02-16-2013, 10:41 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Kingwood, TX
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Got T-Boned today
Out for a short drive to the store on a nice sunny day with the top down and I come to an intersection, stop and let a few cars o and then proceed into the intersection when an 85 year old lady comes right through without stopping and hits me on the passenger side, spun my car around twice!
Considering the force of impact I am surprised how she held up, but also surprised that no side airbag deployed??
Now to deal with insurance and see if they total or try to repair.
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02-16-2013, 10:45 AM
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still plays with cars...
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Baden, ON, Canada
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Ouch!
Glad you weren't hurt!
Put it back to stock, and fast, because that will likely be written off.
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02-16-2013, 10:57 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Kansas
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Ouch! Glad you are okay! Hopefully the insurance company takes care of you- The fact the door seal is curled back is not a good thing from a repair stand point- It took the hit well.
That looks like the dent an old Buick might make!
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02-16-2013, 11:12 AM
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recycledsixtie
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Edmonton Canada
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It was fortunate you did not get hit on the driver's side as u might have got hurt.
The car does not look so good. I hope you get satisfaction from the insurance co.
The offending party's driving days should be over. You have my greatest sympathy...
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02-16-2013, 11:16 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Boston
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DAMN. Sorry Man....cars can be replaced. YOU can't be. Look at it this way... You get your Box repaired...
or you get another Box !
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02-16-2013, 11:20 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Arlington Heights, IL
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Hate to see this. Sorry. I'm glad you did not get hurt. Hope grandma is A-OK too. That's why we have insurance.
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02-16-2013, 11:46 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Kingwood, TX
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Thanks
Yes all were ok and nobody got hurt, which is all that really matters.
She was driving an old Honda Accord and did not get hardly any damage.
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02-16-2013, 11:56 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Houston
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Ouch, at least your OK. I too live here in Houston. I have been around quite a bit and driven in many countries, Houston by far has the worst drivers that I have yet to encounter. Not to be a vulture but if you plan to part anything out let me know. I have a 2000 S same color if you want to swap parts before the insurance Co has there way with you.
Frank
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02-16-2013, 12:13 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: DFW
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Sorry to see the car like that, but glad you did not get hurt. Gosh, what does the inside interior view look like?
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02-16-2013, 12:15 PM
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Mobile Porsche Surgeon
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Plano Texas
Posts: 239
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ouch!!!!! But it does not look to fatal. A new door and it is not to deep into the rear quarter panel.
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Early 1996 / 97 Boxster, 130 k, De snorkeled, IMS, Top Speed Headers.
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02-16-2013, 12:34 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Orange County, CA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BoxsterSteve
Glad you weren't hurt!
Put it back to stock, and fast, because that will likely be written off.
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Yes glad your ok. Looks like that is totaled.
Want to sell me your clear side markers?
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02-16-2013, 12:36 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Kingwood, TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kenny Boxster
Sorry to see the car like that, but glad you did not get hurt. Gosh, what does the inside interior view look like?
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Actually if you look from the drivers side you can not tell it was in an accident, no damage on the inside only from the passenger side, the front quarter panel took some damage and the passenger side door is toast (came in about 8 inches) though the glass did not break as widow was up and the rear passenger panel is toast, have not looked up under the car yet but no leaking fluids and it was drivable back to the house, although I was only 10 blocks away from my house.
I am actually very impressed with the way the Box took the hit, I have been in other cars that took a similar hit and the outcome was much more damage.
Waiting on the insurance adjuster to call, supposed to come by tonight to look it over and give me some more information.
Again quite impressed with the ability of our little cars to take a hit like that and protect the occupant.
I knew I should have said yes to Lou to go on a nice drive today, but was on standby to fly out to the Netherlands on business....... needles to say my travel plans have changed slightly
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02-16-2013, 12:58 PM
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Mobile Porsche Surgeon
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Plano Texas
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Again I would like to say, this car would be an ez rebuild, the unibody does not look bent from the photo, the intake on the passengers side is a dummy, its mostly skin deep.
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02-16-2013, 01:16 PM
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Autobahn Glanz
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 1,282
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Good to see everyone is ok. Such a nice ride too, you've done some great stuff to it from what I could tell in your 'Garage'.
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02-16-2013, 02:38 PM
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recycledsixtie
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Edmonton Canada
Posts: 824
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One of the above posters says that it could be a relatively easy fix. From my perspective if it was mine I hope the insurance co. totals it so I could start afresh.
If it was fixed up I would question whether it would be totally aligned after bodywork was done? Also when u came to sell it (if you wanted to sell it that is) and the prospective buyer asked, "has it had an accident?" You likely would say yes.
I would likely only settle for a big cash settlement. Oh by the way do you have any whiplash? I am not litigious crazy but don't rush into signing anything. Is your brain scrambled? Are u thinking clearly? Don't rush into any decisions. That is my 5 cents worth..........
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02-16-2013, 02:41 PM
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Boxster 1999
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Canada
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Glad to see you were not hurt and I hope this get sorted out to your advantge or at least the way u want!
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02-16-2013, 04:25 PM
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Certified Boxster Addict
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Los Angeles
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Glad that you're ok. That is what matters most.
As Recycledsixtie said, I'd prefer to have it totaled. The resale value will take a big hit after an accident like that. No one will want to touch your car because of the risk that something was not repaired correctly.
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02-16-2013, 04:27 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: O.C. CA
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Glad you are OK. The airbag should not deploy unless there is enough weight on the seat to make it think the seat is occupied.
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02-16-2013, 05:27 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Houston, TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by boxster6354
I knew I should have said yes to Lou to go on a nice drive today, but was on standby to fly out to the Netherlands on business....... needles to say my travel plans have changed slightly
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Glad you're ok Travis. I cringed when I saw the damage on that beautiful car of yours. I was looking forward to us going next Sunday to the LSR Concours on the Kemah Boardwalk.
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02-16-2013, 06:15 PM
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Current Cars
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Pottstown, PA
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Well if they total it would you consider selling the headlights and taillights ?
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