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These are pics I took of my left rear wheel area, the Honda dealer quoted $340 for body labor which isnt too bad I suppose for a dealership...but parts come out to $824. The parts listed as needing replacement is
1. replace crossmember rear w/o gsr rear suspension $197
2. replace LT Strut 2 door $108
3. replace LT lower arm w/abs $80
4. replace LT trailing arm w/abs $269
5. 4 wheel align $80
6. corrosion protection $12


and this is just a preliminary estimate...could cost more pending they find more damage...blab blab blab. I dont know, is it that bad? One bodyshop said they could find cheaper parts from salvage yard but I dont know any around my city. Right now my car is in another state where i dont know anyone or place for that matter. Are there salvage yard websites or ones that will send them to you by mail? I'm thinking of driving it back home....266 miles and let my mechanic back home take care of it....does the damage look that bad? is it safe to drive without causing further damage? My mechanic said it sounds like I could drive it back since I dont hear any creaking noises and dont feel anything driving the car. I havent faxed him pics yet. If you know these things pls let me know b4 I drive it home. thx


[Modified by preludexl, 5:42 PM 4/2/2003]

 

try a salvage yard..... I purchased a passanger side door from one for $55.00, I just had to paint it.

 

yea like the body shop said, unless you can find it used those are reasonable prices for new parts. You can save some money if you get the 4 wheel aligment at a different shop.

 

here's a place to try for the parts.
http://www.a1-imports.com/
it's a salvage yard that will ship anywhere in the US. I had this same thing happen to me when i slid into a curb (but it was on the right side not the left). i replaced my rear trailing arm, hub, lower control arm, etc for about $150 for just parts. you might want to check it out.