posted April 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 yeah, im prob going to just go with out the airbags for now? or maybe only driver side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thGix Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 Check this place out. http://www.mrmustangparts.com/I used to buy parts for my Fox body their. They are in Dayton. They used to sell take-off parts. I looks like they might only sell classic parts now. Worth a look though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonni black Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 get the parts online and do the work yourself. parts will cost less than 1200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blake1221 Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 You don't need a car! Weather is nice ride the bike everywhere. Beside if you were riding today you prolly could have power whoolied out of trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 Personally I cant belive you even posted this with the awsome track record you've got on here. This probally will go the same direction as all your other threads have a lil later tonight when more peeps get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonni black Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 also i would try salvage/junk yards. we have a couple pull and pay places here in cincinnati where you can get parts dirt cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbctown Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 http://www.car-part.com/You should be able to find what need no problem.. I own a body shop and get alot of parts from here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblosser Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 Fix safety-related items (headlight, air bags).Save your pennies and fix cosmetic items as it becomes financially feasible.Rent, utilities, food, insurance - necessities.Nice looking car is an extra.Bike is also an extra, fwiw. You could sell it and repair the car completely, but I wouldn't. Drive the car as-is (after fixing the safety items). Who cares what it looks like? Gets you point A to point B, right?And NO, I'm not happy to hear you wrecked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 +1 for at least having insurance. Even if it is only liability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFM Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 Advertise your services in the Other paper, under Adult Services Offered. Pimp yourself out for money one cock at a time, and buy a cool car. You hold your own future in your hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_c_F Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 its going to cost $4,900 to fix it. now being an 03 with 85,000 miles its prob only worth 5-6k. Now the guy at the shop says if he left the airbags deployed that it will only be $2,900. is it hard to find a steering wheel cover and install it with out an airbag? Also my rents have some $ stored away for me which i could potientially use to get a new car. If i did it would be around a $15,000 car and i would sell the mustang as is for like $3,000. what would you guys do, seriously, please...Well, here's my take on it.Don't ever go without airbags. ever. If you were thinking about selling it, I'd hope you'd at least be honest with those folks and TELL THEM that the airbags have already deployed and don't work. That's asking for trouble, for you and for them.Second... why would you need a $15000 car AND a bike? You're what, 21? Waste of money at your age, especially considering how much money you throw into modifying your vehicles.Dump the car you have and get something cheap to insure until the accident comes off your record (and to give you a bit of time to mature as a driver) and then get something nice when you hop off the parental teat.That's my advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyen Soljax Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 you have 3-6 grand to put on a down payment on another car youre going to wreck?If you want some honest advice, fix your damn car and learn some financial responsibility. Actually, after reading the post above, sell the fuckin "stang" and buy a civic. The car you drive does not determine your penis size, your penis does. And stick with the "learning financial responsibility" please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 i see you've skipped over the people telling you that you don't need a new car. take the 3ish you'll get and buy a used import. yes we like toys, but we also don't use parents money... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcroz91 Posted April 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 get the parts online and do the work yourself. parts will cost less than 1200.i would but the fender is rubbing on the pass door. and theres a part of the frame in front thats bent but i think they will just hammer it back or cut and weld it. its a small spot. and they have to fix the fiberglass hood. i mean most i could do is get a new bumber cover and headlight and install it and id be afraid it wouldnt all line up right away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcroz91 Posted April 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 i see you've skipped over the people telling you that you don't need a new car. take the 3ish you'll get and buy a used import. yes we like toys, but we also don't use parents money...im at work. havnt been able to read any responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcroz91 Posted April 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 +1 for at least having insurance. Even if it is only liability.called the insurance company and i guess i had it on the bike the whole time? i didnt even know. i called to get it insured and they said i was already covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcroz91 Posted April 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 Fix safety-related items (headlight, air bags).Save your pennies and fix cosmetic items as it becomes financially feasible.Rent, utilities, food, insurance - necessities.Nice looking car is an extra.Bike is also an extra, fwiw. You could sell it and repair the car completely, but I wouldn't. Drive the car as-is (after fixing the safety items). Who cares what it looks like? Gets you point A to point B, right?And NO, I'm not happy to hear you wrecked.might just have them repack the driver side airbag. is it really hard to install an airbag yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblosser Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 might just have them repack the driver side airbag. is it really hard to install an airbag yourself?no idea, never tried. JPorter on here should know. I know you need to pack an explosive charge/device, and I suppose that's where the $1,000/bag to reinstall cost comes.Seems to me like something best left to a professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 Not hard to install at all, the trick is not blowing it off in your face and forceing the ratchet thru your chest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheech Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 might just have them repack the driver side airbag. is it really hard to install an airbag yourself?That's probably the dumbest thing I've heard all week. Yes, it is really hard. No the airbag isn't like a fucking parachute, once it deploys, it's done.Face facts kid, you done fucked up. I assume you were cited for this, or that the insurance knows it's your fault. Get ready for the ass-reaming to come on insurance rates, 100x more so if you run out and drop 15K on what I can only assume would be another "baller" sports car that between the car payment (or lack thereof, depending on what cash you come to play with) and the in-fucking-sane insurance premiums, the only mod you're going to be able to afford on it is treating yourself to 93 gas.If you're truly looking for advice, I'd find a reasonable, cheap to insure car and use that as your daily beater. If you feel the need to throw money at something, mod the bike. Parts for bikes are (usually) cheaper than cars, it's amazing what 3K in parts will net you in bike mods. I bet you probably spent that much if not more on your supercharger. Or, you can put a little away in the bank, and in a few years when you hit 25 and your insurance backs off, if you haven't wrapped the GSXR around a tree and are still alive, you'll be in a much, much better position to get something you like.Sorry for the tough love kid, but that's how it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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