Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2004 11:18:38 +0100 From: Grunff <grunffnospam.com> Subject: Re: Saab got hurt!!!!
LauraK wrote: > Anyone have a clue how much this will cost to get fixed? And can it be restored > to the way it was? Ouch! Very sorry to hear that. Main thing is you're ok (and the other driver). Cars are replaceable. I know this sounds cruel, but I always think it's important to remember that at times like these. How much the repair will cost depends on the extent of the damage to the B post (the post that the rear door hinges from) and the front suspension mounting areas. Replacing panels is relatively cheap, and a good job can be made of mathching the colour. Replacing the B post is quite a big job, and if required is likely to make the repair uneconomical. The damage to the front suspension/steering could be fairly minor (new rack, wishbone, struts) or major (the subframe section where the wishbone is mounted is bent/damaged). If the suspension damage is severe, I would not consider repairing it, because getting the car to track straight following such a repair is going to be quite difficult. It can be done, but will cost. So, if we assume that it's just panels and a few suspension components, it might cost around £2000-3000 to repair. If there is significant damage to the B post and subframe/floorpan, it could be as much as £5000. I don't know how these prices will translate to US - I don't think it will be a straight multiplier, because parts prices are quite different over there. Good luck Laura, and let us know what happens. -- Grunff
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