Finding and buying a Porsche that has been damaged in an accident and is now for sale can be a great way to get into Porsche ownership at a reasonable cost. Many Porsche enthusiasts are perfectionists and would never consider purchasing a used P-car that has been in an accident, and this obviously opens up a world of opportunities for a smart, knowledgeable buyer.
This is definitely a better idea for someone who is very familiar with fixing and repairing Porsche automobiles and who knows exactly what to look for when examining damaged cars. If you’re not in this category, you should find a knowledgeable auto repair shop and an honest mechanic who wouldn’t mind giving a wrecked Porsche a good going over before you decide to purchase it. This will reduce the chances of you getting in over your head with repair bills.
If you are comfortable with buying a wrecked Porsche that is still damaged, check eBay Motors and online classified ads when you’re ready to look around at cars for sale. Both of these convenient outlets should give you a good selection at the most competitive prices.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Salvaged and wrecked Porsche parts information
Salvaged and wrecked Porsche parts information
So you're looking to buy a damaged or salvaged porsche? Vintage porsche race cars for sale? That's the first step. With more than 350,000 vehicles returned to the road each year after being declared "salvage" there are lots of them on the marketplace to choose from, maybe even a porsche mostra di pittura!
There are several things you need to keep in mind as you learn about the process of finding, inspecting, and purchasing a salvaged or damaged vehicle.
Safety and legality
Safety and legality
The most important consideration is safety. If you find a damaged porsche for sale and the vehicle has suffered severe structural (frame) damage then it may never be safe again, even after extensive and costly repair. Be very careful not to buy a wrecked Porsche with frame damage. When you find the one you are interested in, have a certified professional inspect it fully - you would run a great risk by being cheap here! Even better if you can find someone familliar with Porsches.
Another consideration is legality. You should contact your local department of motor vehicles and inquire about the requirements to get a salvage vehicle registered successfully. This is different from state to state and usually requires an inspection of a predefined list of things. You can get this list from your local DMV, go here to find your local branch. Make sure you also run a history report to make sure you're not dealing with a stolen Porsche.
A vehicle is declared a total-loss and the title is declaired salvage if the cost to repair the car is above a certain number generated by the insurance company. This is usually a certain percentage of the new cost of the car. In the case of a damaged or wrecked porsche this can easily be mostly cosmetic due to the high price of parts from the factory and you can source parts elsewhere usually for much less if you know where to look.
The most important consideration is safety. If you find a damaged porsche for sale and the vehicle has suffered severe structural (frame) damage then it may never be safe again, even after extensive and costly repair. Be very careful not to buy a wrecked Porsche with frame damage. When you find the one you are interested in, have a certified professional inspect it fully - you would run a great risk by being cheap here! Even better if you can find someone familliar with Porsches.
Another consideration is legality. You should contact your local department of motor vehicles and inquire about the requirements to get a salvage vehicle registered successfully. This is different from state to state and usually requires an inspection of a predefined list of things. You can get this list from your local DMV, go here to find your local branch. Make sure you also run a history report to make sure you're not dealing with a stolen Porsche.
A vehicle is declared a total-loss and the title is declaired salvage if the cost to repair the car is above a certain number generated by the insurance company. This is usually a certain percentage of the new cost of the car. In the case of a damaged or wrecked porsche this can easily be mostly cosmetic due to the high price of parts from the factory and you can source parts elsewhere usually for much less if you know where to look.
Hunting for perfect damaged Porsche to salvage
Hunting for perfect damaged Porsche to salvage
Make sure you use your mind once you've located some salvage Porsches for sale. If it has not yet been repaired imagine the impact or conditions that could have caused it and what was involved in the damage to the car. What happened? What does this tell you about the car? Pretend you are a detective and deduce the circumstances of the event that sent the car into "salvage" status, you may find something fairly important that was previously overlooked.
Make sure you check out the person or entity that has the damaged or wrecked Porsche for sale. Do they have any clients you can speak to? References? Do they have a history of dishonesty? Will they let you bring in a professional to inspect the car? If the answer to the last question is no, turn around and leave immediately! The only reason for denying this request is because of something they are trying to hide, don't even chance it, there's plenty of Porsches out there.
Check out local auctions too, you never know when you will find a damaged or wrecked Porsche for sale at one of these.
Porsche classified sites abound on the internet, punch some keywords into google!
Look for a used Porsche dealer, they're out there.
Also check with your current insurance company and make sure you will not run into any hurdles insuring such a vehicle. This is usually not an issue, but it's better to know ahead of time.
Once you have confirmed that the Porsche is or can be made safe, and you understand what must be done to get it back on the road legally and get it insured, then you can begin to calculate your total costs of repair, registration, and purchase cost. Remember that if it costs as much to repair the car as it would to just buy a new or used one, it's no deal, save yourself the hassle and plan it out entirely ahead of time. Porsche interiors are expensive! You may be able to have something custom made for the same price if you look around.
Happy hunting and good luck in your search for a damaged or wrecked Porsche for sale! There are more Salvage Porsches around than you may think, it is simply a matter of either 1. Knowing where to look for a good salvage porsche, or 2. Knowing who already knows where the salvage Porsches are hiding and getting them to spill the beans.
Make sure you use your mind once you've located some salvage Porsches for sale. If it has not yet been repaired imagine the impact or conditions that could have caused it and what was involved in the damage to the car. What happened? What does this tell you about the car? Pretend you are a detective and deduce the circumstances of the event that sent the car into "salvage" status, you may find something fairly important that was previously overlooked.
Make sure you check out the person or entity that has the damaged or wrecked Porsche for sale. Do they have any clients you can speak to? References? Do they have a history of dishonesty? Will they let you bring in a professional to inspect the car? If the answer to the last question is no, turn around and leave immediately! The only reason for denying this request is because of something they are trying to hide, don't even chance it, there's plenty of Porsches out there.
Check out local auctions too, you never know when you will find a damaged or wrecked Porsche for sale at one of these.
Porsche classified sites abound on the internet, punch some keywords into google!
Look for a used Porsche dealer, they're out there.
Also check with your current insurance company and make sure you will not run into any hurdles insuring such a vehicle. This is usually not an issue, but it's better to know ahead of time.
Once you have confirmed that the Porsche is or can be made safe, and you understand what must be done to get it back on the road legally and get it insured, then you can begin to calculate your total costs of repair, registration, and purchase cost. Remember that if it costs as much to repair the car as it would to just buy a new or used one, it's no deal, save yourself the hassle and plan it out entirely ahead of time. Porsche interiors are expensive! You may be able to have something custom made for the same price if you look around.
Happy hunting and good luck in your search for a damaged or wrecked Porsche for sale! There are more Salvage Porsches around than you may think, it is simply a matter of either 1. Knowing where to look for a good salvage porsche, or 2. Knowing who already knows where the salvage Porsches are hiding and getting them to spill the beans.
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