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Think my Elgrand adventure might be over

WeldHog said:
Oh man, that rrally sucks but glad you're alright. Given prices of spares it would be cheaper to buy new one than get it repaired, unless you do stuff yourself ut that too would still cost quite a lot. Probably >3k.
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I have no intention of fixing it myself, that's why I have insurance.

Driver's airbag is $700,
dash top is $720,
passenger airbag is $1200,
front bumper kit is $700
Front seat belt is $375 x2 (pre-tensioners have fired so belts are locked solid)
Rear seat belt is $200 x4 (although I don't know that the rears have pre-tensioners)

I got bored looking after that.

All those parts are available from Amayama (and presumably a UK dealer with enough mark up). With shipping, duty and VAT just those parts will be well north of £5000 that's before any bodywork, chassis repairs, radiator, lights etc.

So I fully expect it to be written off. Hopefully a specialist breaker will buy it and part it out, I don't have the time or patience for that.

Bar my modified stalk assembly (and I'm not sure I'd want to use a clockspring that has actually triggered an airbag) and my sat nav/entertainment mods (although only useful if I buy another S2 and I'd prefer an S3) there aren't any other parts I'd really want to remove.

The front splitter had already been cracked when I hit a deer last autumn and I doubt it is salvageable.

I could remove the wheelchair (and the driver's side middle seat which although trimmed in HWS half leather has two arm rests as it's a seven seater) but that would assume I buy another S2 Elgrand HWS with a dark interior (again I'd rather a S3). I'd also have to find all the electrics as it has a remote, switch on the b-pillar and an interlock for the power door. Definitely easier to just buy another Elgrand with one fitted.
 
cjholding said:
I don't think so, removing it is probably pretty involved and although rare they do come up for sale reasonably regularly (there are two on eBay right now).

There are alternatives too; Estima, Vellfire and Alphard are all available with wheelchairs, although none currently for sale. I could be tempted by a hybrid, but they don't appear to actually deliver any real improvement in fuel economy over an Elgrand.
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just read about it charles as I have been away for a week, glad your ok but shame about your bus.....if you get it back I'll have your screen h/u mods etc, don't meen to sound mercenary, glad your ok
 
yes, my bad.
I forgot about dash and airbag! Yeah 6k.

Defo would be cheaper to buy another one instead and sell what's good from this one.

Yeah, some prices of even used parts are ridiculous.
 
cjholding said:
Had a little argument with a concrete barrier.
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Back end broke loose coming off a roundabout. Caught the first slide but must have wound the lock off too fast as it flicked the other way and at that point I was just a passen
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cjholding said:
I'm in total agreement, hopefully I can sort out insurance claim promptly.
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Just think of better Elgrand to come .stay safe
 
So sorry to hear/see this CJ :( Glad to hear you’re okay and I hope, although a major PITA, your Elgrand journey is revived and becomes even stronger!

I’ve only been here a while, but it’s obvious you’re one of the arteries of this magnificent club. You’ve been a massive help to me to say the least…
 
Sorry to hear about your accident, but glad to know you are ok
Hope that you manage to get behind the wheel of an S3 soon (y)
 
Terrible situation.. hope all is well. The main thing is that everyone is safe! And iron .. You will definitely make iron, there is a little work. Everything will be fine!
 
It's like seeing the Mona Lisa slashed with a fork.
 
Glad you are ok. The van, although lovely, is just a thing, and can be fixed or replaced .
 
polls59 said:
Just think of better Elgrand to come .stay safe
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cjholding said:
Had a little argument with a concrete barrier.
qCV2QO5.jpeg

Back end broke loose coming off a roundabout. Caught the first slide but must have wound the lock off too fast as it flicked the other way and at that point I was just a passenger.
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what was the outcome regarding insurance? My boy has done something similar, luckily hes a named driver. Wont tell you the names ive been calling him though. were calling the insurers early this evening. I WANT MY Elgrand BACK!!!!
 
My goodness. What a sobering story. I shall remind myseld of your parts quote every time I'm tempted to put my foot down.
 
Noticed that a long term forum member @Phil hasn't been on the forum since October!
Anyone heard from him at all?
 
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