New 2017 Sonic Owner - Salvage title

[RestoSonic]

Bought this Sonic (first two images) at a salvage auction around a month ago for $3190 out the door. Haven't owned a Chevy in 19 years. I'm actually a Mustang guy at heart. Owned/driven 15 or more 87-93 Mustangs in the last 23 years and stripped upwards of 70 of the 86-95 Mustangs out of my home.

I saw it as a very inexpensive low mile car that would probably do well for 5-6 years at which time I can sell it off to a teenager or something.

I'm a hard core gotta have aluminum wheels guy, so I'm already looking for a set of factory wheels. My favorite wheels are in the last image below.

Have some airbag issues with the car and looking for any direction from those with experience.

Thanks!

 

[RestoSonic]

And here it is nearly complete. Will install the fog light bezels once the paint has cured for another couple of days.

As you can see, I found a set of the LTZs on ebay really reasonably priced from Weaverparts. These guys have low prices and excellent customer service too!

 

[shoey]

Woah, awesome way to get into the car for super cheap. What was the breakdown on repair costs? What all needed to be replaced?

 

[Downforce]

great before and after pics. Looks great with those wheels and the window tinting.

the damage did not look too bad, great price! i've often thought about buying something similar from Copart or another reputable source.

for anyone that wants to go this route, here is a good source for body shops: https://www.goldclass.com/

 

[Limo_89]

You fixed the car yourself?