I was picking it up from the Porsche garage after a routine maintenance check. Their technician drove it out of the workshop while I was paying, parked it like a moron in the middle of the driveway. Then, another customer, who was also leaving, backed into it with his Cayenne!!!!!

Porsche and the guy who hit the car are paying for all the repairs, which is the least they can do and the least of my worries. The problem, as I was told yesterday by their workshop manager, is that they can only push the panel out 90%, and suggest to fill the rest with whatever material they use, recreate the shape of the wing and paint over it. According to them, it will look like new...

Apparently, it is not recommended to replace the whole panel, since this one is directly welded onto the frame on the top and bottom. Changing it would mean dismantling the whole left side of the car and the repair would affect the integrity of the body, or so I was told, since they would have to recreate all the bonds between the panel and the frame, getting it just right so that the windows close perfectly, etc...

Someone also suggested cutting a small portion of the wing out, replacing and painting over it. I think this would affect the integrity of the panel, no?

What do you think is the best repair options? Any of you guys had this problem before on a GT3 or a 911???

Thanks.

 

omg that's BS. Hope it works out Corsican.

 

Damn, that is really messed up for all obvious reasons... they need to go beyond just repairing the damage.

 

chk w a dent pro and some high end body shop to see what they can do. you should be also comp'd for diminished value imo

 

Bummer! I hate to see things like this.

Looks like a perfect opportunity for RS rear fenders! ...and I've got a RS rear bumper for you!

 

damn. sorry to hear. maybe they can replace the whole thing with widebody panels like an RS.

 

The guys who did the 90% repair are dent pros. They could not do more.

Replacing whole body panels seems like a lot of trouble, no? How would wide panels fit on a regular GT3? Wouldn't you have to widen the axle?

 

Well, it's more in-depth than having somebody beat your existing panel out and using filler, but an addition like the RS widebody is going to enhance the value, IMO.

I'm not particularly sure about the axle.

Like I said, this is more in-depth, but would be a REALLY cool addition. If you choose to go this route, let me know as I do have a brand new RS rear bumper that I'd let go for less than dealer wholesale.

 

I would make them give you a new car. I wouldnt budge. This is a car that loses a tremendous amount of value with paint/body work.

tw

 

They need to buy the car from you, and sell you a new one..

 

I agree with you but my guess they won't budge either . The mid point would be for them to offer him a screaming deal on the car of his choice and give him top value in trade . This --I believe they might just do because everybody wins if the brunt of the loss is shared .

He gets a new car at a great price , they sell another unit , and the old car will be repaired and sold and that buyer could opt for a better price .

 

oh man hate to see that.. it's not in a good spot either so to speak Can you have a independant 3rd party look at it? I mean a real body shop...

 

That is 100% fixable, without replacing the 1/4 panel.
Find a high end body shop, someone that works on Lamborghini's and Ferrari's. Dent Pros do a good job on small dents, but this is not a small dent.

RS panels are not a straight swap. The rocker panels are different, so you would have to change those and the rear bumper.

Changing the rockers and panels would diminish the value more than fixing the dent!
zona

 

This is total BS, you deserve and should demand your car back in the same state that you handed it to them for service. if they are unable to do that then you need to be compensated very well for their negligence.
90% repair and using filler in the rest is so gonna show in a PPI when you TRY to sell the car on and like others have said will significantly reduce your selling price.

Think very carefully before continuing and if you're not satisfied with the dealers offer I'd take legal advice before continuing.

 

Wow man that sux to see...Dont settle for their 90% bs...find a better body shop..I've seen some miracle works from some shops..and make the dealer/cayenne owner pay for it.