993C4Smontreal

So I am considering a 2015 Targa 4s. The car has everything I want with low mileage and loaded. The only issue is that it was involved in a front end accident. Seller says it was low speed and minor.

The repair invoice shows that it WAS repaired at the dealer.
The front bumper, front bumper support, front wing, and bonet, had lamp were all replaced. Other parts were small. The total repair cost $10K (5K parts and 5K labour).

There is no mention of frame or chasis repair!

Questions are:
Would u consider this minor, medium or major accident?
would this stop you from buying the car?
Should this affect the resale value?
Any other feedback would be appreciated.

thanks,
sam

johnireland

How could a 2015 model be anything but low miles? The list of parts replaced does not sound like a minor event. And if it was that minor why is it already up for sale in a year at most? My two cents says keep looking.

pirahna

It would definitely effect the value to me. There are lot lots of 991's available so why buy a accident car for the same price as a non-accident car? It isn't like it is a very rare car that you don't have many to chose from.

Donster

That doesn't sound like a big hit to me. It doesn't take much to generate $10K in bodywork on a brand new vehicle, especially if it's an insurance job done at a Porsche dealer.
Yes, it definitely will affect resale value, and personally speaking it would not stop me from buying the car, especially if I planned to drive it and not resell it in the near future. It would encourage me to bargain on the price, unless the declaration is already reflected in the price. I would also be very direct in asking why the buyer is selling.
Best of luck whatever you decide.

Cactus

How much less is it compared to the same thing minus the repair title?

993C4Smontreal

That is a great question.

Asking price is: $122K
Fair Price: $117K
My offer considering the repair: $109K (is this enough of a discount, considering the small size of the accident/repair?)

Thanks again guys. I knew I would get good honest advise here!

INTMD8

Personally I would pass unless it's a very big discount. Cars that were in a collision needing several panels replaced just never seem to be as -right- as a virgin, and makes it harder to sell if that day ever comes.

JMO

TTKan

I would need a much, much bigger discount than that to step up and buy that car.

FormulaRX

I would pass. There are plenty of others out there. Just wait a year and you'll be able to buy an accident-free car for less than the current cost

BetaSteve

Head on over to the 991 forum, check out the hot for sale pick of the week thread by stg991. I think you will find far better deals...

Cactus

I would need a large discount on an extensive repair like that. It would not bother me of the repair was done properly and looked like it was.....rare these days. Also if you plan to keep the car for a long time you are good but when you try to sell expect lowball offers.

Donster

Are these figures in Canadian or US dollars? (Noting the montreal in your username)

johnireland

Let someone else buy it, and then offer them $75k which is probably what the dealer paid.

993C4Smontreal

Actually, this is over seas in a place far far away
I just converted to usd to show comparison in price offer and market value.

doc_porsche

HI would pass. The prices on the 991 will start to drop soon