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Is it worth it to part out? #1557671 04/25/06 04:09 PM
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 4 J jeepnit OP Newbie
OP jeepnit Newbie J Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 4	My girlfriends sisters took her car for a joy ride and ended up crashin git. the engine is fine and so are the air bags. the only damage is cosmetic, front windshield, and the front right suspension. its a 96 with 60,xxx miles on it. is it worth it for me to part it out? do you think i can make over 500 off of it? she didnt have comprehensive insurance on it so nothing was covered. i'm just looking to make more than the 300 a junk yard offered for it. thanks chris Last edited by jeepnit; 04/25/06 04:10 PM.

Re: Is it worth it to part out? #1557672 04/25/06 04:29 PM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 9,065 The E.L. M MapOfTaziFoSho Hard-core CEG'er
MapOfTaziFoSho Hard-core CEG'er M Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 9,065 The E.L.	Sounds like you could sell it off whole to a ceger and they could fix it!@ Doesn't sound totalled at all! Where are u located?! Born again on 04/09/06 FOR SALE: Moonroof glass and motor MB sunshade PM ME!

Re: Is it worth it to part out? #1557673 04/25/06 07:44 PM
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 4 J jeepnit OP Newbie
OP jeepnit Newbie J Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 4	Milwaukee, wisconsin well her dad doens't want to spend the time or money to fix the car so in his mind it's "totalled" the interior is all in perfect condition. i could take the doors off and buff out the scraches. i just dont know what the demand is for stock contour parts. i poked around ebay a bit and it seemed like i could sell some of it. let me know what you guys think. thanks chris

Re: Is it worth it to part out? #1557674 04/25/06 08:25 PM
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,141 New Berlin, WI P Pole120 Hard-core CEG\'er
Pole120 Hard-core CEG\'er P Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,141 New Berlin, WI	If i had the time I'd give you $500 for it and repair it for daily driver duty... 99 SE V6\5spd - 156 HP\157 TQ 15.166-90.84 Totaled 02/12/06 99 SVT # 1571 - 175 HP\153 TQ 14.999-91.88 Born 3/24/99 Reborn 3/18/06 Pietenpol Racing Technologies project vehicle 90 Festiva L 5spd, Blue(not for long), 103k

Re: Is it worth it to part out? #1557675 04/25/06 08:49 PM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 6,106 Fort Wayne, IN Y Y2KSVT Addicted CEG\'er
Y2KSVT Addicted CEG\'er Y Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 6,106 Fort Wayne, IN	Is it the V6 or I4 engine? Is it the automatic or manual transmission? Mark 2000 Black CSVT 3.0L Hybrid - 206fwhp & 195fwtq

Re: Is it worth it to part out? #1557676 04/26/06 12:11 AM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 9,065 The E.L. M MapOfTaziFoSho Hard-core CEG'er
MapOfTaziFoSho Hard-core CEG'er M Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 9,065 The E.L.	Originally posted by Y2KSVT: Is it the V6 or I4 engine? Is it the automatic or manual transmission? Mark Details! Born again on 04/09/06 FOR SALE: Moonroof glass and motor MB sunshade PM ME!

Re: Is it worth it to part out? #1557677 04/26/06 12:20 AM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,899 Cottage Grove M MLuko Hard-core CEG\'er
MLuko Hard-core CEG\'er M Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,899 Cottage Grove	Originally posted by pole120: If i had the time I'd give you $500 for it and repair it for daily driver duty... 1 weekend i'd help you with it and it would be good as new again.. you just need to supply me with beer and parts Mark 1998 T-Red SVT -Needs more Go 1999 Light Prairie Tan, Se Zetec www.cardomain.com/id/tour4reak

Re: Is it worth it to part out? #1557678 04/26/06 01:02 AM
Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 9,442 Chicago B BK4293_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er
BK4293_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er B Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 9,442 Chicago	I'll do it for half of Marks price!!!!!!!! Just the beer, then I'll use the empty cans for body parts....on my body!!!! Anyway...tell us more about the car, color, interior color... Hell go take some pics if youy hsvr to. www.ChicagoCEG.com 2006 White Grand Prix

Re: Is it worth it to part out? #1557679 04/26/06 04:19 AM
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 4 J jeepnit OP Newbie
OP jeepnit Newbie J Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 4	its a black 96 contour with 71k miles i just checked. grey interior. automatic 4 popper..... yea i'm really thinking about reparing it myself... just curious what kind of money does a car like this go for if it is in decent shape? thanks guys

Re: Is it worth it to part out? #1557680 04/26/06 04:41 AM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 9,065 The E.L. M MapOfTaziFoSho Hard-core CEG'er
MapOfTaziFoSho Hard-core CEG'er M Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 9,065 The E.L.	Originally posted by jeepnit: its a black 96 contour with 71k miles i just checked. grey interior. automatic 4 popper..... yea i'm really thinking about reparing it myself... just curious what kind of money does a car like this go for if it is in decent shape? thanks guys Decent shape, I'd say 1500. Just get some junk yard parts on it. If they don't color match then o well...be ghetto. Born again on 04/09/06 FOR SALE: Moonroof glass and motor MB sunshade PM ME!

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