"Art" > wrote in message
hlink.net...
> A friend had a pretty bad accident with a 2004 L300 wagon. Basically lost
> control and squeezed the front between 2 other cars. So bascially
headlights
> and fenders on both sides done it, along with hood, bumper and some damage
> to the front under carriage.... a suspension cradle and some of the
exhaust
> pipe has to be replaced. All together about $5000 worth of damage on a
$22k
> car. I fortunately have never been involved in such a big accident or
> repair so I have no experience but my buddy was wondering if he can expect
> the car to be put back together properly, or should he get rid of it
before
> problems show up. Anyone out there with experience?
>
>

I had a similar accident with my '98 SL2 but it was heavier damage on one
side instead of medium on both.... same tally, 5k worth of damage. I got my
repairs done at the dealers' body shop and my car had never run smoother
than after the repairs were done.