Curious if anyone here has parted out a 993 and had any ideas on how much one could recoup?

 

Depends on how many documented miles are on the car, modifications, and of course, how much of the car was damaged.

I've parted out a 964. It took me the better part of a winter. I wouldn't do it again but learned a lot about these cars while taking it apart. You could probably get at least $15K depending on the parts, possibly more if you're patient. Also have to work out logistics with regards to shipping.

So, what happened?

 

Let's put it this way - you can get more in parts than trying to sell it as a whole. You also get to see some neat things about the car that you don't see during normal wrenching, as Ilko mentioned.

On the other hand - there's a lot of work involved. Not just taking the car apart, but advertising, selling, shipping, keeping customers happy - you know, the regular stuff that needs to be done. So ask yourself - are you up to it and do you enjoy these things?

 

I'll save you the gory details, but I hit the wall at VIR and did extensive damage on the left side. Was quoted 16k worth of body damage.

The drive train has 64k miles w/ new RS clutch and full 60k mile service all documented at ASG here in Northern Virginia, in other words a very well maintained car. Moton Motorsport suspension (rebuilt last winter) with full monoball bushings. I'm tempted to buy another high mileage 993 and move all my goodies over, but not sure I want to stay with this platform or move up to a GT car. I figure I could recoup ~17k from a part out with multiple sets of wheels, drive train, and suspension.

I'd love this, but it's about 30k out of my range:https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...ferrerid=24812

 

Find a chassis and build one like the Supercup..
It will not have the pedigree, but thats for the wine and cheese crowd.

 

Patrick!!!

 

I've been in the same boat. Based on the amount of work you already have into the car repairing it might be the most cost-effective option. That's if you want to stay with the 993 platform of course. Good luck with your decision.

 

I know Mark. Second estimate I received and they're both within a couple hundred dollars of each other. I don't know if I can justify fixing it.

Ilko, this past year I spent close to 10k in maintenance with failing wheel bearings, alternator, fuel problems, etc It's going to be a long Winter.

There's a roller on Ebay right now from LA dismantlers, but looks like a basket case and would need paint, not to mention WAY overpriced.

 

Probably no help but: http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rd...632438203.html . 2 into 1?

 

Thanks for the link Tim. My car actually looks in much better shape than that one.

 

Sorry to hear about your mishap. I'm looking for a 993 project, so if you decide to sell the whole car, please shoot me a PM.

Cheers,
Joe

 

Patrick, the attachment issues aside, let's look at the numbers.

Scenario 1:

Get the car fixed. You (or your insurance? that makes a difference) pay $16K. You end up with a 64K mile '95 C2 with some history of serious damage. So it's worth maybe $24K at best, probably less. You might end up with the car that aligns well. Or you might not.

Scenario 2:

Take the money from insurance or take a deep breath if insurance is not involved Part the car. You will get $6-7K for the engine, $3-4K for transmission, $2-3K for interior, $1K+ for intact body panels, $3-4K for assorted switches, pumps, suspension pieces, etc. If Motons are intact. So I can see $15K+ without wheels and other goodies you've mentioned. That would sell separately if you don'd go to another 993 or 996NB that can take the wheels.

Scenario 3:

Sell the car as a whole. Somebody would buy it. I have a feeling I know who. There's at least one Rennlister in this business on the West Coast.

Scenario 4:

If insurance is involved, see if they would total the car (usually if repairs exceed 80% of car value). You are close but not quite there. But if they do, ask them to buy the car back. The buyback price is usually ridiculously low and certainly is negotiable, just like the settlement cost. Then either rebuild or part out based on numbers above.

PS. All of it is secondary to the fact that you came out of it OK and unhurt!

 

I'll keep you in mind Joe.

Thanks for the info Mike. I'm 100% fine and all my safety equipment worked as it should. IMO a HANS and halo seat are a must at those speeds. The car isn't insured for track events

Thanks for all the PMs guys, but I haven't decided if I'm going to part it out yet. In other words nothing is for sale as of now. I'll start another thread when I start selling parts.

 

Sorry to hear about your misfortune.... Its heartbreaking and humbling, but in the end you are OK, that's most important.

How handy are you with a wrench? Sounds like my accident at in 08, crushed right front, right rear, and left front.... Never got a quote, but imagine it would have been around 15k. I did a lot of the work myself, and found a great body guy that would work on the side to take care of the bits that were over my head (straightening the rear quarter).. In the end, took 6 months and cost right at 5k, and I'm very pleased with the results. Once you take the pressure of its a Poorsha off, and turn it into a race car, the cost comes down...
If there is any question to the chassis damage, get it to a pro and put it on a rack to check the particulars first, if the chassis is straight, the rest is just bolt on pieces.

Best of luck
Jeff

 

which wall???