Sad day........(New Beginning)

[blinkwatt]

I just received word that my Boxster has been declared a total loss...........I was afraid of this.

I'm going today to check it out and grab my exhaust and couple of personal things in it.

Man this sucks. I didn't even wreck it doing something cool.

I learned sooooo much while working on it,I'l never forget it. It was the first car I owned and bought.

Gone but not forgotten.



Now for the good part.

I'm now looking for an 00-02' 986 S.
Here is what I want in it;

-6-psd.

- 35-50k miles on it,I want low mileage but not soo low I have to worry about a IMS failure

-I know this is a long shot but it's worth a try,I'm looking for a 00' Zenith Blue S,the only year they made that color. I would be willing to look at ANY color.

-Litronics a plus

-I don't care what wheels because I will change them anyways

-You have to let me take it to a dealership for a PPI

-Receipts are a plus


*I'd buy a base 00-04' 986 IF it was really special;

-3 spoke steering wheel

-same mileage

-5 spd

-litronics

-must meet me at a dealership to get a PPI done

-you have a darn good price

Thanks
Robert

[Gary in BR]

If you can get the MB Quarts I'll buy them from you.

[unklekraker]

dude, my heart is broken after reading it...I know how much time you spend on your Boxster

but good luck on your new beginning...at least you are staying in the Boxster families

Robert, sorry about your car. She was a beauty!!

[JP-s-in st. louis]

sorry about your loss man. best of luck in your hunt. Mine is still for sale and I would be willing to work with you on the price.

[blinkwatt]

Originally Posted by JP-s-in st. louis

sorry about your loss man. best of luck in your hunt. Mine is still for sale and I would be willing to work with you on the price.

I would consider that but I don't think my Dad would like a car in the house faster than his 996.

[Gary in BR]

Ok I feel like a heel.

Robert it does suck that your car is gone, I know I would feel like a member of my family moved on.

Again I'm sorry for your loss.

[Perfectlap]

Do you still have the stock wheels? Maybe you can use those Carreras on the new BoxsterS?
Don't let them screw you on the pay out!
Bad news but think about it as a unexpected promotion.

[timothy]

Wow sorry to hear that. The damage sure didn't look that bad from your photos but I guess bean counters get the last word. Might add PSM to your list.

[blinkwatt]

Originally Posted by Gary in BR

If you can get the MB Quarts I'll buy them from you.

I will try. I don't know how much time I will get to change stuff out on it.

[Back2DTM]

Hey we have a S:

Price $24,900
Mileage 26,000
Exterior Color Gray
Interior Color Black
Transmission 6 Speed Manual

Xenon headlight, Dual Power seats... dentless
If you want to drive down to LA and check the car out. PM me.

wow. sorry dude, it looked like such a minor crash?

[bigb]

Sorry to hear about the total loss Robert. Hope to see you in a boxster soon! Just curious, what was cost of the repairs needed on your car? As others have opined, looking at the pics one wouldn't think they were looking at a totaled car.

[Grizzly]

Wow, Robert, I can't believe it was a total loss. I'm so sorry. Good luck in your search for a replacement.

Hey! They're calling this Cobalt Blue. Isn't it close to Zenith Blue?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2000-BOXSTER-RARE-TRIPLE-BLUE-LOW-MILES-AND-LOADED_W0QQitemZ320161613146QQihZ011QQcategoryZ601 5QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I only wanted you to see the color. Judging by the way the front bumper fits, I think the car has been tagged in the front. Plus, those wheels suck.

[Dr. Kill]

Originally Posted by Grizzly

Wow, Robert, I can't believe it was a total loss. I'm so sorry. Good luck in your search for a replacement.

Hey! They're calling this Cobalt Blue. Isn't it close to Zenith Blue?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2000-BOXSTER-RARE-TRIPLE-BLUE-LOW-MILES-AND-LOADED_W0QQitemZ320161613146QQihZ011QQcategoryZ601 5QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I only wanted you to see the color. Judging by the way the front bumper fits, I think the car has been tagged in the front. Plus, those wheels suck.

Yeah, but it is one of those rare "Porsche Boxster Convertibles." You don't see too many of those around.

Robert - sorry to hear about your loss - I echo the general sentiment here though - am sure you will be riding in something better in no-time.

[blinkwatt]

Originally Posted by bigb

Sorry to hear about the total loss Robert. Hope to see you in a boxster soon! Just curious, what was cost of the repairs needed on your car? As others have opined, looking at the pics one wouldn't think they were looking at a totaled car.

The break down was something like 69 hours labor(at least), $3.5k in parts just for the body. The current and known damage totaled $12k just from that.

Now the part that took them from repairing to totaling it was a potential transmission and who knows what else replacement. After I started the car after the accident it was like short shift kit clunkyness times 5. It was really weird. Instead of wondering if it was o.k. and taking it all apart they assumed it was messed up the total damage was heading upwards of $22k+.

The pictures HID everything. The trunk buckled BAD,like it kinda bent upwards. The entire rear end of the car shift 1/2 inch to the right,it was bad.

[nickg]

blink..i'd buy that suspension.

[SC986]

Sorry to hear about the outcome. It sure didn't look that bad in the photos. I hope you find a great one out there.

[djomlas]

wow man, just saw this, sorry to hear.

i cant believe it went from a rear bumper and spoiler replacement/upgrade to totaled car.

[Franco]

Hi, sorry about your loss man.

I wish you a beautiful new baby real soon