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Old 11-18-2014, 12:18 PM
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My 98 Blazer's front suspension was damaged from hitting a guard rail on the right front. My friends advise not driving it far, so I either drive it somewhere near Roxborough PA to get it repaired, or junk it. It has about 185K miles on it, a cracked windshield. I think repairs will cost more than it's worth. If so, does $320 sound like the right salvage value for a 98 Blazer and my best option?
 
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Old 11-18-2014, 12:43 PM
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List it on craigslist for 500.. see if you have any biters.
 
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If it has decent tires and a good condition interior I'd think you could shoot for $500 like Rich said. There should be enough salvagable parts to make it worth while for someone if the damage isn't too extensive.
 
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In SoCA the salvage is worth much more but so is every thing else.
 
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Old 11-20-2014, 10:05 AM
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Thanks everyone for the feedback. My truck was parked on the street in a distant neighborhood and I panicked for fear of it being impounded. $320/free towing was best offer. A shame to find out they just crush it.
 
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