How bad is this damage?
09-14-2017, 04:55 PM
#2
Instructor
"That'll buff right out"
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I would take the pic to a body shop you trust and ask them to give you prices on worst-case scenario for that type of damage, assuming you can't take the car to a body shop yourself.
I'd bet you have to deal with a bent frame, since the impact looks slightly off-center, plus every body part on the front end, plus the stuff under the panels. Your local Porsche dealer can price out the parts. You might be able to salvage some parts from a rear-ended junk yard car that's being parted out, but then you need to worry about shipping cost.
-expected internet comment.
I would take the pic to a body shop you trust and ask them to give you prices on worst-case scenario for that type of damage, assuming you can't take the car to a body shop yourself.
I'd bet you have to deal with a bent frame, since the impact looks slightly off-center, plus every body part on the front end, plus the stuff under the panels. Your local Porsche dealer can price out the parts. You might be able to salvage some parts from a rear-ended junk yard car that's being parted out, but then you need to worry about shipping cost.
09-19-2017, 05:15 PM
#4
Instructor
I disagree. The wheels look true and straight, no visible misalignment.
I'm betting it is mostly cosmetic. Even a bent front subframe is a no big deal since they are individual bolt on parts.
If the price is right based upon all the sheet metal, air bag, and suspension items that may need replacement, then I would buy it.
I'm betting it is mostly cosmetic. Even a bent front subframe is a no big deal since they are individual bolt on parts.
If the price is right based upon all the sheet metal, air bag, and suspension items that may need replacement, then I would buy it.