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Old 05-15-2020, 01:30 PM   #89
mikeman
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Drives: 2015 Camaro
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Originally Posted by TP2SS View Post
So, a question for all you “they’ll fix it and you should be happy” folks....
If someone came on this forum and asked if they should buy this car because it’s a “great deal”, but has this history, what would be your replies?

Because I see a lot of “walk away” replies when people do that for rental cars, 3-4 previous owners, possible A8 issues, etc.

When you start “pulling” on a unibody to straighten it, chances are it’ll never track right again, there will be fit issues, there will be rattle issues, etc. That pillar is a major structural component of the car. I wouldn’t want it back.
Yeah, the double standard get can pretty thick around here sometimes. Former rental cars are the black plague, but a fixed up car with $18k worth of damage is good to keep if the shop fixes it.

Also, you have to consider the source. If it's some owner who trades their car in every 3 years for the latest greatest thing, then they will have a different opinion compared to someone who keeps their vehicles for a long time.
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