 Just Another Trip To Home Depot,, Until: Screeeech, Bang; shortened 914 |
|
|
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
|
| Spoke |
 Jan 5 2006, 08:20 AM
Post
#1
|
|
Jerry  Group: Members Posts: 7,084 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None 
 |
On the way to Home Depot last night, 1/2 mile from my house,
waiting to turn left on Rt309 outside of Allentown, I heard a loud screech behind me, looked in the rear view mirror in time to see headlights disappear behind my car - then BANG. The 1990 Mazda faired much better than the 914. From what I can see without looking underneath the car or opening the trunk (which won't open): Trunk lid folded Rear bumper crumpled Pass Taillight gone Rear Valence creased Fender pushed into rear tire, car moves under its own power but not far Engine seems to have a miss now One cylinder is very loud (header or head damaged?) Pass and Driver door gaps now different - Pass door gap almost nothing at the top, seems larger at the bottom - Driver door gap even top to bottom but seems larger now |
   |
 
|
  |
Replies
| TravisNeff |
Jan 5 2006, 09:34 AM
Post
#2
|
|
914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region
|
I had the same type of hit on my first 914, back in 1993. They totaled the car, it was repairable for sure - but it was cheaper for them to total it. Get your receipts ready that will help along with autotrader ads, excellence market values etc. I had a ton of receipts and got 5k back then, and bought the tub back for $500.00. Good luck!
|
|
|
|
Posts in this topic
Spoke Just Another Trip To Home Depot, Jan 5 2006, 08:20 AM
Spoke A scene that I hoped I would never see. Jan 5 2006, 08:22 AM Spoke Her insurance Co is the same as mine.
What type o... Jan 5 2006, 08:24 AM Vacca Rabite That really sucks.
http:/... Jan 5 2006, 08:24 AM Bruce Allert Ah Man... Sorry for the loss http:... Jan 5 2006, 08:26 AM Spoke Damn, I just finished the backend, stripped trunk ... Jan 5 2006, 08:26 AM bd1308 i've seen miracles happen with these cars with... Jan 5 2006, 08:27 AM Spoke Although not obvious in this pic, the driver side ... Jan 5 2006, 08:28 AM Spoke On the passenger side, the door and rear quarter c... Jan 5 2006, 08:33 AM ArtechnikA Jan 5 2006, 08:33 AM Spoke The trunk lid is pushed up over the engine hood so... Jan 5 2006, 08:37 AM Bleyseng unless you have a Stated Value policy........... <... Jan 5 2006, 08:37 AM DonTraver The real question, Do you want it fixed or want th... Jan 5 2006, 09:24 AM Racer Chris http://www.914world.com/b... Jan 5 2006, 09:36 AM Root_Werks http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/e... Jan 5 2006, 09:39 AM r_towle just did the registry and paid my taxes on a 914
... Jan 5 2006, 09:40 AM Thorshammer Agreed with above,
Gather ALL receipts for parts ... Jan 5 2006, 09:42 AM r_towle bummer,
I have a complete set of rear tin if you w... Jan 5 2006, 09:54 AM Racer Chris http://ww... Jan 5 2006, 11:00 AM joeav8tor sorry about the damage to your 914, it looked nice... Jan 5 2006, 07:15 PM dmenche914 settle for nothing less than maybe $5000 for ... Jan 5 2006, 09:28 PM Roger D. That is a real bummer for sure. And your neck is ... Jan 5 2006, 09:57 PM Roger D. And dont forget...the value of your car AFTER it i... Jan 5 2006, 10:00 PM Dead Air Jan 5 2006, 10:57 PM boxstr Hey I was just giving shit to Bruce Allert. I pers... Jan 5 2006, 11:02 PM root After installing a new rotary in this one for my f... Jan 5 2006, 11:08 PM smooth_eddy 
