2000 Boxster S: crashed - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

san rensho · 05-25-2011, 09:11 AM

Be sure to beat up the insurance company. Definitely go for a total loss. With that much damage, even with an expert fix the car will never be the same.

Car values are an opinion, so theres lots of room to make your case with the ins. co that your car is worth more than they will say it is. Prepare a package in writing, get the highest estimates from various sources, NADA, Kelly and also include autotrader and ebay listings for the same car. If you have pictures, be sure to include those.

Good luck and sorry fro the crash.

jaykay · 05-25-2011, 09:32 AM

This is terrible....and heartbreaking. I am glad you are okay

Cloudsurfer · 05-25-2011, 09:35 AM

Assuming total loss, you need to negotiate with the insurance company. They will want to pay average trade in value, while you want to argue for retail plus sales tax.

thstone · 05-25-2011, 12:18 PM

Glad that you're ok, that's what really matters.

As for a replacement, I'd also look at a 987 mainly because of loving a cabio. If you were willing to go to a hardtop, the Cayman can't be beat for performance and price.

Frodo · 05-25-2011, 05:14 PM

I'll echo what others have said: Good to hear you're fine...that's what counts, Right?

I'd make recommendations as to where to look next...but I'd have no idea (Porsche-wise) just what to recommend. (I've owned no Porsche other than my current Boxster!) Good luck in your search.

JTP · 05-25-2011, 06:47 PM

Thanks everyone. The other driver was 75 yrs old and didn't see me at all when he pulled out. Good news is his insurance is covering everything.

As for my car hunt, I'm still researching and gathering information.

urban_legend · 05-26-2011, 06:50 PM

several of us have been through it lately. I got in my first accident ever after 35 years of driving and totaled my box. This after six months of work and new parts to get it right. I had more time under it than driving it.

After the shock - take your time and enjoy the process on replacing it.
I ended up with a 2003S for the insurance $ from my 2001.

And grab any parts you can - we can use them.
And nice (in a weird way) to see your car live on as an organ donor.