Advice on Getting $$$ for Wrecked Sedan

[McPatrickClan]

Hey guys, my buddy's pregnant wife was in an accident this past week and her Mazda was wrecked in the front pretty bad. Unfortunately, they did not have comp & collision insurance so he is stuck getting junkyard pricing for his car and buying a new one w/cash. The thing is, most junkyards are quoting him about $300 for his wrecked car.

It's a 1999 Mazda Protege and I was hoping he could get more for it than that. Do you guys know anywhere that he could sell something like this for top dollar (i.e. maybe get $1,000 for the "parts?")?

Thanks guys.

[McPatrickClan]

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[WDRookie]

We just went through this with my daughter 99 honda. I finally put it on craig's list with picture and good description of damage. I put in the add no parting out, all goes at once. It took a couple of months but I finally sold it for $750. It was worth a lot more than that parted out but I didn't have the time to do that so this was the best option for us. I got about twice what a wrecking yard would have given. Be aware that you will get all kinds of strange calls, text messages and low ball offers but it all finally worked out. I learned to put comp & collision on one if I couldn't afford to buy another and not worry about the cost.

[flywise]

that thing looks fixable to me for a lot less than buy another car. But I can't see the other side either

[McPatrickClan]

that thing looks fixable to me for a lot less than buy another car. But I can't see the other side either

He got a quote today and it was going to be $3,000 to repair it. It's only worth $3,800 or so in good condition, so it will almost certainly be a junker.

[Destry]

hey man i drive a wrecker and all of the wrecked cars without insurance we end up with we sometimes put them on craigs list we have a local pick and pull yard that gives pretty good money for them but idk where your located

[McPatrickClan]

hey man i drive a wrecker and all of the wrecked cars without insurance we end up with we sometimes put them on craigs list we have a local pick and pull yard that gives pretty good money for them but idk where your located

Thanks bud- the vehicle is at a lot in Ft. Worth. Right now it is listed on Craigslist for $1,400. Shoot me a PM if you think you guys might want it- thx!

[Bily Lovec]

good luck to your buddy, Im sure the wife is stressed enough without this to worry about...

[McPatrickClan]

Thanks- she was totally safe and we are all thankful for that!