Extreme front collision - Buy or not?

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Ramon
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Came across this 2008 350z. I haven't seen it in person yet, but I'm probably going there soon.

The engine is supposed to run fine, and the suspension for both wheels should be ok. Obviously all airbags are popped, and it needs a lot of work.. but can it be worth it?

I'd like to put time in this project myself, but most internal parts would have to be checked and fixed by someone else.. as I don't have all the experience. But I'd like to learn.

Please if you know a lot about this car, check and see whats missing. Could someone list parts with prices? This would help me out a lot. I might be able to get some used parts, or aftermarket ones for some. But you don't see this car driving around here in Holland too often.

A model like this in good shape should cost a little under 20,000 euros around here. I'm asking you, what would u pay for this one shown below? Will it be worth fixing, if yes.. for what price would u buy it?

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evildky
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I would not buy that car period. I can't speak to the european market but here a rebuilt title can take as much as 50% off the value. So figure out what a rebuilt comparable model is worth then figure out the cost to bring this car to that level and leave plenty of room for surprises. Here that car completely redone with a rebuilt title is worth about $10k. That car needs thousands on parts alone I don't see that car being worth the investment when you can buy an older clean title car ready to drive for less than $10k.


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