Still Alive, 60 mph wreck pics Options

[86motoman]

Unable to get small enough pics for this site. Here are some links
914wreck1.jpg

914wreck2.jpg

914wreck3.jpg

Thought you guys might be interested in these. The little car held up pretty good for what it was put through. Right now I am dealing with the question as what to do with the car? Any suggestions? I was considering trying to save it...adding a body kit in the long run. Maybe creating a large go cart for pure play. Or parting it out?

[dmenche914]

Sorry to say, but it likely is not worth repairing. (and I love orange 914's) Best bet economically is to get a new one. i cannot image the cost of repair to be even equal too, much less less than the cost of a new one. Just transfer the best parts, and sell off the rest. If you attempt repair, it will always be a repair of a totalled car. Good rolling tubs can be had for $1000 to $2000. Add paint, and put the good parts in it, then sell of all the other parts, you will come out ahead, and not own a former totaled car.

Do not settle for the insurances first offer, tell then the car is worth maybe $5000 (a typical 1.7 can be documented to be worth that amount) tell them you want the $5000 and keep the wreck. With the $5000 you can pick up a decent 914, and then sell the left overparts, maybe even end up with a better car, and some change in your pocket.

if you have trouble documenting a high price for your car, please let me know, i can help, as can others on the list. i have been thru this more than once, and and have done this.

good luck, glad you are alive, hope medically you are ok

dave