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    Default what should I do get my resray my calais or get a new five speed vr?

    hi guys the post heading says it all any opinions are greatly appreciated I have a green over silver and got rammed by the cops in a paddy wagon(a holes claimed it was my fault lol but didnt book me wtf) in the front passenger door and cleaned up the door and guard, smashed in the door pillar(which I already got pulled with the autorobot) and then backed into so there is damage on the rear qaurter panel so I need to get it repaired and sprayed which is seting me back 1650 or privately for about 1000 so do fix it or get the white vr exec 5 speed???

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    A $1000 paint job wont be much good...

    Sell (to the wreckers) it and get another car. The shell isn't worth the effort.

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    If the cops did damage to your car then they have to pay for the repairs. Unless they were chasing you down or something.
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    na man they got me good I was going to a lawyer but he told me I dont really have a leg to stand on so yea im just getting it done myself to save the hassle

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    Of course the cops would say that THEM crashing into YOU was your fault.
    I can't really offer you any advice, if it was me id be in the market for a new car as the damage seems too much to bother with if you can afford (with the sale money) to replace it, i just wanted to make comment on the irony of the story.
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    You're better off using a 175g can of Masterfoods Wholegrain Mustard. I just measured that, and it's 9.5cm tall. Keep one in your car at all times, and if a police officer tries the "coke can test", you can tell him what I told you

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    Comes down to what you would prefer.
    Weigh up your pros and cons for both cars.
    If your attached to your car then you might be happier fixing it and having it again,
    If your not all that attached then you might prefer getting rid of it and having a new one.
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    Ditch the car and buy a new 5 litre Vr.

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    Id love a 5 litre but im just going to get a black vs ss in december so i'm going to work the v6 just for a bit of fun and something different

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    Decided what your going to do about this one yet bro?
    Quote Originally Posted by Morton View Post
    You're better off using a 175g can of Masterfoods Wholegrain Mustard. I just measured that, and it's 9.5cm tall. Keep one in your car at all times, and if a police officer tries the "coke can test", you can tell him what I told you

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    Yea man just got her resprayed up the left hand side and all rust and damage fixed up, its looks awsome man ill post some pics soon

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    Quote Originally Posted by hotcalais View Post
    Yea man just got her resprayed up the left hand side and all rust and damage fixed up, its looks awsome man ill post some pics soon
    Good to hear man, it's always good when you get your car up and running again.
    Look forward to the pics.
    Quote Originally Posted by Morton View Post
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