nikd

Was backing up into a parking spot and someone hit the left rear corner. The bumper seems to have collapsed in a little.

More importantly, it feels like the engine mounts are a bit dislodged or looser. When I brake and come to a stop, there is a thumping sound.

Who should I take it to? Auto collision place or independent Porsche shop. Obviously going to claim it through insurance as it wasn't my fault.

Any recommendations in Miami/coral gables?

rbennett

Dam sorry to here that... on the bright side at least they didn't hit rear qtr panel.
Looks to be just plastic bumper damage and maybe a bracket or two inside.

kenza

Sorry. Luckily it looks only bumper is damaged.

voiceprint1

Miami is the worst for driving / patience

take a minute and research, many high end shops down there, just went through this in LA, the other guys insurance should cover it and you can pick your paint shop

sam0182

Sorry to hear, just went through a similar experience. I have no other input but wish you the best.

gpjli2

Let your ins co handle it and tell them you want Porsche authorized repair w oem (factory) parts it will be fine

Ben Z

Call Parkhaus in Miami, they either have or will know of a reputable body shop. Luckily it was a crawling hit, not hard enough to affect the unibody crush zone whatever it's called. I once got rearended at an on-ramp in a 3-series Bimmer. It didn't look bad, just the bumper was down about an inch where it met the quarter panel by the wheel well, but the shop said $3500 to straighten the underpinnings. I put a bottle jack under it and raised it up and it held, then had to put a deep socket over the trunk latch pin and smack it with a sledgehammer so the trunk would latch. Drove it another 8 years.

I backed my 997 into a minivan once and had my rear bumper redone by a local shop that I had used before. But apparently they were in the process of changing ownership and they did a bad job. One day when I have enough scrapes on it I'll get it redone right. This is why I resist the temptation to get a classic aircooled.

nikd

Thanks everyone. Yes I am not so worried about the bumper damage, more so the thump/thud when changing gears or especially when coming to a stop. Are there any components behind there I should look out for?

It really seems to be in the corner, and the car is a 997.2 4s, so should have had a little extra room in that exact spot.

rbennett

The DS muffler pretty much fills that spot, probably damaged also.

TheMystro

It had to be a mini van......ugh......Go to a Porsche specialist.

nikd

Is there a bright side to this? Could I get some upgrade work done, as the car will be on a lift and possibly have half the engine out anyway?

rbennett

Depending on exhaust damage which ins. will pay for... I give "two snaps up" on upgrading to Sharkwerks exhaust!

tomc_mets

Sorry to hear this. Can find authorized collison centers at this url if you go that route.

https://www.porschecollisioncenter.com

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sandwedge

Sure hope it's just the bumper cover and not much more but this thread came to mind:

https://rennlist.com/forums/991/7603...r-job-huh.html

rbennett

Sweet baby moses that was a depressing thread to read.
Hard to believe a Porsche could sustain that much damage from a dimpled bumper.

In this thread the OP's initial post it looks like most of the inertia was absorbed on the exterior so maybe it isolated the internal structure.
That thread you posted shows very little external damage.