Wreck update: Totalled (pics)

[JeremyT]

Man, that's too bad.... Being a BMW junkie (like everyone else on here), I'd opt for keeping it and doing the repairs. The biggest problem looks like the front inner structural area of the fender may be damaged, which can be a real bitch to fix. the main thing to look for is the inner fender being bent, along with the cross member and stuff around the radiator. These cars are made to be cut apart at many sections and simply welded back together. Just a big labor bill. Everyone's right.. hood, under $200, fender under $100, door (I've got several) under $150, etc...
My 95 525 had similar damage, likely more judging by the pics.. it was totaled out almost 3 years ago w/ only approx 68k on it. I parted it all out due to the extremely bent up front fender/ unibody area and a slight bend in the roof of all things. Well, good luck and let everyone know what you intend to do. Many of us have tons of parts we're interested in getting rid of rather cheaply.

[Gayle]

What did the family decide?

Why does your family want your sister to have the e34 and you have something else? What's with that?

Also wondering what kind of shape she is in mechanically. Maybe you said and I didn't see it. Is she closer a peach or to a lemon under the hood? Have you worked on her much? Invested $ or sweat? Are you attached to her? Are you a committment kind of guy when it comes to cars or are you a player?

[pundit]

Do a search on the internet, a brand new hood is about $100.00 plus shipping, a fender if you find it on sale could be had for under $50.00 plus shipping. You can buy a lot of brand new parts on the internet for a lot less than some junkyard.

Brand new???? Hood - $100.00?? FENDER - $50.00??
I'd like to see that!

[uscharalph]

"Are you a committment kind of guy when it comes to cars or are you a player?"

I like your quote, Gayle!