I hit a deer!!

[jsceash]

Originally Posted by jb92563

I think what folk meant about the issue of having a claim, it that your Boxster will have a collision on its record and a corresponding reduction in resale value.

It will just show up as front end damage and any prospective buyer will look elsewhere or want a deep discount for a "Crashed" boxster.

Just something to consider if you think its something you can fix yourself.

Your right there wasn't thinking about that.

[jpl2407]

Originally Posted by jb92563

I think what folk meant about the issue of having a claim, it that your Boxster will have a collision on its record and a corresponding reduction in resale value.

It will just show up as front end damage and any prospective buyer will look elsewhere or want a deep discount for a "Crashed" boxster.

Just something to consider if you think its something you can fix yourself.

Well I don't plan on selling it any time soon, lol.

[Boxtaboy]

That almost looks like it'll be fine once you replace the headlamp and properly align the headlamp reciever plate. Are you sure the fender moved? Is the first picture taken with the hood open from the latch? If so, then I guess he fender might have moved a little to the left.

[jpl2407]

The fender has shifted very slightly hence having a shop perform the repair properly.

[san rensho]

What happened to bambi.

[linklaw]

My 2008 Cayman was hit by a deer in September of this year. My wife and I were driving down a rural road when the deer jumped into our path and hit the car while it was air born. The damage to the car was the hood, right headlight, bumper cover and right fender. The airbags did not go off and the cost to get it fixed was $5900. As others have stated, it was a comprehensive claim with lower deductible and does not count against my insurance rating. My friend at the bodyshop said, "whatever you do, always hit the deer" meaning don't try to avoid it and hit a tree or another car. His rationale was that "deer are soft" and trees and cars are hard.

[Anker]

Sounds like you are doing everything right! If you get it you will love it!

Anker