What is the ballpark to fix the front end of this car? Runs and drives.
Best and worse case scenarios.
Thanks

 

Can we assume that 100% of the damage is at the front end? Parts replacement, paint, and labor costs for what I can see would be in the $4K- $5K area. Of course there's "discovery" when the damaged parts are replaced. For example is their frame damage?

 

Did the bags deploy? It is way too hard to estimate repair cost from 1 picture

 

Driver's airbag deployed. Not sure with/without frame damage. Let's assume yes. Pics show no other damage. Salvage title.

 

KEY is SALVAGE TITLE, most people would avoid this like the plague.
You know that you will be selling it eventually.....
The only buyer would probably be a very knowledgeable Porsche person who wants a bargain.
I personally would be interested in a car like that because I have "people"..you need to have people

 

Best case I'd say $8-10k. Worst case I'd say how much money do you have?

Wouldn't touch it unless I had an experienced Porsche repair tech check it out.

 

Tough to say for sure from that angle, but it looks like the gap between the hood and drivers side fender is crooked, which suggests there is frame damage. I would guess $10k to repair, plus the salvage title should take $8-10k off the value of the car. I would also be reluctant to go for it - even with the discount, you're probably at a price point comparable to a very good 987.2, and those are great cars.

 

Thank you all for your help and advice.