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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 04:31 PM
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I came across a tC that was wrecked and needs some body work. The door panels, and front end need replaced but everything else is in good condition.

With a working motor. Wheels and tires, and interior in good condition what do you think it is worth

Its an 06 with 10k miles on it
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 04:56 PM
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Its not worth much. No one wants to buy cars with a salvage title. I believe they go for about 10k or so. If u wanna get a cheap tC for yourself go ahead but if you wanna profit from fixing it up your not gonna get anything.
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 04:58 PM
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No, I was thinking more of either piecing it out and keeping the parts I wanted, or building a dune buggy! Lose 50% of the body weight and put some bigger tires on those wheels!

Thats way far off but what would you say its worth?
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 05:12 PM
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It might not be as bad as it is, the doors might be damaged but it could just be the top skin. You can always replace the top skin on the doors. The hatch too.
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 05:14 PM
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Yeah, I was thinking, hell sell my tC fix this one and drive it!
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 06:36 PM
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sounds like it might be worth around 5k, i got mine for 4700 fixed it up and now i'm driving it
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 08:15 PM
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Yeah, I would be doing a full turbo, built motor, suspension, set up....
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 08:18 PM
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Here are pictures I took of it.

car has 10,000 miles.

Motor runs and works. Not sure if the car will still drive....

Air bags are deployed. Thats all I know




Old Nov 16, 2007 | 08:21 PM
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I want the motor I need a trans too!
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 08:24 PM
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Well if I decide to part it out you interested in calling first dibs? I want to do some stuff with some of the interior.... so I wont need the rest of the car!
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 08:24 PM
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Wow there must not be any e-brake cable. The things standing straight up like it took some Viagra.
It's fixable though.
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 08:25 PM
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poor tc...
if your making a dune buggy sell the parts you take off and youre not keeping to make some $$
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 08:33 PM
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Yeah thats what I plan! Im thinking a street legal dune buggy would be BAD ___.
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by BoiseAuctioneer
Well if I decide to part it out you interested in calling first dibs? I want to do some stuff with some of the interior.... so I wont need the rest of the car!
If you take it, PM on the drivetrain! Might need another motor if/when i blow mine up!
Old Nov 19, 2007 | 04:10 AM
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that is going to be more money to fix than you might think. for example, that quarter panel is going to have to be replaced. the shop would have to cut that one out then get another one and put it on. not cheap.
Old Nov 19, 2007 | 04:11 AM
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Originally Posted by BoiseAuctioneer
Dude, was this picture taken by a giant chicken?
Old Nov 19, 2007 | 11:35 AM
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haha i thought the same thing too when i first seen it... thought iwas going crazy .. atleast im not the only one
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