[s-cars] Need Front End Parts

[Douglas Fifield]

Due to a greasy snowstorm, a hill, and a young driver, my 95.5 S6
sustained front end damage thanks to the steel bumper on a pickup
truck that was in front of us at the stop sign.  Known parts that need
replacement are hood, bumper shell, misc. parts in between, and
perhaps a radiator.  I was unable to open the hood until today
(accident happened last Tuesday night).  I had to drive the car 150
miles to the Twin Cities and my low coolant light started flashing
about 10 miles from my destination.

Once in the garage, I managed to get the hood up to see signs of
coolant all over the front of the engine.  The radiator and the
uprights it is attached to appear to have been pushed back.  Full
extent of the damage will require removal of the bumper and all the
trim.

What is the current thinking regarding radiators.  Buy OEM parts or
are there other suppliers who are as good but cheaper?

All thoughts appreciated.

D.

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Douglas in MN
95.5 Audi S//6 Avant
73 BMW R60/5 mit Toaster Tank