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99 Boxcutter 07-17-2012 10:37 PM

Parting out my Porsche Boxster :(
 
Well, I wrecked my boxster :ah: I spun out and hit the rear passenger side onto a light pole and broke the wheel clean off. I figure I take this opportunity to practice the ancient arts of becoming a Porsche technician.

The engine still cranks so that's good, but what other parts have good resale value other than the transmission?

Olin 07-17-2012 10:59 PM

Bugga, sorry to hear that Boxcutter. Sad news.

99 Boxcutter 07-17-2012 11:05 PM

I have this weird connection to my car... I know it's not alive but my heart tells me otherwise :(

AndyA6 07-18-2012 06:35 AM

Sorry to hear! Good luck!

BruceH 07-18-2012 07:02 AM

Sorry to hear, sounds like you are ok though? That's the most important part! If you are going to part it out, do you have the black mesh windscreen deflectors? I have the clear windscreen between the rollbars but not the mesh ones.

Perfectlap 07-18-2012 08:01 AM

How did you spin out? Dry weather? What tires are you on? I spun this car when I first bought it pulling out of a parking space to make a hard left in the rain. That was weird and I never came close to losing the car again. I was a fairly experienced driver at that point though having done a few seasons of autocross in a previous car.

John Bergen 07-18-2012 08:08 AM

Do you have the cigarette lighter? I don't smoke but my car is missing it and I'd like to fill this hole in the dash! Also need the small plastic L-shaped deflector piece (and screws) that is located immediately in front of the front wheel well. Thanks!

Perfectlap 07-18-2012 08:16 AM

Actually that cover over the cats that looks like a large dust pan. I need to replace that. Ripped it half way off speeding into a giant puddle in the dark. it was pouring. Then a homeless guy appeared out of nowhere with a floor jack and pryed it off while I was still in the car waving him off! Gave him $20 and went on my way.

986_inquiry 07-18-2012 10:34 AM

But u just got here! :(

What color is it? How are the headlights?

Overdrive 07-18-2012 11:20 AM

That really is unfortunate, but glad you're ok.

Aside from big obvious things like the engine and trans, just about anything on the car that wasn't damaged is valuable and you can sell it. Even if little things for for $20 and $30, overall you'll make yourself a decent amount of money when you add it all up selling off the parts if that is what you decide to do.

Airbags will be a big ticket item too if they did not deploy.

Mrmaddbrad 07-18-2012 12:58 PM

Seats, if in good condition, seem to be a big ticket item.
Uhh, if you have amber-free headlights they are also worth some big money.

What else is worth money? Hmm.... Wheels? Actually I'm looking to replace my 18" front right turbo twist if you still have one :P

Haha well glad you're alright. Post some pictures and people will pick it apart for you ;)

Tim1137 07-18-2012 01:12 PM

I need a couple brackets off the right front near the bumper, and id also be in the market for clear sidemarkers and non-amber headlights if you have them!

doragman 07-18-2012 02:28 PM

Sorry for your loss Boxcutter ...where in La are you ?

iceberg 07-18-2012 07:19 PM

Sorry to hear that Boxcutter! Did you fix the a/c before that happened? Good luck on your search for another one.

gomarlins3 07-18-2012 07:45 PM

Sorry to hear about your mishap, I can relate. I am still paying (and will continue to for 3 1/2 years) for a Porsche that I wrecked back in 2010.

If you are serious about selling parts off of the car, you may want to post up what you are willing to part with. I did that and made some money off of the car. The wheels can bring in some money as well as the spare if you had one. Those are items I sold as well as the 'carcass' to help pay off some bills.

sfoster13 07-19-2012 03:16 AM

head over to rennlist into the racing forum. the spec boxster guys will want the engine, tranny, body panels, etc.

Flavor 987S 07-19-2012 05:39 AM

Did you hit another pole this year, or was this the accident you were in last year?:

http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/29286-pimp-my-boxcutter-%5Bpics%5D.html

You sound like that guy "Jerry Newman" in the State Farm commercials.:)

Glad you're not injured.

99 Boxcutter 07-29-2012 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flavor 987S (Post 298191)
Did you hit another pole this year, or was this the accident you were in last year?:

http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/29286-pimp-my-boxcutter-%5Bpics%5D.html

You sound like that guy "Jerry Newman" in the State Farm commercials.:)

Glad you're not injured.

Man, that was last year?

deptotpr 07-31-2012 04:46 AM

Brother, you should stop drinking so much :cheers: lol

Eric G 07-31-2012 05:30 AM

PM sent...


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