rolling chassis or body shop?

[mig_L05]

long story short, i got in a wreck which wasnt my fault, car is a total loss and now i need opinions on what i should do.

A - body shop said they could fix it for about $2200 (only the quarter panel and a paint job) still need a new door and fix up some dents (more $$)

B - buy a rolling chassis for 3k obo and just put all of my belongings in that.

C - do you think the insurance company would let me keep the motor if i hand them the keys to it?

the insurance company wants to give me 3800 for the car 3k if i keep it.
but i put too much money into it to let go for 3800

rolling chassis - $3000 OBO:
1996 240sx
originally red, painted blue - looks good from 10 feet but needs to be redone if you are picky
JIC body Kit
straight body
5-lug, Z32 300ZX front brakes
eibach springs, tokico struts
black leather interior - driver side tear
power windows
Walbro 255lph fuel pump
battery relocation kit
17" staggered Black Racing Pro N1 wheels (bronze) with sumitomo tires (warranty included)
clean title
Apexi N1 exhaust
electric fan
blitz turbo timer
autometer boost gauge
autometer oil pressure gauge



pictures upon request

[Starfire97]

just body damage on your car? take the 3k, get some receipts for bodywork and panels (for re-registering), get some used panels right here on the forums or locally. Fix the body on the cheap, keep the car you know and love. :D

[s13silvia123]

pull out all your parts and give it to your insurance company before they come and get it.

[mig_L05]

they wont trip if i take the motor out?

[Starfire97]

they won't give you 3800 with no motor. where's your KA?

[mig_L05]

i know! if only i had one.

[SidewaysNJ]

You thread sounds like your trying to sell the car...lol

This is what you do. Keep the car and take the $3k from the insurance company. You can then part the car out and make about $2k+. So you would then have $5k to put towards a better 240sx that will already come with mods or a swap.


If you are just looking for a "rolling chasis" to build up them you should be able to find one for $1000-$2000. There are alot of good deals out there. You just need to be patient but you can DEFINITELY find one in that range and go from there. Build the car anyway you want with the money left over.

Thats what i would do.

['97 S14 SE Turbo]

Or just get the car fixed. Time for a body kit with fenders to cover some of the body damage, and time for FRP or carbon doors to replace damaged doors. Or heck, a junkyard door would be cheaper.

[mig_L05]

decisions, decisions. im not ready to let go of the motor just yet. the motor was rebuilt back in 08 and ive put time and money down

[Starfire97]

You thread sounds like your trying to sell the car...lol

This is what you do. Keep the car and take the $3k from the insurance company. You can then part the car out and make about $2k+. So you would then have $5k to put towards a better 240sx that will already come with mods or a swap.


If you are just looking for a "rolling chasis" to build up them you should be able to find one for $1000-$2000. There are alot of good deals out there. You just need to be patient but you can DEFINITELY find one in that range and go from there. Build the car anyway you want with the money left over.

Thats what i would do.

best solution yet. find a nice roller, and transplant your stuff. then just sell your car as-is for like 1000 bucks.

[mig_L05]

well ive never swapped a motor before, but i got friends that are willing to help. :D

so i might go with the rolling chassis