[peteten]

I'm the original owner of a 2008 Civic EX sedan. I recently gave it to my 17yo daughter and she was rear-ended and pushed into another vehicle. Car was totaled out via insurance. I'm planning on purchasing the car back from insurance. The car has 220K miles. It ran perfectly and everything worked perfectly
. 2-3 months ago put on new Michelin Cross Climate 2 tires ($700), brand new KYB strut assemblies & rear shocks (~$400), new lights and leds (~$200), new Joying 10.1" Apple car play/Android Auto head unit ($500), etc. The car still runs fine after the accident but the front and rear are smashed up pretty good. Does not appear to be any frame damage and it still drives straight. Obviously needs front and rear covers, new radiator, probably a condenser, front lights, and truck lid. Anyone have opinions on if it's best to sell the complete salvaged car, part it out, etc. I feel I could fix it pretty cheaply but just don't have the personal time right now. Any idea what I should ask for the complete salvaged car? Any feedback is welcomed.

 

[peteten]

What's the buyout price from the insurance company? It doesn't look too bad. The condenser and radiator are bad? Doesn't seem like they would be.

You could probably get it going for cheap and have a nice beater.

Radiator is leaking? Condenser has a kink in it. Insurance valued the car at $5300. I can buy it back for $231. I’m getting killed on the value because of the mileage. Repair estimate was $6700. I think someone can fix it much cheaper than that. Parts don’t seem that expensive.