I just let my 8 roll down a huge hill into a person's BRICK house corner. I've demolished the rear left side of my car. This bent my wheel (so hopefully a good bit of shock went into it), i believe it also hurt the axle and perhaps the limited slip diff. My question was, if I take it to a Mazda bodyshop, do you guys think I'm going to get it back to the way it was? I was told at both bodyshops I'm thinking of going to that it'll be FINE. And they guaranteed that they do this all day long.

Opinions that it'll feel the same?

I was told it looked mostly "aesthetically damaged" not so much mechanically. And I don't really believe all that. The trunk got bent up AND the window flew out. Luckily, I don't THINK the frame was bent any. But another thing, is that I'm not sure the paint job will be the same.

*just trying to be thorough in what all happened*

I'm sorry to hear of your misfortune but I must mention to you that I probably have everything that you need. Mazda used parts is what I do all day long. I guess it's up to your insurance company also but let me know if I can help relieve the burden.
Paul.

thanx paul, but i think i'd rather the insurance company buy me new parts on the ones i need replacing. argh!!!!

thanx a mill though.

Keep me in mind and all the best to you,
Paul.

will do. any one else have any opinions? will this affect my drivability at all really?

No need for double threads...

this wasn't a doubled thread. one was about resale value. :( sorry if it was though. move my thread if ya want. i don't mind!