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http://www.pickles.com.au/servlet/Auction/...em_id=252053789

Was looking at getting this car and repairing it.

Do you guys think it would be worth it?

I'm looking to get a cheap car, and i was thinking that i could get a newer car that was damaged and i could repair it, thus making it cheaper than if i was to buy it in good condition.

If you think it's worth buying and repairing, what do you think would be a reasonable purchase price??

And what would be you guys estimate on repairs?? (also read the damage details on the site to give you a better idea)

Cheers

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If you got the wreck FOR FREE it still wouldn't come close to a "cheap" repair bill.

I've worked in damaged-auction yards in the past & as soon as you see Heavy Structural in the damage listings it's usually only viable if you own a shop with all the equipment & can do it all yourself. To pay to have the work done would be prohibitive- remember it was written-off in the first place for a reason.

I've even processed vehicles that had VERY minimal panel damage that were financial write-offs purely based on the cost of replacing the air-bags etc. Worth a look maybe, but I'm guessing it would only end in tears.....

This car is good for parts only i reckon. I wonder how much it would go for. i could use alot out of it to sti spec mine lol. when it going on auction i cant find the auction time anywhere

Dont worry found it 16/01/07

How about import one from Japan and use this one registration plate?

NO that's illegal mr west.

plus you'll not get one into the country without a CAMS L3

on a side note, see all those nice pink arrows? a repairer has gone over it and marked where the body has moved... looks like the whole shell is twisted in the direction of the arrows

NO that's illegal mr west.

plus you'll not get one into the country without a CAMS L3

on a side note, see all those nice pink arrows? a repairer has gone over it and marked where the body has moved... looks like the whole shell is twisted in the direction of the arrows

Holy shit. My bad.

Only coz i see lots of EVOIII registered them self as Lancers then Engineer to be Evo's.

There's no info on whether it's a repairable write-off or a statutory write-off.

Before you even think about buying it, find out which it is.

I don't think you'd be too happy if you purchased a car to repair, then found out that you've just purchased a statutory write-off.

i think it will only be good for parts. u could always upgrade a normal RS to sti spec with parts from this. as far as wests swap, i think every state has different laws but most now will not let similar happen and have changed or brought new laws in to stop things like that. but i think it could still happen but lets hope u dont get caught driving a car like that or sell it

well the car is a repairable write off, it says that in the catalogue before you enter that page.

I know that it would not be worth repairing, but does anyone have any idea of the price for repairs?

Im guessing 10k+

well the car is a repairable write off, it says that in the catalogue before you enter that page.

um...

from the index page:

CP 09/05, SUBARU, IMPREZA, S MY05 WRX STi, Sedan, 5 Seats

MANUAL, 2.0 ltr, 4 cyl, Premium ULP, Multi-Point Injected Turbo intercooled, 0 kms (Showing On Odometer), BLACK, Rego.No:NP(TTC115), Aircond., Airbag Dual, P/Steer, P/Wind, IRS, Cru. Cont, Cent.Lock, CD Stacker, CD Player, Radio, Immobiliser (App), Body Kit, Double Glazed, DVD, Rear Spoiler, Turbo, custom wheels (Stock No. 3131897), GST Included in Sale Price

I don't see anything there about whether it's repairable or not.

i think it will only be good for parts. u could always upgrade a normal RS to sti spec with parts from this. as far as wests swap, i think every state has different laws but most now will not let similar happen and have changed or brought new laws in to stop things like that. but i think it could still happen but lets hope u dont get caught driving a car like that or sell it

damn right it does happen...

it's called stolen cars and rebirths!

step 1. acquire 'repairable right-off' or statutory right off

step 2. acquire* perfect vehicle that is the same, but not banana'd

step 3. remove and swap plates

step 4. present to relevant government registration body for re-registration

step 5. sell for mucho cashola

*may be acquired by non-legal means

thankfully data-dot technology is starting to make this more difficult; stolen cars tend to end up in parts rather than rebirthed. If only they sold data dot paint to general consumers so i could unleash it all over my car!

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