the worst thing that could possibly happen when you loan out your boxster - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

fefyfo · 10-31-2005, 06:30 AM

Let a good friend/co worker borrowed the porsche for the weekend in exchange for her truck. I received a phone call on late sunday afternoon that my beloved car was involved in an accident. Some guy blinded by the sun was pulling out of a subdivision and clipped her. Everyone is fine. No air bags were deployed. I hope it's considered totaled by the Insurance company. The integrity of the ride will never be the way it was. Only had it for 2mths....nice summer fling that fate decided to break off. Being taken to a local porsche dealership now. Anyone know a good body shop in North Metro Atlanta? If it's not total, I would like to get the litronics, gt3 bumper, etc. Viewer discretion advised.

Brucelee · 10-31-2005, 06:39 AM

Man, that is ugly.

My condolences. This is why I never loan my cars to anyone. If it is going to be wrecked, better I am behind the wheel and then, I can blame, well, me.

Best of luck. Hope that is a write off as I would not want to have to fix that baby.

Keep us posted.

10-31-2005, 06:40 AM

fefyfo, try calling the Jim Ellis Porsche dealer (770-234-2100) and see who they recommend for the work. They may have thier own Body Shop or use a 3rd party.

Who's insurance covers your losses...yours...or your ex-friends?

fefyfo · 10-31-2005, 06:44 AM

The insurance that would cover the cost is the driver that caused the accident, the one that pulled out carelessly from their subdivision. It's a huge national insurance company too, I hope they will not be a pain to deal with.

Perfectlap · 10-31-2005, 10:28 AM

That doesn't look TOO bad as far as collisions go. But definitely sell it once you get it repaired. Maybe your next Boxster will be nicer. sometimes there is a silver lining in every misfortune.

RandallNeighbour · 10-31-2005, 12:14 PM

Don't hesistate to get your lawyer involved if they don't settle with you for the full amount of replacing the vehicle. What most insurance companies don't know is that a fender bender on a Porsche just totals the car and makes it worthless, even if repaired.

If you got a good deal on the car you might just make a little money.

Oh by the way, replace any mods you've put on the car before they haul it off! All that stuff can be recycled on your next one or sold on Ebay. I'd certainly take the windscreen and rollbar inserts off the car immediately if it's sitting in a storage lot as they'll be swiped.

ukchris · 10-31-2005, 02:04 PM

One more note, there's been some discussion at PPBB about claiming for loss of value, if they fix your car the value is still impacted by the fact that it has an accident in its history. There is apparently a mechanism where you can get an estimate of the difference in value (say from a dealer) and claim in addition to repairs. Do a search on loss of value and insurance and see what shows up.

Sorry for the car but glad nobody was hurt.

Chris.

adg · 11-01-2005, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

Don't hesistate to get your lawyer involved if they don't settle with you for the full amount of replacing the vehicle. What most insurance companies don't know is that a fender bender on a Porsche just totals the car and makes it worthless, even if repaired.

I would like to hear more about the above statement that a fender bender just totals a Porsche.

What makes them different from other vehicles? If the damage is to things like body panels and parts that are replaceable (genuine), why would the vehicle not be as good as new?

I hate to think that I am driving a vehicle that can't be fixed if someone hits me and I have to get it repaired.