what's this wreck worth?

backhand · 11-04-2009, 02:17 PM

greetings all

i'm in need of some knowledgeable opinions. this 85 carrera took a hit on the drivers side fender.

161000 miles, runs well, interior very good.

thanks!

six gun · 11-04-2009, 03:16 PM

Run Forest, Run------------

MUSSBERGER · 11-04-2009, 04:08 PM

That truck did all that and only got that little dent?

Steve Weiner-Rennsport Systems · 11-04-2009, 04:33 PM

Thats a parts car unless you have a whole new front clip (and that gives it a salvage title).

backhand · 11-04-2009, 08:57 PM

Help me out with what you're telling me, Steve.

1. No owner would fix it, because of the title issue so take 3 or 4 K, for engine, tran, etc.
2. Get a clip from a yard and fix it. (yep, i can fix anything)

thanks my man

Diamond Blue · 11-05-2009, 03:11 AM

Check out this thread http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...what-sold.html

To fix that car even doing it yourself, you will have more into it than it would be worth. Salvage title will limit who will buy when your ready to sell. Parting it would bring good money but also a lot of work. Of course JMHO.

theiceman · 11-05-2009, 11:04 AM

throw it away and go buy anothe car ..... wat a minute .. that car looks familiar wern't you the guy trying to part his car out here ? if not someone was trying to sell parts here for a car just like that

. Is this your car ? what happened ?

backhand · 11-05-2009, 02:59 PM

it's mine. i was driving. first i thought i'd part it out, but then decided it ain't worth the hassle, since there's plenty of interest for the car whole.

just trying to see what opinions were out there, what a fair price would be.

so far the best advice is buy another one !!

thanks a lot for posting.

backhand · 11-05-2009, 03:08 PM

diamond blue, thanks for that link on pelican. that helps a boatload.

backhand

Steve Weiner-Rennsport Systems · 11-05-2009, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by backhand

Help me out with what you're telling me, Steve.

1. No owner would fix it, because of the title issue so take 3 or 4 K, for engine, tran, etc.
2. Get a clip from a yard and fix it. (yep, i can fix anything)

thanks my man

I think #1 is your best option. If you have the patience and fortitude, you'll get good cost recovery on everything.

theiceman · 11-05-2009, 07:33 PM

That looks like a nasty bang, i bet there were a few aches afterwards.. I don't think anyone will buy it in hopes of fixing it , figure what you can get for the engine and transmision and let it go for that .. then move on and pick up another one ..

rbuswell · 11-06-2009, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Weiner-Rennsport Systems

I think #1 is your best option. If you have the patience and fortitude, you'll get good cost recovery on everything.

People on Pelican are parting out unwrecked cars for very good money. Engine and gearbox are just the beginning. It's amazing how many other parts and assemblies can bring some serious bucks. I'm assuming you insured the car, that you've gotten your settlement and bought the car back from the insurance company. With some time and work you can probably do well. If it isn't insured, you may still be able to raise enough to come out OK and have a nice start for your next 911.

11-04-2009, 04:08 PM	#3
MUSSBERGER Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: close to the edge of Middletown NJ Posts: 4,455	That truck did all that and only got that little dent? __________________ 1981SC black metallic,no sunroof, departed.(bonehead move) 2004 Cayenne, base, departed. 2005 987S Boxster, guards red, Stuttgart built, departed. 1978 SC E track car. 2005 997 black, pollen magnet.

11-04-2009, 04:33 PM	#4
Steve Weiner-Rennsport Systems Addict Rennlist Technical Specialist Rennlist Lifetime Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 7,062	Thats a parts car unless you have a whole new front clip (and that gives it a salvage title). __________________ Steve Weiner Rennsport Systems Portland Oregon 503.244.0990 For Performance Parts and Upgrades, Machine Shop Services, & Technical Information, visit us on the Internet at: http://www.rennsportsystems.com E-mail: porsche@rennsportsystems.com

11-05-2009, 11:04 AM	#7
theiceman Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Cambridge Ontario Posts: 9,199	throw it away and go buy anothe car ..... wat a minute .. that car looks familiar wern't you the guy trying to part his car out here ? if not someone was trying to sell parts here for a car just like that . Is this your car ? what happened ? __________________ 78 SC Targa 76 XS360 95 Audi 90 Sport 09 Maxima Gone but not forgotten 87 944S " I'm not very smart but I know how to google "

11-05-2009, 07:33 PM	#11
theiceman Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Cambridge Ontario Posts: 9,199	That looks like a nasty bang, i bet there were a few aches afterwards.. I don't think anyone will buy it in hopes of fixing it , figure what you can get for the engine and transmision and let it go for that .. then move on and pick up another one .. __________________ 78 SC Targa 76 XS360 95 Audi 90 Sport 09 Maxima Gone but not forgotten 87 944S " I'm not very smart but I know how to google "

11-04-2009, 03:16 PM	#2
six gun Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Boston Ma. Posts: 242	Run Forest, Run------------

11-04-2009, 08:57 PM	#5
backhand User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 13	Help me out with what you're telling me, Steve. 1. No owner would fix it, because of the title issue so take 3 or 4 K, for engine, tran, etc. 2. Get a clip from a yard and fix it. (yep, i can fix anything) thanks my man

11-05-2009, 03:11 AM	#6
Diamond Blue User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: South Dakota Posts: 81	Check out this thread http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...what-sold.html To fix that car even doing it yourself, you will have more into it than it would be worth. Salvage title will limit who will buy when your ready to sell. Parting it would bring good money but also a lot of work. Of course JMHO.

11-05-2009, 02:59 PM	#8
backhand User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 13	it's mine. i was driving. first i thought i'd part it out, but then decided it ain't worth the hassle, since there's plenty of interest for the car whole. just trying to see what opinions were out there, what a fair price would be. so far the best advice is buy another one !! thanks a lot for posting.

11-05-2009, 03:08 PM	#9
backhand User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 13	diamond blue, thanks for that link on pelican. that helps a boatload. backhand