i think he was referring to this.

Dude, you're getting rid of your TL again?

I think it costs $2000+ to replace a single AFS-HID headlight $6k isn't that much

I just started my 6.5 week practicum for autobody at a shop, its amazing how easy shit can get replaced. If its nicked in a couple places or theres a tear in it they usually replace. By the time paint and materials and labor add up its usually quite a bit.

my front bumper ALONE is 1200$ from lexus... the grille is another 400$.

the headlamps without ballasts or levelling motors are 400$ a peice, ballast 120$ bulb 100$ motor another 120$ x2 fogs are 400$, a new rad is 600$ shit adds up real quick for OEM parts, heck even used parts are $$$$$

is it just me or is this not even a very good deal? Here's a clean one with slightly higher km for $1000 less. There are plenty of other examples.

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rd...324785389.html

Heres one with even lower km for the same price. Why would you get the one with 6k damage?

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/va...323369752.html

Better yet, get one in the states where they're going for low 20's. Since it's built in the US, you won't pay duty.

us car though

Yah thx for input. Trying to find a TL replacement in a cuv. I've had an 08 Rdx before but couldn't adjust to the rough truck suspension. But am willing to give it another go.

Has to be 08-09 tech. Some of the CL postings are boring base models. 07 did not have mem seats. 2010+ features hideous grill.

But I'm gonna skip the 6k hit RdX.

get all the details of the damage and who did the repairs

Sheesh. I skipped this Rdx but in my travels I found this gorgeous 07 TL aspec w/ 18" rims.

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/va...388995924.html

But. Yup u guessed it. $5800 icbc claim. Sheesh.

Did you even read the responses people posted?
A $5800 isn't that much. If it has a clear title, it shouldn't turn you off immediately.

Call acura and ask how much a headlight costs. Then ask how much a bumper costs. I bet thats $3000 without paint right there.

Now if you had your Brand new acura's bumper damaged, would you bondo it and paint it? Or replace it to make it perfect? Especially if icbc is paying for it.............

oem parts prices are just ridiculous.. brand new from dealer.

if the airbags were replaced, that is also a very big price hike.

my sisters old acura el (rip to that car)

before it got written off for a tree falling on it, it was in an accident that was not THAT seriously, but definitely no bumper to bumper.

bumpers, headlights, hood, and radiator replaced. Front two airbags replaced. For a car thats basically a honda civic with an acura badge on it, the claim was pushing $15,000. It was repaired properly. We had no issues what so ever with the car before it left the family.

As noted, as long as it was done right, but the appropriate shop. It should be okay, given the price of the vehicle is also cheaper than one with a clean record.

information, recepts, or even details of where the collision repair was done is also good info. I dont know if its stays with one owner, or if it transfers over but ICBC repair fascilities are supposed to guarantee their work for the life of the vehicle. Unless ofcourse another accident occurs.

$5800 ain't much for a TL.

My drivers door handle, lock cylinder, and paint for the drivers door came to $1800 on my 01 A4.. Once you get into more expensive cars, OEM shit AIN'T cheap. =]