Wrecked camaros at insurance auctions

[z06invb]

What we are seeing here is insurance rates that will go up in the next couple years. High powered car + no driving fool = carnage

[levi1922]

wow. this is why i will be taking car of my car. i feel bad for the one that was rear ended! seeing as it probably not his faultt

[Ambitious09]

That's heartbreaking and I haven't bought one yet.

[Sierra]

What the hell are people doing with these cars????

[two_wheel_mayhem]

Originally Posted by Sierra

What the hell are people doing with these cars????

Some get fixed and put back on the road, others just get parted out.

[Rallysport]

Originally Posted by two_wheel_mayhem

Some get fixed and put back on the road, others just get parted out.

Uhhh, ain't fixing most of these, they are "parts cars". That rollover isnt even good for jackshit, except maybe the drivetrain.

[deljaso]

Originally Posted by dursin

Doubtful, but possible I guess. Here's a few more pics...

Is that the passenger airbag in that picture?
It looks like it comes from the top of the dashboard -- looks like people are safe to put emblems on the face of the dash.

[two_wheel_mayhem]

Originally Posted by Rallysport

Uhhh, ain't fixing most of these, they are "parts cars". That rollover isnt even good for jackshit, except maybe the drivetrain.

You would be suprised what they will fix and pass off as a slightly used car.


But I agree, the rollover is toast.

[Rallysport]

Originally Posted by two_wheel_mayhem

You would be suprised what they will fix and pass off as a slightly used car.


But I agree, the rollover is toast.

With all due respect, I would not be surprised. I have owned my bodyshop for 24 years, and used to rebuild cars back in the late 80s and early 90s. Won't even touch that market anymore. Cars are more expensive to repair.. (ABS, electronics, airbags, etc.) Besides, shoddy rebuilders gave the biz a bad name, so any total loss with a "salvage" title is basically worthless on the market...unless someone sells the finished car for half to 2/3 value, and I see no point in that.

[two_wheel_mayhem]

Originally Posted by Rallysport

With all due respect, I would not be surprised. I have owned my bodyshop for 24 years, and used to rebuild cars back in the late 80s and early 90s. Won't even touch that market anymore. Cars are more expensive to repair.. (ABS, electronics, airbags, etc.) Besides, shoddy rebuilders gave the biz a bad name, so any total loss with a "salvage" title is basically worthless on the market...unless someone sells the finished car for half to 2/3 value, and I see no point in that.

Yeah but theres one on there with the entire back half caved in that has a clear title and low miles.

Do not want, cannot fix like new again.

[jayson71]

Originally Posted by Badger

http://www.clickorlando.com/news/20721761/detail.html#

I think this was the Wreck that killed 3 people.

Nope, the Camaro in this wreck was a gen 4

[Rallysport]

Originally Posted by two_wheel_mayhem

Yeah but theres one on there with the entire back half caved in that has a clear title and low miles.

Do not want, cannot fix like new again.

I hear ya, good title or not, ya still have to rear-clip the car, and today's cars aren't put together like the old days, so I wouldn't try it. Some clown will though. Besides, ya still have to find a good used rearclip, and since this is a brand new design, any parts are gonna be priced steep...trust me, I know. It's ridiculous what some of these salvage yards get for parts these days. Used to be half of new, now its more like 3/4 of new...try marking up that and selling it. Not good.

[jayson71]

Originally Posted by levi1922

wow. this is why i will be taking car of my car. i feel bad for the one that was rear ended! seeing as it probably not his faultt

It happens. My wife was at a stop and BAM!!!! Good news is the second car has an extra 2 cylinders See how happy she was to lose her car. Now you know the real story to cross country trip for the second car.

[two_wheel_mayhem]

Originally Posted by Rallysport

I hear ya, good title or not, ya still have to rear-clip the car, and today's cars aren't put together like the old days, so I wouldn't try it. Some clown will though. Besides, ya still have to find a good used rearclip, and since this is a brand new design, any parts are gonna be priced steep...trust me, I know. It's ridiculous what some of these salvage yards get for parts these days. Used to be half of new, now its more like 3/4 of new...try marking up that and selling it. Not good.

I understand your point pal.

If it was me Id go for the short term return as well.

Last I looked the bid was like 5000.

Good airbags, perfect interior, low mileage drivetrain, good body parts from doors up.

Quick and easy profit just selling parts from it.