Rear ended by a drunk. - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Chuck W. · 11-20-2010, 07:26 AM

DUI drivers kill about 18,000 people a year. I am glad you weren't one.

I would agree; they'll total your Boxster. Start now gathering numbers and supporting documents justifying how much you want for your car. Recent sales and work you've done on your car. Have a number (a realistic one) in mind.

Good luck and keep us posted.

Cardinalcreek · 11-20-2010, 09:54 AM

$1,650 here to replace bumper cover and one taillight...

Mark_T · 11-20-2010, 11:21 AM

If you buy it back you'll spend weeks (months?) fixing it and it will never be the same. I'd just take the cash and buy another one.

You should go to his house and nail his dog to his front door.

Alex Walker · 11-20-2010, 11:25 AM

Thanks for all the comments guys! Yeah it looks like I'll be taking the cash and upgrading. I'm looking a nice black S model with a few upgrades so it looks like it's all been for the better.

Not only was the guy drunk, but he stuffed a bag of marijuana in his mouth as he stumbled over to see if we were ok. My friend who was in the car with me had to hold me back from beating the guy's ass. Thankfully the cops showed up and we were put in an ambulance or he would've had hell to pay...

extanker · 11-20-2010, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark_T

If you buy it back you'll spend weeks (months?) fixing it and it will never be the same. I'd just take the cash and buy another one.

You should go to his house and nail his dog to his front door.

thats a tad over the top isnt it. it is a car right ?

Mark_T · 11-20-2010, 11:48 AM

Not because he destroyed the car - because he was driving drunk and stoned.

There are countries that would consider me a bleeding heart liberal (trust me - I'm not) for letting him off that easy. Get caught drunk-driving in the Middle East and see what happens to you.

JTP · 11-20-2010, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark_T

You should go to his house and nail his dog to his front door.

Why punish the innocent dog? I think you meant to say 'nail his balls to his front door'

extanker · 11-20-2010, 11:51 AM

use the insurrance money for whatever makes you happy but shy away from touching another mans dog and balls

jmatta · 11-20-2010, 04:49 PM

You were fortunate...the Box paid the price, but you survived.

I ALWAYS tell my kids there are two types of drivers out there...idiots and morons; be on constant watch for both...even more so in the high risk hours.

kcpaz · 11-20-2010, 05:46 PM

looks like a Subaru conversion car in the making....