Hi All... Sad to say but my 2010 911 S was smashed by an 18 wheeler on I95. It was raining, and my tail went out, then I did a 180 directly under an 18 wheeler which literally stepped on my car. The entire front of the car looks like it has been squashed. I survived with literally not a scratch on me. Airbags deployed, etc.. Gotta hand it to Porsche on that one.

My concern at this point is where to bring it. I really need this car to be totaled, because an $80,000 car with this kind of damage that is repaired will plummet in value. I live in Boca Raton, FL. I would hate for a body shop to recommend with the adjuster that it can be fixed just to get the job/money. Any thoughts strategically to avoid this? I'm thankful I'm ok, it's surprising that I am, and at this point I'm just trying to do damage control for the car. But this issue is pressing and I must figure it out.

Thanks everyone..

 

Sorry to hear about the car but glad that you are OK. Hope it all works out for you.

 

Very sorry to hear about that !! I'm glad your okay though, I would say from the looks of it or what I can see they would total it, but you never know with out seeing it in person. Keep us posted on what the insurance and you end up doing.

 

First off, glad you're ok after that type of accident. Any accident with rain and a big rig dont usually end well! Second, by the looks of the damage the insurance company should total it. Good luck and keep us posted

 

Glad to know you are ok, that seen like a really bad accident. and 95 is crazy dangerous, insurance in South Florida use the boddy-boddy system a lot, who is your insurance company?

 

good luck to you......glad you're feeling well....

that'll buff right out

 

call your agent or adjuster and become part of the process. Keep watch on the settlement procedure and at least maybe your voice will be heard. Sorry man but you could have been hurt bad, thank God for that.

 

That car is total loss. thank god you are ok. I try to avoid I95 like herpes.

 

Lets not be hasty. That will buff out just fine... just use fine grit.

With that degree of body damage, no way can the unibody be restored short of melting it down and restamping a new body. I cannot see that being non a total.

 

Hm. Who do you hang out with that you can see herpes and know to avoid those people? I95 is clearly enough visible via the signage!

Sorry, it was teed up ... had to...

 

Glad that you are OK. How many bags were deployed? That can be an expensive right there. I doubt they'll try to fix the car

 

Do you wish to share what happened prior to the accident? You say rain and the tail stepped out.... might be a helpful experience to someone. I see you ve had it about 6 months. Thanks for sharing if you chose to.

 

wow that's insane. you're a lucky man. count your blessings!

 

Glad you're OK!! I came out of a much smaller accident with a bad injury before, so count your blessings.

I would be shocked if that car wasn't a writeoff at any shop, but if you're worried about it call up your Porsche dealer's sales dept and ask for a recommendation for a body shop that will help you get it written off. The dealer will be more than happy to sell you a new car. If it's fixable the shop is more than happy to buy a wreck to fix up and sell, and if it isn't the shop wants to maintain a good relationship with a dealer anyways.

Everyone wins. Except the insurance company, and screw those guys anyways.

 

Glad you are ok and weren't hurt. Thats the only thing that matters. The rest will get resolved one way or another. Best of luck.