OK, I have given the car some thought based on my personal financial position. Firstly, I will struggle to save the money to get the car back on the road and secondly, once I do get on the road I'll be more broke than the word broke. So for this reason I am selling the beast as-is for $12000 ONO. I am also open to a swap.
Here is a complete list of what needs repair/replacing from my mechanic:
- Gearbox. Completely gone
- Flywheel & clutch. Clutch master and slave. All gone
- Engine block damaged. Can be repaired but I would recommend a replacement.
- Engine sump damaged
- Back turbo blown.
- Front pipes chopped
- Starter motor damaged
- Front drive shafts damaged
- RHS CV damaged
- Engine mounts need replacement
- Radiator & fan shroud damaged
- Firewall damaged
- Left hand chassis welding splitted
- Some electrical wires have been chopped.
From the list of repairs, it will be best to buy a half cut, get whatever is needed to get back on the road and sell what you don't need from the half cut. Yes, I agree, it does sound like a daunting task to get her back on the road but if I had the money, I would have stopped at nothing. Unfortunately, money is a barrier for me and I have no choice but to give her up.
I am ready to take offers. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Khoi