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My Car Is Gone - Big Fire! |
1972914 |
Sep 2 2010, 06:07 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 25-July 10 From: Ohio Member No.: 11,975 Region Association: None |
I am sorry to post this here.
Being new (only 2 months) to Porsche 914 ownership, I have found many parts from you guys. Some made it onto the car, some are still in my garage. Today, my car was in a fire at the local shop - getting some routine stuff done. I will no longer need parts - but thanks to all those who helped me. I will however be in need of a new car. See the link below (they got the wrong car type - but oh well. Any obituary is better than none at all). I still cannot believe this happened. I am in total shock! Rob |
1972914 |
Sep 2 2010, 06:09 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 25-July 10 From: Ohio Member No.: 11,975 Region Association: None |
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NORD |
Sep 2 2010, 06:15 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,505 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Lynden Washington Member No.: 2,756 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
SORRY TO HEAR THAT! Hope you stay with the 914 in the future and good luck on a purchase. This could be a blessing and the next one even BETTER. |
rwilner |
Sep 2 2010, 06:18 PM
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No Ghosts in the Machine Group: Members Posts: 953 Joined: 30-March 10 From: Boston, MA Member No.: 11,530 Region Association: North East States |
So sorry to hear about your loss (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Any idea why it caught fire??
<heebie jeebies> I'm having racer chris install his stainless fuel lines in my car this wknd... </heebie jeebies> |
Bartlett 914 |
Sep 2 2010, 06:33 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,216 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
What a nightmare! So sorry to hear about your loss. I hope you will find a suitable replacement. Nor sure what price range but there are a lot of nice cars around. Tracks914 (Doug Armstrong) comes to mind first. Lots of luck
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Cheapsnake |
Sep 2 2010, 06:34 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 419 Joined: 15-November 07 From: Door County, WI Member No.: 8,341 |
Tough break Rob, but there's always another project (adventure) right around the corner. And look on the bright side, you've already got a parts car. Sorry, bad joke..
Good luck and keep in touch. Tom |
carr914 |
Sep 2 2010, 08:24 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 118,992 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
Holy Snikeys, you had a 918 Spyder? What were you buying parts from us for? Sorry about your luck. I've been there. |
Krieger |
Sep 2 2010, 08:44 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,726 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
That totally sucks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)
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Tom_T |
Sep 2 2010, 08:57 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
Well Rob, sorry to hear that & hope you can get another nice one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Making lemonade out of lemons ..... since they listed it in the paper as "... the Porsche 918 Spyder ...." - maybe you can convince you or their insurance company to cut you a check for the 918's $650,000 price tag!!?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
IronHillRestorations |
Sep 2 2010, 09:06 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,729 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
Total bummer. The only good part of the whole story is that they called your 914 a 918 spyder!
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db9146 |
Sep 2 2010, 10:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 953 Joined: 21-December 04 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 3,315 Region Association: None |
Sorry to hear about the loss..hopefully insured?
You could always take this news story (since they always print nothing but the truth) to your insurance agent, cash in, and buy a real Porsche (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) |
JRust |
Sep 2 2010, 10:03 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
That totaly sucks man. Sorry for your loss. We can help you find another one. Hopefully it is the shops fault & their insurance will be covering it. Just ask us for help with the insurance there are a few threads out there on insurance stuff. Make sure you get a good setlement from them to replace your 914.
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markb |
Sep 2 2010, 11:53 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California |
That totaly sucks man. Sorry for your loss. We can help you find another one. Hopefully it is the shops fault & their insurance will be covering it. Just ask us for help with the insurance there are a few threads out there on insurance stuff. Make sure you get a good setlement from them to replace your 914. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
BarberDave |
Sep 3 2010, 04:12 AM
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Barberdave Group: Members Posts: 1,605 Joined: 12-January 03 From: Wauseon Ohio Member No.: 135 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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Sorry to here about your loss. Contact me via a P.M. I have paper work on 914 values via Porsche Panorama . Also my rust free 914 is for sale now , and I live in North West Ohio . Easy drive up to see and inspect it. Let me know. Dave (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) |
1972914 |
Sep 3 2010, 04:25 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 25-July 10 From: Ohio Member No.: 11,975 Region Association: None |
For all those interested - thanks for the sympathy - I appreciate it.
The fire was started when a mechanic working in the bay next to me started up a torch to do some work on a car next to mine. The guy working on my car had disconnected the fuel lines and some gas was on the ground. Kaboom! The shop is insured and so am I. Hopefully things will go smoothly. I was really enjoying that car! As you all know - at some point it is not the money (well it kinda is) but the hours invested in the car will not be enjoyed by anyone anymore. Oh well - I am in search of her replacement. Maybe a 918 spyder (wouldn't that be nice...) Rob |
EdwardBlume |
Sep 3 2010, 08:22 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
Sorry dude... perhaps something better will come along...
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carr914 |
Sep 3 2010, 08:55 AM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 118,992 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
The fire was started when a mechanic working in the bay next to me started up a torch to do some work on a car next to mine. The guy working on my car had disconnected the fuel lines and some gas was on the ground. Kaboom! The shop is insured and so am I. Hopefully things will go smoothly. I was really enjoying that car! As you all know - at some point it is not the money (well it kinda is) but the hours invested in the car will not be enjoyed by anyone anymore. Oh well - I am in search of her replacement. Maybe a 918 spyder (wouldn't that be nice...) Rob The fact that it was their fault is the best part of the story. I would deal with their Insurance company 1st ( and maybe only - heck you don't want a claim on your policy if you can help) and take them to the cleaners. I remember when that Tire Shop dropped Qarl's Lotus Elise off the lift and they ended up buying him a New Exige. Good Luck |
jsayre914 |
Sep 3 2010, 09:59 AM
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Speed Up !!! Group: Members Posts: 3,188 Joined: 10-February 08 From: Timonium MD 21093 Member No.: 8,696 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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thats not supposed to happen with an oil change (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) i am sorry that happend to you, i hope you get a car 10X better on there dime (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
carr914 |
Sep 3 2010, 12:12 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 118,992 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) thats not supposed to happen with an oil change (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) It wasn't an oil change. The reporter for WKRP in Cinncinati must have just graduated from Grade School. 918 Spyder, I'm still getting a kick out of that. If you read the OP posts, he says the gas lines were disconnected and the mechanic in the next bay lit up a Torch |
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