09-25-2011, 06:44 PM
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My 2003 Boxster S hit by school bus
Last Monday a bus made a right and side swiped my driver side fender and ripped off my bumper. Broke my heart, wondering, is it a total, where would I get the parts if I fixed it myself, is an upgrade bumper cool?
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Age 21- 914 smashed in the front, did the body work, painted it Guards Red, fun car.
Age 27 - Germany, 2 Ea. 924's
Age 28-37 - Bought 1966 912, pulled out of Dirt, re-build, dialy driver for 8 years.
Age 47 - 03 Boxster S Guards Red - Love it!
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09-25-2011, 06:56 PM
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Sorry for your accident. The damage will not likely be more than $3,000 so it won't likely total your car. I've never seen any aftermarket front bumper cover that looks enough different than the original to make me want one. So if it jazzes you, then get one. Also as one who wants his vehicles immaculate, I would never entertain repairing accident damage that an insurance company is going to pay out on anyway. But again, it's your car so your choices.
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Last edited by DenverSteve; 01-12-2012 at 07:38 PM.
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09-25-2011, 07:12 PM
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Porscheectomy
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JamesBorisPerez
Last Monday a bus made a right and side swiped my driver side fender and ripped off my bumper. Broke my heart, wondering, is it a total, where would I get the parts if I fixed it myself, is an upgrade bumper cool?
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Only your insurance company can tell you if it's a total.
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09-25-2011, 07:31 PM
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2003 Boxster S hit
Thanks, just had the lights, windshield and front end painted
Cost, $6,300.00! These cars are expensive to fix, one light
Assembly is 1,400.00 ( Zenon)
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Age 21- 914 smashed in the front, did the body work, painted it Guards Red, fun car.
Age 27 - Germany, 2 Ea. 924's
Age 28-37 - Bought 1966 912, pulled out of Dirt, re-build, dialy driver for 8 years.
Age 47 - 03 Boxster S Guards Red - Love it!
Future - Speedster Replica
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09-25-2011, 07:46 PM
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Glad things got fixed up. Yes, the Litronic (projector) headlights on these cars are very expensive, which is just the way it is, unfortunately.
Was the car parked or were you driving when this happened?
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09-25-2011, 08:19 PM
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2003 Boxster S hit
I was stopped at a light in the turnings lane, should have the
CHP report by Friday
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Age 21- 914 smashed in the front, did the body work, painted it Guards Red, fun car.
Age 27 - Germany, 2 Ea. 924's
Age 28-37 - Bought 1966 912, pulled out of Dirt, re-build, dialy driver for 8 years.
Age 47 - 03 Boxster S Guards Red - Love it!
Future - Speedster Replica
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09-26-2011, 11:00 AM
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If you want to "upgrade" your bumper cover, the OEM Aero II (AKA GT3 Mark 1) front bumper is popular and has the factory fit and finish that many aftermarket pieces are lacking. If you go this route, you'll also want the factory aero side skirts too.
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09-26-2011, 01:32 PM
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2003 Boxster S hit
Thank you, looks very nice, my Boxster has the aero option
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Age 21- 914 smashed in the front, did the body work, painted it Guards Red, fun car.
Age 27 - Germany, 2 Ea. 924's
Age 28-37 - Bought 1966 912, pulled out of Dirt, re-build, dialy driver for 8 years.
Age 47 - 03 Boxster S Guards Red - Love it!
Future - Speedster Replica
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09-26-2011, 01:44 PM
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Opposed to Subie Burble
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And therein lies your high cost for the fix. Aerokit body parts aren't exactly cheap, and let's not even get into paint. 
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1997 Arctic Silver Boxster, 5-spd
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09-26-2011, 03:27 PM
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is it exactly the same as the gt3 mk 1?
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09-26-2011, 08:18 PM
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2003 Boxster S Hit
I was able to contact the other parties insurance,
I am thinking of pursing a diminished value claim as well.
