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jb92563 · 08-15-2014, 06:27 AM

Since it was a parking lot speed hit it sure looks like the damage would be limited to the bumper and hood/latch.

If it was me I'd get a couple estimates and then settle with insurance for the cash and you will have enough to pay for a nice new upgraded bumper, a new hood and a paint job for it all to match.

I'd also replace the hood latch components unless they remarkably remained undamaged somehow.

Don't forget to haggle for the "lost Value" since once an exotic car has an accident on its record it takes an extra loss in value no matter how well its fixed.
For a 986 I figure its a $1000 -$2000 hit.

08-15-2014, 06:27 AM	#31
jb92563 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 1,665	Since it was a parking lot speed hit it sure looks like the damage would be limited to the bumper and hood/latch. If it was me I'd get a couple estimates and then settle with insurance for the cash and you will have enough to pay for a nice new upgraded bumper, a new hood and a paint job for it all to match. I'd also replace the hood latch components unless they remarkably remained undamaged somehow. Don't forget to haggle for the "lost Value" since once an exotic car has an accident on its record it takes an extra loss in value no matter how well its fixed. For a 986 I figure its a $1000 -$2000 hit. __________________ "It broke because it wants to be Upgraded " 2012 Porsche Performance Driving School - SanDiego region 2001 Boxster S, Top Speed muffler, (Fred's) Mini Morimotto Projectors, Tarret UDP, Short Shifter, Touch Screen Dual Din Radio, 03 4 Bow glass Top (DD & Auto-X since May 17,2012)