Thinking of selling 951
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I spun my beloved Stone Metallic 86 -951 when I hit some gravel on a off ramp here in Myrtle Beach, SC. The car still runs etc. It has a 88 engine from a 50,000 mile car, black - very nice black interior, Momo wheel with Porsche crest, dash cap, Alpine stereo etc. I put new clutch, water pump etc, etc when engine installed. Dropped oil pan -- checked bearings -- near perfect - installed new gasket, performed leak down test - checked turbo - everything great.
Installed new engine - ran perfect no issues leaks etc. I had car repainted - installed new rubber seals, gaskets etc. two years ago.
The question is do I repair -- part out or sell as is????
See attached pictures --- Need help.
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Chuck
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Installed new engine - ran perfect no issues leaks etc. I had car repainted - installed new rubber seals, gaskets etc. two years ago.
The question is do I repair -- part out or sell as is????
See attached pictures --- Need help.
Thanks,
Chuck
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Agreed, very minimal structural damage. Probably part of the apron needs to be repaired, the rest looks like sheet metal and I assume from the PS leak maybe a rack or cooler line. Looks very nice.
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You'll save more money by fixing it than you would parting it out and having to buy another 951, especially because you'll spend a whole lot more money bringing it up to par with what you have now.
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Ah, looks familiar. . .
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It looks like no frame damage though, but it will still be $3k+ to have someone repair it properly (blending the pass. door, hood, ect. and shooting clear over it all)
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It looks like no frame damage though, but it will still be $3k+ to have someone repair it properly (blending the pass. door, hood, ect. and shooting clear over it all)
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I bought the car back from my insurance co. It now has a Salvage title. If I spend $3 to 4,000 to get it repaired I would have a car with a salvage title -- but not a big deal if I keep it. Where can I get it repaired with out spending a lot of $$$?????
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Chuck 951
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Chuck 951
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Wish that one was closer.
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Chuck,
you will have to shop around in your area. some listers might know a reasonable shop around your area, where are you?
I collected as many parts as I could myself rather than have the body shop source them and that saved me a bundle. My bill was $5.5K after all was said and done, but that was with it being put on a frame rack and I had half the car sprayed - some damage to the rear. The P.O never reported it to the insurance, just sold it as a loss and so fortunately mine has a clear title. Doesnt really matter, a well sorted 951 is worth way more than what you can sell it for, ultimately.
Looks like the hood can be saved. Find a strait bumper cover, pass. fender, header panel, pass. light cover, fog light and look for a good shop you trust. You'll be boosting again by Thanksgiving!
Good luck - Love the color
you will have to shop around in your area. some listers might know a reasonable shop around your area, where are you?
I collected as many parts as I could myself rather than have the body shop source them and that saved me a bundle. My bill was $5.5K after all was said and done, but that was with it being put on a frame rack and I had half the car sprayed - some damage to the rear. The P.O never reported it to the insurance, just sold it as a loss and so fortunately mine has a clear title. Doesnt really matter, a well sorted 951 is worth way more than what you can sell it for, ultimately.
Looks like the hood can be saved. Find a strait bumper cover, pass. fender, header panel, pass. light cover, fog light and look for a good shop you trust. You'll be boosting again by Thanksgiving!
Good luck - Love the color
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Make me a offer. These days 951 engines are going $3000., trans with oil cooler $800, Sport susp. ?, Working speedo Ha Ha ?
The bad thing is I really liked the car - just replaced the CV's, A/C works great. Even my wife was upset as the car was almost a part of the family - although she used to gripe as I used to spend so much time messing with it - I used to tell her -- I could be sitting in a bar trying to pick up some ugly girl. At least she knew where I was.
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The bad thing is I really liked the car - just replaced the CV's, A/C works great. Even my wife was upset as the car was almost a part of the family - although she used to gripe as I used to spend so much time messing with it - I used to tell her -- I could be sitting in a bar trying to pick up some ugly girl. At least she knew where I was.
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