Borisboy Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Hi All, I'm new to the world of a Porsche Boxster and having recently driven one want to get one for weekend/fun car. Priouviously owned a TT and wife has an SLK but in a 4x4 now. Ive been looking and researching cars of around 2003/04 986 models. I'm considering a CAT D. Right off; having checked the history i'm happy with the history. The car was involved in a rear end shunt in 2009 and was written off by the insurers. Having researched the CAT D write off criteria I feel a little more comfortable with it. The guy who has it now bought it in 2011 and spent a fair bit just loving it with a £2300 initial bill and then no expense spared since. The car is a 2003 3.2s with 51000 on the clock. All the paperwork is in order with FSH and all MOT's without advisories present. All paperwork present for all work carried out including the original repair bill from 2009. Body work is in excellent condition as is the interior given the the fact its a 13 year old car. Has anyone got advice or thoughts on the above please? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 It all depends on the asking price for the car and if you're perosnally comfortable owning a cat-D repaired car (regardless of the quality of the repair). Additionally, I don't know how long you intend on keeping it, but you will really narrow the audience who'll be interested in it when it comes to selling it just due to the category tag. But as a car in its own right. The history and paperwork sounds great and if it's straight, honest and true with a top end repair (assuming the damage was mostly cosmetic and is >99.9% perfect)... Then it will still be a great car to drive and own. Anybody you drive past won't know it's a catD unless you tell them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulQ Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Cat Deeley seems to be popular at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patlad Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 I would say if you're happy and it feels right for you then go for it. At the end of the day it's your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagss2 Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 9 minutes ago, PaulQ said: Cat Deeley seems to be popular at the moment She's always popular in my eyes. Cheers, Baggers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rav Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Its the same car as I was looking at.... I didnt continue with this one as the verdict was that it was worth circa £5k and the seller will not shift to less that £5.5k, although advertised price is £6250 - Boreham Wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 I have no issue at all with Cat D so long as the repair was done well, and there are many cars out there that would of had similar damage/ repairs, that have got fixed personally without involving the insurers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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