I banged up the 993, effect on value?
07-19-2014, 03:01 PM
#17
Three Wheelin'
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I don't have a lot of say in this though. I am just trying to figure out what it's worth if they fix it. My wife says it's easy, stay off the track.
07-19-2014, 03:18 PM
#18
Burning Brakes
The gentleman that had his car crushed before delivery doesn't have a story......that's a nightmare.[/QUOTE]
Agreed. I'm just taking this as an opportunity to make it into a great story. Planning on new paint, roll cage, new seats, etc... should be fun
Agreed. I'm just taking this as an opportunity to make it into a great story. Planning on new paint, roll cage, new seats, etc... should be fun
07-19-2014, 03:22 PM
#19
Three Wheelin'
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When I bought my Mazda 3 brand new in 2004 I had an incident immediately after signing and faxing the paperwork to my insurance company. The salesman and I hopped in the car and I was going to drive him over to the mazda lot since all paperwork was done at another lot. We got in and I started to back up. THUD!! The salesman looks at me and says "Dude you just f$&*ed up your new car!"
There was a support column for the canopy and I couldn't see it in my mirrors. Turns out I was not the first person to hit the column. Oops
There was a support column for the canopy and I couldn't see it in my mirrors. Turns out I was not the first person to hit the column. Oops
07-19-2014, 09:35 PM
#21
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I'm with Mr. Clean on this.
If you're looking short term, you will definitely take a hit on price (~%25??). Going forward, a car's current condition will be more important than past issues. Meticulously repaired and documented cars will still be attractive. The number of honest-to-goodness, "no accident" cars gets smaller each year.
Sorry to hear of your mishap, at least the car was being enjoyed when it happened.
If you're looking short term, you will definitely take a hit on price (~%25??). Going forward, a car's current condition will be more important than past issues. Meticulously repaired and documented cars will still be attractive. The number of honest-to-goodness, "no accident" cars gets smaller each year.
Sorry to hear of your mishap, at least the car was being enjoyed when it happened.
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Short term vs long term
Sorry about the incident though... Never good
07-19-2014, 10:54 PM
#23
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07-20-2014, 12:32 AM
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sorry to hear about the mishap
glad you are fine and have a great attitude.
if it's my car, i would push for total.
no matter how well it's fixed. if frame bent, it's a tough sell.
would you buy a bent car without a substantial discount
glad you are fine and have a great attitude.
if it's my car, i would push for total.
no matter how well it's fixed. if frame bent, it's a tough sell.
would you buy a bent car without a substantial discount
07-20-2014, 08:00 PM
#28
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Wow, sorry to hear-but great you had the track coverage. I always took the gamble, glad I never regretted it.
If you were thinking of selling and getting a track car, why not make this the one, maybe fate intervened here? Then, the worry of diminished value goes away, and you can end up with a great track weapon.
Major diet, the safety equipment and some nice suspension work to go with your freshened engine could be very fun. Just keep up on the track insurance- it's obviously worth it!
If you were thinking of selling and getting a track car, why not make this the one, maybe fate intervened here? Then, the worry of diminished value goes away, and you can end up with a great track weapon.
Major diet, the safety equipment and some nice suspension work to go with your freshened engine could be very fun. Just keep up on the track insurance- it's obviously worth it!
07-20-2014, 08:04 PM
#29
Three Wheelin'
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I'm looking at that option now Ed. I would need to keep insuring it though since even at diminished value it's worth a fair amount. I was planning to get a cheaper car to track in order to avoid paying for insurance.