Another one bites the dust (Probably)
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Here is something you could buy if you were closer....this is at Norspec
https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/p...694427073.html
https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/p...694427073.html
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From: ATL, GA w/a 996TT
this exact same thing happened to my turbo back in May. I just got it back a few weeks ago. grand total was 14k on the nose. I would imagine that an insurance co would total a n/a 996.
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...-wheelers.html
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this exact same thing happened to my turbo back in May. I just got it back a few weeks ago. grand total was 14k on the nose. I would imagine that an insurance co would total a n/a 996.
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...-wheelers.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...-wheelers.html
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Yes, it'll be a total loss chassis. Don't forget to tell the adjuster about the cost of the options, and upgrades you have on the car. You are supposed to be made WHOLE, including diminished later value. However, the diminished value might come back to bite you if you do buy it back from the ins to repair.
that coupe isn't the right chassis for repair a conv. Find a 1999-2000 conv chassis. It's not that hard of a job to fix. Before going too far, have the chassis measured for all the right points to insure it's not tweaked. If the chassis mics out right, go ahead and fix it. A good body man can make it look like new.
that coupe isn't the right chassis for repair a conv. Find a 1999-2000 conv chassis. It's not that hard of a job to fix. Before going too far, have the chassis measured for all the right points to insure it's not tweaked. If the chassis mics out right, go ahead and fix it. A good body man can make it look like new.
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Yes, it'll be a total loss chassis. Don't forget to tell the adjuster about the cost of the options, and upgrades you have on the car. You are supposed to be made WHOLE, including diminished later value. However, the diminished value might come back to bite you if you do buy it back from the ins to repair.
that coupe isn't the right chassis for repair a conv. Find a 1999-2000 conv chassis. It's not that hard of a job to fix. Before going too far, have the chassis measured for all the right points to insure it's not tweaked. If the chassis mics out right, go ahead and fix it. A good body man can make it look like new.
that coupe isn't the right chassis for repair a conv. Find a 1999-2000 conv chassis. It's not that hard of a job to fix. Before going too far, have the chassis measured for all the right points to insure it's not tweaked. If the chassis mics out right, go ahead and fix it. A good body man can make it look like new.
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Note that the left rear wheel was hit. Best to make sure the susp isn't bungled, but of course, no one can tell how hard the hit was and how long. Hope it gets put back on the road. No need to hide the salvage reason on this car, saves a lot of speculation when it's resold later.
I bought a salvage 928 which was hit on the right rear, next to the fuel filler. That's a steel panel, so we knocked it out, smoothed it over, put in a new filler door, and tank neck and it was good as new. But - carried the salvage title. I documented the damage, the repairs, and cost with pics, and the next guy had no problem paying a good price for it. Flood cars, and tweaked chassis are the ones that scare people. (with good reason)
I bought a salvage 928 which was hit on the right rear, next to the fuel filler. That's a steel panel, so we knocked it out, smoothed it over, put in a new filler door, and tank neck and it was good as new. But - carried the salvage title. I documented the damage, the repairs, and cost with pics, and the next guy had no problem paying a good price for it. Flood cars, and tweaked chassis are the ones that scare people. (with good reason)
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It wasn't really a hit, the truck just grazed the side and chewed it up. The dent in the door is from some appendage on the side of the truck.
I'm still waiting for an inspection. I may just drive it to a local place instead of waiting for the guy to come to my house. The left rear rim is chewed up but if I take it slow there shouldn't be any problem.
I'm still waiting for an inspection. I may just drive it to a local place instead of waiting for the guy to come to my house. The left rear rim is chewed up but if I take it slow there shouldn't be any problem.