I recently backed into a truck in my 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix and I'm torn whether it's worth the hassle of filing a claim and getting it fixed or just saying to hell with it. 176,xxx on the clock, clear is peeling off the front and rear bumpers, rock chips in the hood, front bumper has a big rash on it from a previous incident.
Mechanically it's in decent shape, typical of it's age. Leaks/burns a little oil, motor mounts need to be replaced, suspension has never been replaced. I mean let's be honest I use the car to tow a trailer with a motorcycle ha!
The dent didn't go down to bare metal, so it's not going to rust, but it did bust (the already aged and de-laminating) tail light. Those suckers (OEM) are ~$200 alone, and my deductible is $500.
What say you? When is it time to throw in the towel about what it looks like?
edit : pictures of the beast.
http://i.imgur.com/DRdzIEp.jpg
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