944 car fire
#19
You are too far for me to help physically. Post pictures of the damage and we can give you better ideas as whether its feasible or practical to fix it. Normally low mileage mint condition 944 prices increase exponentially and not linearly. I think Tom R. had a few threads that are very helpful concerning dealing with insurance companies. He may be able to chime in and shed some light.
#22
If I get the car back, I'll post pictures...I'm leaning towards taking a reduced payment and the car, then either selling the car or finding someone who's willing to fix it on el cheapo. I don't have the cash to pay a porsche mechanic to fix everything.
#23
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You also have to ask yourself -- how valuable is your time and how valuable is your garage space. Are you prepare to blow away a few weekends? Can you afford to have a project car sitting around?
I hate to say it, but depending your own labor rate and rent on your own space, it might turn out to be that it's most cost effective to take the money and run....
I hate to say it, but depending your own labor rate and rent on your own space, it might turn out to be that it's most cost effective to take the money and run....
#24
there's some good wrenchers out here in NorCal (not me, i suck. the only think i'm good at is getting bolts off, and carrying stuff).
i'm sure if you put out a call for help and offer pizza and beer your car could be back on the road in no time.
i'm sure if you put out a call for help and offer pizza and beer your car could be back on the road in no time.
#26
Hmmm...good question, maybe someone else knows about pricing here. It looks like there's been at least 3 or 4 cars that have recently had the same fuel rail problem. I'm considering selling the salvage as a nice little project for someone. It'd be nice if someone could get it back on the road.
#27
$4700+ for an '84, take it, walk away smiling.
i got 5k for the t-boned 87944S a year ago feb, right from the kelly blue book + the car and paid nothing for salvaqe and the "S" came out with a salvage title.
if your insurance totals it i doubt if they will insure it.
take the stereo out and whatever you want and wave goodbye with a tear in your eye.
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i got 5k for the t-boned 87944S a year ago feb, right from the kelly blue book + the car and paid nothing for salvaqe and the "S" came out with a salvage title.
if your insurance totals it i doubt if they will insure it.
take the stereo out and whatever you want and wave goodbye with a tear in your eye.
87951
#28
I agree. If the insurance company offers you even $3K +, take it and run. If you choose to buy back the car, pay no more than $500 and part the car. With the cash, you can buy another one and then some.