Does something look wrong here?
#1
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Does something look wrong here?
So I'm looking at buying a coupe that was in an accident. The shop has been fixing it up. Does something look wrong with the positioning of this wheel or am I imagining things? Can you guys post pics of what yours looks like please?
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I have always thought of going for a free alignment on any used car I thought about buying. Then again, I have never seen an alignment shop that didn't think you needed an alignment.
I bought a car that seemed like it had been in an accident, don't know why I did that. After replacing some suspension parts, I took it for an alignment. They told me that my steering knuckle was bent and I need to get it replaced. They still aligned the car, I got the knuckle replaced for around $200 and they aligned it again for free.
If you don't feel right, you probably should run, it you still want it, take it to a body shop or alignment. That should tell you if the suspension is good enough.
I bought a car that seemed like it had been in an accident, don't know why I did that. After replacing some suspension parts, I took it for an alignment. They told me that my steering knuckle was bent and I need to get it replaced. They still aligned the car, I got the knuckle replaced for around $200 and they aligned it again for free.
If you don't feel right, you probably should run, it you still want it, take it to a body shop or alignment. That should tell you if the suspension is good enough.
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I think there are two things wrong.
1. It's a sedan wheel, I am not sure if they are 7.5" or 8" wide
2. I think there is a defect with the quarter panel. In my outline, it the curvature doesn't seem to be accurate and the fitment isn't flush with the bumper.
1. It's a sedan wheel, I am not sure if they are 7.5" or 8" wide
2. I think there is a defect with the quarter panel. In my outline, it the curvature doesn't seem to be accurate and the fitment isn't flush with the bumper.
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Yeah good point, those are the sedan wheels! Sedan wheels are 7.5 front and 8.5 rear, whereas the correct rears on a coupe are 9". He told me that those are front wheels. So that difference in 1.5 could be the reason it looks so off. If I were to tell you guys that I was getting a terrific deal on this car, would you guys say that slight misalignment on the quarter panel shouldn't be the reason to not purchase the car?
Last edited by HotSawce; 01-09-2017 at 10:22 AM.
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What type of accident was this in? If they had to replace the rear quarter panels, I assume it was a major accident not just a fender bender. There could be lots of potential frame adjustments and repairs. Short term:you save a couple thousand. Long term: You have a dirty car-fax history, car may not handle as originally intended or be as "solid".
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Each and everyone of us would do something different when it comes to seeing/purchasing a car like this..
It's what works for you sir, that's all that matters.
But x2 on getting a second opinion by way of alignment/mechanical.
I purchased a car that I thought was a good deal, it was in a previous accident that involved the quarter panel like the one in your picture. Walking up to the car, I couldn't tell. It wasn't until we signed the papers and passed the 3 day return per financer that I started to look into it. There was a slight dent that I could see walking up to the car. And a slight haze in the clear coat that didn't look right. I dug into the car.. phone calls were exchanged, and my last resort was to take to infiniti service to look over the car. I didn't tell them anything regarding what I was looking for.. they knew it was in a previous accident but everything checked out as far as mechanical and repair.
It's what works for you sir, that's all that matters.
But x2 on getting a second opinion by way of alignment/mechanical.
I purchased a car that I thought was a good deal, it was in a previous accident that involved the quarter panel like the one in your picture. Walking up to the car, I couldn't tell. It wasn't until we signed the papers and passed the 3 day return per financer that I started to look into it. There was a slight dent that I could see walking up to the car. And a slight haze in the clear coat that didn't look right. I dug into the car.. phone calls were exchanged, and my last resort was to take to infiniti service to look over the car. I didn't tell them anything regarding what I was looking for.. they knew it was in a previous accident but everything checked out as far as mechanical and repair.