Would you buy my car?
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if car`s frame was bended and then fixed up on a rack then i would dump this car.
if damage was only to outside panels in front it does not matter but those rear end panel are part of frame so, i do not like that kind of a damage.
i would dump this car if I had extra money.
if car behaves well and all welds were treated properly and protected from rust then may be car will be fine for next 5-10 years, who knows.
from marketing perspective alone car with a recorded big accident is very difficult to sell for competitive amount of money. if it is a leased car - give it away and get a new one. if you paid it off and it in yours - then it is probably better to keep it if it is indeed problems free now.
if damage was only to outside panels in front it does not matter but those rear end panel are part of frame so, i do not like that kind of a damage.
i would dump this car if I had extra money.
if car behaves well and all welds were treated properly and protected from rust then may be car will be fine for next 5-10 years, who knows.
from marketing perspective alone car with a recorded big accident is very difficult to sell for competitive amount of money. if it is a leased car - give it away and get a new one. if you paid it off and it in yours - then it is probably better to keep it if it is indeed problems free now.
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80k is a lot of money for a car with 2 major(ish) accidents.
Your original question was whether we would consider buying your car. I would return it at lease end myself. If you buy it then when you will have a hard time selling it for market price.
Your original question was whether we would consider buying your car. I would return it at lease end myself. If you buy it then when you will have a hard time selling it for market price.
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Enough said.
Personally, I would dump it if the frame is damaged on a leased car.
Period.
why would u pay another $80k (or whatever your residual is) on a car with frame damage ? That money will be better spent on another car, IMO.
1)With this option u are only delaying the decision.
the math will not work in your favor a year from now. If u r gonna extend the lease, might as well look into leasing a brand new 991. Pref in bright red so everyone can see you better. 
go test drive.
2) this is not a bad option since u already decided the damages from the accidents are 'acceptable' to u. However, keep in mind that your car will not be considered a 'classic' (by others) since there is a frame damage.. and if u do sell it later, the car will have a diminished value. If u r ok with that, option 2 is better in monetary sense at this time.
3) this will be a popular choice for the obvious reason.
i understand u feel like the car is worth more.. but the two accidents really hurt the resale value.. especially if u disclose the frame damage.
perhaps u can try to sell the car on your own and see if u can sell it for more than the residual value.. or have the dealership write up a trade-in value report reflecting the deduction for the 'accident' so u can try to recover $ thru a lawsuit based on diminished value. See Canada law.
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Personally, I would dump it if the frame is damaged on a leased car.
Period.
why would u pay another $80k (or whatever your residual is) on a car with frame damage ? That money will be better spent on another car, IMO.
the math will not work in your favor a year from now. If u r gonna extend the lease, might as well look into leasing a brand new 991. Pref in bright red so everyone can see you better. go test drive.2) this is not a bad option since u already decided the damages from the accidents are 'acceptable' to u. However, keep in mind that your car will not be considered a 'classic' (by others) since there is a frame damage.. and if u do sell it later, the car will have a diminished value. If u r ok with that, option 2 is better in monetary sense at this time.
3) this will be a popular choice for the obvious reason.
i understand u feel like the car is worth more.. but the two accidents really hurt the resale value.. especially if u disclose the frame damage.
perhaps u can try to sell the car on your own and see if u can sell it for more than the residual value.. or have the dealership write up a trade-in value report reflecting the deduction for the 'accident' so u can try to recover $ thru a lawsuit based on diminished value. See Canada law.
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I bet your wife or GF might think differently or if they're lucky the same.
Last edited by daberlin; Jun 26, 2012 at 03:17 PM.
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I think any 911 with a repair job of more than 5k will eventually in the future pay a price on resale.
The fact that you can turn it in without penalty is an option very few ever get after an accident. You might seriously consider the out that has been given to you.
If you are in "love" with the car and plan to run it into the ground. Meaning you will sell it when it is 15 years old, then keep it, if the plan is otherwise, return it and get yourself a nice 991 :-)
The fact that you can turn it in without penalty is an option very few ever get after an accident. You might seriously consider the out that has been given to you.
If you are in "love" with the car and plan to run it into the ground. Meaning you will sell it when it is 15 years old, then keep it, if the plan is otherwise, return it and get yourself a nice 991 :-)
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If you can walk away free after the lease term is up, then just leave it and lease/buy another one. I think that'd be a better choice for you, plus you never want to deal with the repair work after the warranty expires especially if they are related with some previous accidents.
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Dump it. There are other deals out there. Be patient. No reason to keep a lease vehicle with extensive accident history AND frame damage.
If you do decide to buy it when your lease expires, be prepared to keep it forever...otherwise, anyone who may be interested in your car down the road will want it at a substantially discounted price...if they are willing to look past the accidents.
If you do decide to buy it when your lease expires, be prepared to keep it forever...otherwise, anyone who may be interested in your car down the road will want it at a substantially discounted price...if they are willing to look past the accidents.
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Just let it go!!! it is hard, but that's reality. I had to walk away from an accident car when I was shopping for mine. it was a very difficult decision because the car had everything i wanted, including colors and interior. But I found a better one later.
Good luck.
Good luck.