Sigh... need to fix my matrix

[jamabee]

sup guys .. this is my first time posting here .. kinda need some advices from my fellow toyota owners...
I curbed my left front wheel big time yesterday night on a slipper right turn...Now.. my matrix is so busted...
here is the report by the dealership:

Left Front wheel damage. Visual Inspection.
Pushing into shop
Left Front Rim, tire, lower control, ball joint, sterring rack, over tie rod, sway bar and bushing, strut,
axle shaft, hub and bearing, knuckle, liner ALL DAMAGED
Need to check alignment and frame after

Approx $5000+tax (dealership labor +oem parts)

now since the car is not drive-able...i can hardly get it around town to quote for prices...

but i called up an Automind and they quoted me 4300 but with used parts...
i know i gotta dig deep in my pocket to fix my ride this time...but does anyone know what's a fair price for this job?

i;m from vancouver bc.. .any local body shop recommendation will be appreciated...

[mistamatrix]

Sounds like you hit the curb pretty hard.

$700 difference in savings wouldn't be worth it for me to cheapen out on new OEM parts.

[jamabee]

ya.. i totally didn't expect it was that bad considered there was only visual damage on the wheel.......

[Ericss81]

I hit a curb like that but I got away with 2 blown tires and a slightly chipped front rim. I would suggest you check local shops with the estimate from the stealership in hand. If posible, don't show them the amount so they don't take advantage of it. Doesn't have to be a known name shop. Any small shop would do it. I mean, it's only parts and bolts. There is nothing fancy involved so you don't need stealership ot a shop that know toyota specificly. Wish you luck!