read_the_wall 614 Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 I need advise My son needs a car bad He is in Edmond OK. There are a bunch of hail damaged cars with low miles they seem to be reduced in price approx. 3000-4000 from blue book. Is there a reason not to get one of these other than they are ugly ? Any ideas ? thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HighPlainsDrifter 466 Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Unlike a vehicle with water damage, the damage from hail is only superficial. If the plans are to run it to the ground then I think it's a great deal. Now, if it's going to be a vehicle that you later put up for resale you might want to think twice as it might be difficult to find a buyer. Whatever you do, stay away from water damaged vehicles. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
misterT 174 Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Hail damage is a major PITA to repair, a friend of mine who owns a body shop told me he hates to work on them. Most insurance companys will not pay to replace the body panels so the shop has to fill every spot with bondo. So it would be expensive to repair the damage, if you dont intend to repair it it will probably be O.K. though you could get some paint peeling in and around the spots. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebuns1 4,323 Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 I have one. I dont give a shit. cosmetics dont mean shit when it comes to performance. If you can score it for a good deal, then fuck it. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobRez 1,895 Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Just means having a car that resembles a golf ball. I would Rock one for the savings for sure!!! I don't care about dents, just reliability. I say it's worth it. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vulcan16 971 Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 If he gets in an accident,and its the other persons fault, don't expect them to pay to fix it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JC GoF 70 Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Not a big deal and you can try and look for a paintless dent remover in your area and just do one panel at a time.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwelhse 1,285 Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Whatever one else already said... Hail damage is NOTHING that would offend me about a good honest daily driver if I got a good deal. However, when the haggling starts, it would be the biggest problem that Earth has even known!!!!! If your son doesn't like it, he can buy whatever he wants! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EthanM 514 Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 If I could get it real cheap then heck yeah I'd get it to use as a daily driver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
read_the_wall 614 Posted May 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 You guys are awesome........thank you very much. My son is at a dealership as you guys are responding to this...... I got on the phone with the sales guy and used the "golf ball" statement He came down another $500.00 after I whined a bit. Car is bought................. Thank you again everyone............................this forum is so cool................. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HighPlainsDrifter 466 Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Post a picture if you can... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
read_the_wall 614 Posted May 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 This is about the worst car that was there. The one he got is not as bad and is white. I'm waiting for a picture of it. It's white.....like a golf ball.........that cracks me up Rob...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lone Eagle 839 Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Looks like some rich guy pissed off a prostitute, and she danced on it in her high heels. I had a couple of hail damaged cars back in Bama(a Dodge Caravan and a Geo Metro). Wife called them "personality dents". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matthew Hopkins 1,065 Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 buy it and get a vanity license plate that says DIMPLES 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devildogdakota 804 Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 My ole' lady's Civic is very uniformly damaged. I ain't shittin' you. It's almost like someone symetrically ball peened the entire hood, roof and trunk every 3" on center. We had a nasty hail storm two years ago. One guy who was making a run for it had his hands over his head made the local paper. His hand was broken by a hail stone the size of a hardball. Tons of vehicles and houses were damaged. I was on the phone with a friend when it was happening and the metal roof I have on my home getting slammed by the hail was so loud inside that I couldn't hear myself yelling out loud. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vulcan16 971 Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 My ole' lady's Civic is very uniformly damaged. I ain't shittin' you. It's almost like someone symetrically ball peened the entire hood, roof and trunk My ex brother in law ball peened his 84 Camaro convertible in a insurance scam. Wrapped the hammer with a small towel and went to work on the hood and trunk. I ended up buying it from his son CHEAP a couple of years later Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebuns1 4,323 Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 buy it and get a vanity license plate that says DIMPLES Fuck yeah Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOWARD COSELL 155 Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 This is about the worst car that was there.The one he got is not as bad and is white. I'm waiting for a picture of it. It's white.....like a golf ball.........that cracks me up Rob...... I fix hail damage for a living (PDR) I'm working in Indiana right now. By the looks of the damage on that roof, it can be fixed paintless if you decide to fix it one day. Also, he did good by going with white because it hides a lot. I have some buddies working in Oklahoma City if you decide to fix it but you might want to wait because It's still early in the season and there'll be many more storms to come, especially in Oklahoma. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
read_the_wall 614 Posted May 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 This is about the worst car that was there.The one he got is not as bad and is white. I'm waiting for a picture of it. It's white.....like a golf ball.........that cracks me up Rob...... I fix hail damage for a living (PDR) I'm working in Indiana right now. By the looks of the damage on that roof, it can be fixed paintless if you decide to fix it one day. Also, he did good by going with white because it hides a lot. I have some buddies working in Oklahoma City if you decide to fix it but you might want to wait because It's still early in the season and there'll be many more storms to come, especially in Oklahoma. Thanks for the info. I don't think he will fix it because he has no place to park it under cover. And he's not getting another dime outta me.......... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOWARD COSELL 155 Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 This is about the worst car that was there.The one he got is not as bad and is white. I'm waiting for a picture of it. It's white.....like a golf ball.........that cracks me up Rob...... I fix hail damage for a living (PDR) I'm working in Indiana right now. By the looks of the damage on that roof, it can be fixed paintless if you decide to fix it one day. Also, he did good by going with white because it hides a lot. I have some buddies working in Oklahoma City if you decide to fix it but you might want to wait because It's still early in the season and there'll be many more storms to come, especially in Oklahoma. Thanks for the info. I don't think he will fix it because he has no place to park it under cover. And he's not getting another dime outta me.......... No problem, shoot me a PM anytime if you need any info or if i can help you in any way. Check out this HHR from a storm in Texas last year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
belt fed frog 56 Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 (edited) Hey them Golf ball dimples change the air flow over the car it May get better gallon/mileage than an un dimpled car ! I know a Big EU manufacturer was using dimpled under body panels for this reason on their high $$,$$$ cars . Just a thought Also because of the dents i would bet he never gets hit in an accident !! every vehicle i have ever owned had a dent and i am going on more than 16 years no tickets no accidents Edited May 4, 2013 by belt fed frog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Syndicate 812 Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Body work for hail damage be a harsh mistress matey... Pops works for statefarm. he's got stories about people thinking they'll break even on fixing them up in spades. SOOOO just low ball the MOFO out of them. They'll usually take it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwelhse 1,285 Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 buy it and get a vanity license plate that says DIMPLES "XLBUMPY1" Hey them Golf ball dimples change the air flow over the car https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVV_COOey0E Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HB of CJ 1,263 Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Parts or scrap value only. Add $100 to the crush value and you have it correct. HB of CJ (old coot) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
misterT 174 Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 (edited) one firend of mine had a green truck with hail damage he called it "the pickle" glad you found a deal! Edited May 4, 2013 by misterT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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