NMNA - IAAI Manual 2005 TSX, $925 BIN (Cincinnati)

https://www.iaai.com/vehicledetails/42124216?RowNumber=1

High miles at 218K and maybe not the best maintained (judging only by the "modifications"), but still a nice donor for something?

wow, it is interesting for sure. anyone know if you have to be a dealer in OH? Is the buy it now price real? (or how much in fees should one expect to pay on top of that?)

In reply to Robbie (Forum Supporter) :

Yes, in Ohio this is available to "Public" buyers meaning you do not have to be a dealer and do not need a broker.  You do however have to pay a $200 annual fee just to be able to even place a bid.  I would but I let my annual membership lapse during Covid-early-days.

$925 is $1308 after fees.  

Both dashboard air bags went off but there seems to be a-pillar bags that didnt do off.  There was then certainly some front bumper bar rearward movement but the a-pillars would be triggered by side movement which there was none.  

It could just be the angle, but I think the driver's side front tire has been moved back.  Could be nothing more than control arm bent but budget for a little more suspension rebuild on that side.  

In engine picture, the alt with tag looks shinny and new. 

These guys in south Metro Detroit (Brownstown) have: 

$300 Front bumper assembly
$125 fenders, each, might only need one.
$200 hood, but hood might be good.
all in what appears to be the right color.  There is probably a bulk purchase discount to be had.

ZOIKS! the same place wants $250 PER Headlamp!  Xenon

Yeah, it would be for an engine donor, not a flip. But missing expensive headlights means it's less valuable to a competing bidder who is planning to flip.

I also see the wheel bent back. Hard to tell what else was hit underneath. Might have radiator or oil pan damage which makes the engine donor part sketchy.

I put that Acura in my IAA watchlist and the site just sent me a notice that the Acura has sold.  

In reply to John Welsh :

Well it wasn't me!