Advice on wrecked S-80 T6
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Advice on wrecked S-80 T6
Hello everyone. I need some advice.
I bought a beautiful 2002 Volvo S-80 T6 with 106,000 miles on it.
The interior leather is in excellent condition, the motor runs strong, transmission smooth, paint and rims look great. Extremely happy with it.
Then a week before Christmas, I ran into the back of an SUV that slammed on its brakes. I had only driven the car a few months.
Luckily (I guess) is that the SUV hit above the bumper and did not do any damage to the frame, and the damage stopped before getting close to the motor.
I had a mobile mechanic look at it, and he said the suspension, motor, and frame look fine.
Everything else in the front is smashed pretty good.
My question is should I try and fix it since it is one of the nicest cars I've driven, or is it too far gone?
The rest of the car is in excellent shape. But I'm no mechanic, and have no connections to good body shops.
Anybody have any advice? I hate to get rid of the car at such a loss, but we don't have the money to fix it right. Wife says I have to make a decision now.
I'd rather trade her in rather than the Volvo.
Thanks for any help.
I bought a beautiful 2002 Volvo S-80 T6 with 106,000 miles on it.
The interior leather is in excellent condition, the motor runs strong, transmission smooth, paint and rims look great. Extremely happy with it.
Then a week before Christmas, I ran into the back of an SUV that slammed on its brakes. I had only driven the car a few months.
Luckily (I guess) is that the SUV hit above the bumper and did not do any damage to the frame, and the damage stopped before getting close to the motor.
I had a mobile mechanic look at it, and he said the suspension, motor, and frame look fine.
Everything else in the front is smashed pretty good.
My question is should I try and fix it since it is one of the nicest cars I've driven, or is it too far gone?
The rest of the car is in excellent shape. But I'm no mechanic, and have no connections to good body shops.
Anybody have any advice? I hate to get rid of the car at such a loss, but we don't have the money to fix it right. Wife says I have to make a decision now.
I'd rather trade her in rather than the Volvo.
Thanks for any help.
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hmm just wondering did you guys exchange insurance info too?
From the pics it looks like not major structure damage is done. however i also see the front radiator is bent. But you said you did speak to the mechanic. Did you get a 2nd opinion just to make sure the 1st one is not ripping you off.
The decision is all upto you. We can only give suggestions
So my suggestion is depending on the damage repair cost if its not to much then i will get it fixed and keep the car since you have just recently purchased.
But keep in mind this is a Volvo so when replacing parts make sure some should be OEM otherwise you might get some (or many) problems like electrical or some engine noise or weird behavioural problems with the car in the future. AND make sure you go to a reputable body shop.
Thats all i can say and there is no need to trade your wife either. I am sure shes prolly mad @ ya for hitting that SUV (for whatever reason), But you just to work it out for the car and your wife :P
From the pics it looks like not major structure damage is done. however i also see the front radiator is bent. But you said you did speak to the mechanic. Did you get a 2nd opinion just to make sure the 1st one is not ripping you off.
The decision is all upto you. We can only give suggestions
So my suggestion is depending on the damage repair cost if its not to much then i will get it fixed and keep the car since you have just recently purchased.
But keep in mind this is a Volvo so when replacing parts make sure some should be OEM otherwise you might get some (or many) problems like electrical or some engine noise or weird behavioural problems with the car in the future. AND make sure you go to a reputable body shop.
Thats all i can say and there is no need to trade your wife either. I am sure shes prolly mad @ ya for hitting that SUV (for whatever reason), But you just to work it out for the car and your wife :P
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Thanks for the replies. The one mobile mechanic that looked at it said damage could be $2000 - $3000.
Its pretty discouraging. I've had some offers to buy it as is, but they were ridiculously low..
It's been in the garage now for months, I need to get over it and get rid of it.. its just sad.
Im going to go sit in it for a little while and think.. Those newer S60's sure are nice....
Its pretty discouraging. I've had some offers to buy it as is, but they were ridiculously low..
It's been in the garage now for months, I need to get over it and get rid of it.. its just sad.
Im going to go sit in it for a little while and think.. Those newer S60's sure are nice....
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