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Age 21- 914 smashed in the front, did the body work, painted it Guards Red, fun car.
Age 27 - Germany, 2 Ea. 924's
Age 28-37 - Bought 1966 912, pulled out of Dirt, re-build, dialy driver for 8 years.
Age 47 - 03 Boxster S Guards Red - Love it!
Future - Speedster Replica
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09-27-2011, 05:00 PM
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Okay. I'll be the devi's advocate. How do you justify a diminished value claim prior to attempting to sell a vehicle? You, until then, don't have any diminished value - do you? Additionally, how would you calculate the "diminished portion of the claim. Obviously, tort law is not my strong suit, but I'm curious as to how this would progress. I've never seen it done, only read about it.
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10-09-2011, 12:08 PM
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You mighyt try a dismantler for the parts and get a substantial savings. I've had good luck wioth Oklahoma Foreign.
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10-09-2011, 12:41 PM
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I wouldn't put used parts on my Boxster. As reputable Porsche dealer, or knowing buyer, will test the paint density and know you put something on and had it repainted. Insurance is there for a reason, the responsible party will pay for the damage to be repaired properly. You certainly have your repair quote by now. What is it?
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10-09-2011, 05:53 PM
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Boxster hit by school bus
The CHP report came back, the other driver completely at fault. So far estimated damage $8,700.00 I go to the suspension shop on Tuesday
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Age 21- 914 smashed in the front, did the body work, painted it Guards Red, fun car.
Age 27 - Germany, 2 Ea. 924's
Age 28-37 - Bought 1966 912, pulled out of Dirt, re-build, dialy driver for 8 years.
Age 47 - 03 Boxster S Guards Red - Love it!
Future - Speedster Replica
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11-03-2011, 07:30 PM
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So, what's the verdict?
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11-05-2011, 09:34 AM
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2003 Boxster S hit by school bus
CHP report came back, all the other drivers fault. I doing a third party claim. I got hit in San Jose, CA by a school bus company out of Chicago, the insurance company is out of Pittsburgh, the claim company is out of Texas. I sent them the CHP report (California Highway Patrol) and they got back to me once in the last 3 weeks. Now I'm going straight to the Bus company, hopefully I don't have to go to court, but I will. Good news is that my Daughter will find out this month if she passed the BAR exam!
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Age 21- 914 smashed in the front, did the body work, painted it Guards Red, fun car.
Age 27 - Germany, 2 Ea. 924's
Age 28-37 - Bought 1966 912, pulled out of Dirt, re-build, dialy driver for 8 years.
Age 47 - 03 Boxster S Guards Red - Love it!
Future - Speedster Replica
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01-12-2012, 07:31 AM
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James,
There were 3 factory bumpers for 2003.
1. The Base 2.7l bumper w/o the center rad opening. This one does not apply to your "S".
2. The "S"3.2l bumper w/ the center rad opening.
3. The "Aero kit II" bumper, AKA GT3 bumper. I believe this one was available with a center opening or with a center opening block-off panel.
Then there is the possibility that you have the vent duct inserts for either an earlier Boxster bumper (pre 2003) or for a 996 bumper.
Hope this helps.
Aron
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01-12-2012, 10:54 AM
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2003 Boxster S got hit by bus
Thank you, this weekend I am going to take the new bumper cover off and size up the two vents I have again. I live in San Francisco and accross the bay there is a company names Parts Heaven, they are a Porsche auto dismantler, I will see what grills they have available. Thanks for the info, it just perplexes me that my stock grills will not work on a stock re-manufactured bumper from Prestige Bumper?
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Age 21- 914 smashed in the front, did the body work, painted it Guards Red, fun car.
Age 27 - Germany, 2 Ea. 924's
Age 28-37 - Bought 1966 912, pulled out of Dirt, re-build, dialy driver for 8 years.
Age 47 - 03 Boxster S Guards Red - Love it!
Future - Speedster Replica
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