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Spinoff thread- repainting a high mileage car
Posted on 2/7/18 at 2:16 pm
Posted on 2/7/18 at 2:16 pm
I have an ‘06 4Runner Sport 4WD V6, have 230K miles and it’s been trouble free. Do all my own maintenance and it’s a rock solid ride. Would drive to California tomorrow.
The paint is peeling on 2 doors and hood (all cosmetic), it also needs new carpet (stained). I got a $4K estimate to repaint, that’s also the same dollar amount CarMax offered on a trade-in.
New 4Runner is $40K....don’t want a car note but having tough time investing $ in a vehicle not valued much more than what I’m putting into it. Risky if it got totaled out.
So invest or divest?
The paint is peeling on 2 doors and hood (all cosmetic), it also needs new carpet (stained). I got a $4K estimate to repaint, that’s also the same dollar amount CarMax offered on a trade-in.
New 4Runner is $40K....don’t want a car note but having tough time investing $ in a vehicle not valued much more than what I’m putting into it. Risky if it got totaled out.
So invest or divest?
This post was edited on 2/7/18 at 2:22 pm
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Posted on 2/7/18 at 2:18 pm to Redlos
better get maaco.
Posted on 2/7/18 at 2:19 pm to Redlos
I'd have a hard time putting $4k into a vehicle that's only worth about that.
Maybe get some more estimates on the painting? That seems a little high, but it's also not something I've ever researched.
Maybe get some more estimates on the painting? That seems a little high, but it's also not something I've ever researched.
Posted on 2/7/18 at 2:20 pm to jfturner212
They want $1K, worried about quality
Posted on 2/7/18 at 2:21 pm to Redlos
Just go cheap and Fact-O-Bake. Did that to my 95 mustang back in 2012 and it's been fine. But i also rarely drive it.
Posted on 2/7/18 at 2:22 pm to Redlos
I'd paint it but not for 4K. Keep looking you'll find cheaper
Posted on 2/7/18 at 2:26 pm to Redlos
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worried about quality
why? its a 4k rolling piece of metal you'll drive into ground another 3 years.
Posted on 2/7/18 at 2:27 pm to Redlos
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I got a $4K estimate to repaint, that’s also the same dollar amount CarMax offered on a trade-in.
But that $4K paint job might raise the trade-in value $500.
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So invest or divest?
I wouldn't put tree fiddy into cosmetic issues on an old car that runs great, is paid off, and is relatively cheap to insure.
Posted on 2/7/18 at 2:27 pm to Redlos
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They want $1K, worried about quality
In 2010, I bought a 1997 Land Cruiser that I later found had a Maaco paint job. Paint is still holding up. It ain't perfect, but it's there.
Posted on 2/7/18 at 2:28 pm to Redlos
Earle Sheib $300.00 paint job. You can't polish a turd. If its a cheap reliable car, then drive it.
Posted on 2/7/18 at 2:29 pm to Spock's Eyebrow
Let me clarify, my old car, now my wife’s ride.
Posted on 2/7/18 at 2:48 pm to Redlos
Plasti dip that bad boy.
Posted on 2/7/18 at 3:55 pm to Hogwarts
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Plasti dip that bad boy.
This. You can do it yourself and if you don't like it. Just peel it off.
Posted on 2/7/18 at 4:04 pm to Redlos
I feel you. my 02 escalade is peeling as well but only on the front, mostly hood area. I got a quote for just painting the front for 1k from a guy on craigslist
got the idea from my sister who got her old (classic) car painted by a guy she found on craigslist for less than 1k
anyways maybe try craigslist is my point
got the idea from my sister who got her old (classic) car painted by a guy she found on craigslist for less than 1k
anyways maybe try craigslist is my point
Posted on 2/7/18 at 4:08 pm to Redlos
If you're driving that old of a car, why are you worried about cosmetic issues
It's not a show car.
It's not a show car.
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