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MountainGoat
newbie
Joined: Wed Oct 17, 2018 10:58 pm Posts: 1
Vehicle: Jimny 2001
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Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2018 11:48 pm |
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Hi guys, my 18 year old daughter has had her first prang. A bit sooner than I had hoped. The mechanic is saying repair it, her friends are saying write it off and she isn't sure who to listen to.
I said I'd look for some advice online. We've never had a Suzuki in the family, but my experience on Ford forums has been great. Sad that this is our first Zook post...
Anyway. Mechanic is estimating $3,000 (includes labour). It will also need about $1,000 of panel repairs.
I reckon given it's the front end, we can't say there won't be other problems down the track with wheel alignment and wobbles etc. I'm thinking it may be better to sell the car for $1,000 to some lucky young bloke, and start again with a car that has not been rebuilt. Tomorrow I will see the mechanic and update this post.
For now, what do you think - is it really that much to replace a front end kit for a Jimny 2001? She skidded on a bend, lost the rear end and the front right wheel went into a concrete gutter sideways, took the whole weight of the car at 30-40 kmh. Towing has already been $350. No insurance. Car cost $6,000, and has been beautifully taken care of.
Mechanic wants to use genuine parts as (a) wreckers in Brisbane have nothing at the moment, and (b) it is the front end and for a young driver, which I don't disagree with.
No, we could not do the work ourselves. Daughter and I both work, so we can find the money, or buy another Jimny that has not been rebuilt for $5,000.
What are your thoughts before I find out more?
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shep
Joined: Thu Mar 29, 2007 11:30 pm Posts: 14491 Location: Here there everywhere
Vehicle: A manly awesome man jimny
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Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2018 5:12 pm |
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Photos of the damage would help
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Gwagensteve
Joined: Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:30 pm Posts: 12754 Location: Melbourne
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Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2018 4:09 pm |
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In the absence of photos, what’s the replacement parts list? Why does it need panel work if it only hit the curb?
I’m unconcerned by panelwork- that’s purely cosmetic- I’m concerned about the mechanical parts quoted.
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greenzook89
az supporter
Joined: Sun Sep 06, 2009 11:30 pm Posts: 2584 Location: Ipswich
Vehicle: LJ80V-II, SJ40, SJ40T, RS415
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Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 10:47 am |
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Photos and where are you located?
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BlueSuzy
az supporter
Joined: Sun May 04, 2008 11:30 pm Posts: 9696 Location: NSW
Vehicle: SJ51 LWB, SJ70 SWB
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Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 11:54 am |
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Partout?
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Brenno
Joined: Thu Apr 22, 2010 11:30 pm Posts: 927 Location: Hobart
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Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 6:18 pm |
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Part out, and get another car. Unless your daughter requires the jimny for what it is good for (light offroading) buy a more sensible and safe road car. The next prang might be her last, they are a shocking road car.
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