killer454

hello everybody need advice on a car im thinking about buying.
it is a 2002 convertible c5 with automatic.
the car was broadsided in the front clip drivers side
owner said engine,trany,frame are fine
hit hard enough to break the front drivers side wheel though
he said he was going to fix it but decided not to now,so I can get the whole car for 3500.00 it has a clean title to.
would it be whorth buying
im no dumy when it comes to turning wrenches so I know I could do the project just need advice on what it would involve.
thankyou for your input killer454

4horseman

Have seen parted cars 2001-2004 go for 4500-5400 locally, if the engine is low miles and drive train still intact. If it broke the wheel really inspect the mounts for the arms and the steering components.

So from a parting out perspective I would say its ok, but from a repairing perspective , well, you would have to be the judge on that. Hey at least it wasnt hit on the passengers side with all the ecm and electronics

4horseman

Also what is the condition of the interior? I have seen used sport seats go for 900-1220 for a pair just by themselves!

killer454

he says interior has normal wear,forgot to ask about milage so don't know that.
I will check frame where arms bolt to for damage

4horseman

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GM part # Left 12480072 is the control arm part and it comes with bushing.

Get a picture of the car if you can and post the damage. If the wheel is off the better you can see whats going on if anything.

lionelhutz

You really should get the car on a frame rack and check it to know it is repairable. Then, you can assess the damaged parts and the cost to replace them.

4horseman

sometimes you just cant trust people when they tell you the frame is fine. Happened to me with a old gran torino.