08-14-2007, 11:23 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Coppell, TX
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Drive-Up ATM - 1, Boxster - 0
My son drove up to a local ATM the other day to get some cash. There was a guy there servicing the machine and he decided to extend the drawer in "service mode". It extended an additional 12 inches right into the drivers' side door of my Boxster! This thing left a 9 inch crease and a paint scraped dimple on my car! I am going for estimates tomorrow but I'm sure this won't be cheap. Bank has agreed to pay all damages and rental car costs. I just had no idea this could happen! Just a "heads-up" for all you cash starved Boxster owners! Beware of the ATM collision risk! After I get the estimates I'll post pics. Too weird!
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"97 Boxster" Guards Red, Coppell, TX 36,500 miles
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08-14-2007, 11:32 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Sacramento
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Wow,theres not too much that you can do about that one. It's good to see that the bank excepted that it was their fault and they will pay the price. Good luck with the repairs.
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08-14-2007, 11:49 AM
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Porscheectomy
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Seattle Area
Posts: 3,011
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My better half is continually surprised when I point out to her that the bumpers and fenders of her car are acquiring new "mystery" scratches on the driver's side, color-yellow. She loves to use the drive-up atm but seems to not know the corners of the car too well, bless her heart.
I periodically try to buff out and re-touch as much as I can and she continues to add these unconventional cosmetic alterations. I'm just glad she doesn't drive my P-car.
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08-14-2007, 12:00 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: chicago
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Originally Posted by blue2000s
My better half is continually surprised when I point out to her that the bumpers and fenders of her car are acquiring new "mystery" scratches on the driver's side, color-yellow. She loves to use the drive-up atm but seems to not know the corners of the car too well, bless her heart.
I periodically try to buff out and re-touch as much as I can and she continues to add these unconventional cosmetic alterations. I'm just glad she doesn't drive my P-car.
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funny thing is that they don't even mind those scratches and bruises, well at least my mom doesn't, nor does my sister.
and on top of that, they wash the cars like once a year....so i guess it kinda doesn't really make any difference lol
jsut weird.
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08-14-2007, 12:22 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Coppell, TX
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We P-car owners are too vane! I won't even leave a water spot on my car! The damage to my door drives me nuts, as I keep the Boxster as "perfect" as I can at all times. To have an ATM dent the car is just too aggravating...I want it fixed -yesterday! The good news is my wife won't drive the Box, meaning it's the perfect vehicle for me. Her Escape is full of minor dings and scrapes and she has no problem with that at all. Perspective? ( BTW - no disrespect to female Boxster drivers!) Whew!
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"97 Boxster" Guards Red, Coppell, TX 36,500 miles
2010 Mazda CX-7 AWD, Turbo, Grand Touring
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08-14-2007, 12:31 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Surf City, NC
Posts: 1,079
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Hey guys, in the grand scheme of things they really are just cars.
I've never forgiven myself for raising my voice to my first wife when she dinged my then brand new 914-6. Only time I ever got mad at her. I think I apologized later, but when she died it left me unable to ever really make it up to her.
I'd hate a ding in the Box, but I'll bite my tongue if current wife gets one. I won't carry another regret to my grave.
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