Idling/ stalling, no pedal response, weird ecu readings - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

ecp · 03-29-2023, 04:07 PM

surely not everyones cup of tea, but man was I proud. full colored ppf wrap done myself. only had it for a month before the car got hit. Do you guys think it's worth trying to keep? so many new parts all new suspension, lots of engine work, relatively new clutch, 987 custom seats full power and heated, cruise control and Bose sound with upgraded amp and speakers, new transmission, big sway bars, borla exhaust. I just wouldn't be able to replace it for whatever insurance would pay I'm sure. or I could save my pennies for a 996.....

Gilles · 03-29-2023, 04:14 PM

Only you know how much money and effort has been put on this car, I don't know the extent of the damage but perhaps is best to let the insurance company write off the car, and then buy it back from them..

With the money left, you can start saving for a 987BS, after driving the 986 you would not like the 996.. yes it's bigger but that's it..

ecp · 03-29-2023, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Gilles

Only you know how much money and effort has been put on this car, I don't know the extent of the damage but perhaps is best to let the insurance company write off the car, and then buy it back from them..

With the money left, you can start saving for a 987BS, after driving the 986 you would not like the 996.. yes it's bigger but that's it..

It’s minor damage. Need new hood and bumper cover. A lady backed up into me in a drive through. The trailer hitch hit the front of the hood and it buckled. It’s all bowed up. Pushed the frunk in about a quarter inch where the hood latch is. The work on the tub is what I think will total it. Ballpark 6k repair bill. Since I’m not at fault and have a police report I’d like them to handle it. However if they’re not going to give me anything for the many thousands in parts I have on the car then I will fight as much as I can. I know book value is about half of a decent 986 these days without the kind of work I’ve done to mine. A the end of the day fixed or not it’s a rolling total, but man it sure does drive perfect. Except for when it breaks.