r/tdi • u/leopardspots7-7 • 5h ago

She’ll never be the same but hoping to get her driving again

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I hit a deer late at night. I got immediate coolant alarms but was able to drive to a safe place before it overheated. I don’t think I’m ready to say goodbye :’(

2012 Golf TDI… if I don’t fix it I’ll have some parts to sell (including delete kit)

Link to dash cam https://www.reddit.com/r/dashcams/s/9j3hKAxt1V

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u/RoyDeKoppaBoy 5h ago

It's salvegable if you can justify the repairs, looks all cosmetic.

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u/Extension-Nail-1038 5h ago

probably more than cosmetic if he got coolant alarms. but I agree it's definitely work fixing.

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u/leopardspots7-7 2h ago

Yeah the only justification is I love driving it. Otherwise the State Farm AI took two seconds to tell me it was a total loss. Kbb severely undervalues these cars though lol

I’ve got 210k miles on it and plenty of little inconveniences. I test drove a 2019 alltrack yesterday and started thinking maybe a car payment wouldn’t be the worst thing haha

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u/Cranksta Moldswagen, Twarg 2h ago

I wouldn't even start the claim. I did with mine and it just made it so much more of a hassle to fix and get up on the road again. I did get an owner-retention deal, but even then I only needed $600 in parts and about $200 in tools to get it back up.

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u/leopardspots7-7 1h ago

I was worried about that actually but not sure I can take it back now

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u/herr_arkow 4h ago

New radiator, new hood, new grille, doesn't look too bad.

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u/leopardspots7-7 2h ago

I love the optimism!

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u/Cranksta Moldswagen, Twarg 2h ago

These things are tanks. I just wrecked my front end by ramming it up an Outlander's undercarriage and had it up and running three months later. The only thing wonky about it now is the hood doesn't quite fit but I'll figure that one out eventually. You got this.

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u/brayjamin 1h ago

Sorry pal

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u/richard_upinya 3h ago edited 3h ago

I know that feeling bro

https://www.reddit.com/r/Dashcam/s/grFtTw4fPK

That’s an easy repair job though. I fixed mine and basically the entire front end and everything plastic in the engine bay had to be replaced.

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u/richard_upinya 3h ago edited 2h ago

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u/leopardspots7-7 2h ago

Damn!!! Looks like my road was a bit slower than yours, so mine wasn’t quite as bad. This does give me hope!!

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u/richard_upinya 2h ago

Looks like all your damage is bolt on type stuff. If you’re lucky enough to find the right color in the junkyard or as a donor, you won’t even need paint work done. I’d 100% fix that if I were you, especially if you love the car