2009 Cayman post FL flood

WP0AA29859U760730 VIN in case new owner ever tries to look up car. feel free to contact me if you find this!

I'm guessing salt water flood damage wasn't disclosed at a salvage auction. I hope the buyer was planning on parting it out. Edit: did the car get hit by Milton also, or had it been moved to higher ground before he hit? A double dose of sea water would be a coupe de grace.

i would think it has to be disclosed? but i am not sure. the water level is marked and it was in FL so maybe inferred? but i would think it must be disclosed but not sure about international sales

https://en.bidfax.info/porsche/cayman/26410177-porsche-cayman-2009-blue-29l-6-vin-wp0aa29859u760730.html Documents: FL- Cert. of Title - Slvg/Rebuild Flood Primary Damage: Water/Flood If the buyer didn't know, they clearly didn't do much googling. Most of the Europeans buying cars from America know they are totalled, the labour to fix them is ridiculously cheap in the EU. My previous base 987.1 was bought by someone in Lithuania who fixed it and is still enjoying the car to this day. He reached out to me on Instagram a while ago and shared the rebuild progress as well as offered to let me drive the car if I'm ever out in Eastern Europe.

Auction listing "Estimated repair cost = $1000". Maybe but it will be a nightmare in ongoing repairs.

that's a pretty low water line

but just enough to hit the control units under the seats. If it were local and the car ran, I'd probably take the plunge and start swapping parts and doing A/B test to see what was actually impacted

I haven't bought it (yet), but the car is for sale at a dealership in North Carolina that specializes in higher end cars with branded titles. They have assured me they pulled the carpet and found no corrosion, but I'm still a little skeptical. They were asking $30k but have reduced it to $26k

RUN AWAY! RUN AWAY! This puppy is done for. There are a BUNCH of electronics located below that line, and salt water? Not only are the modules all mush now, the connectors below the water line are also all mush, plus the connectors to engine components below that line. If they offered it for $10,000 - then maybe it might be worth thinking about, except even if you spend the $30,000 to replace the entire wiring harness, tear the engine down and see what's damaged, drop the PDK and see what's damaged - and fix it all, you're going to be out $10k + $30k = $40k on a car that without the branded title that's worth at best $30k. With the branded title, even if the repairs were done flawlessly - the car is worth about half of wholesale because no dealer in their right mind is gonna want to go near it. "A cheap German luxury car can end up being the most expensive car you'll ever own.." (Me and some others who BTDT..)

No way. I found listing! So I guess it never went to the Netherlands? Would love to talk to dealer. Maybe I'll put in a bad word so you get a bigger discount haha. Jk. Best of luck if you get. It was a great car. Let me know if you find a Cuban cigar in it. I'll need that back

Sold! And Apparently copart hides where buyer really is or something according to dealer

Yeah they didn’t have any interest in playing ball at 20k so I passed on it. I found a nice one that I’m going to look at Friday

Considering it's a FL salt water hurricane flood car, I told the fam we should get for $5k no more lol but I am happy she's alive and "well"

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Hello everyone. New to posting here but have browsed planet 9 for years. I used to care take a 2009 Porsche Cayman owned by a late friend. I have since shipped it to FL with his father. Recently he has not been able to drive it and I was waiting on my friends brother to be free to go down and bring the car back to Chicago. Unfortunately we waited too long and the car was affected by the flooding from the recent hurricane. I spoke to the owner who stated he noticed the mats were wet but no standing water anywhere. They're estimating about a foot of water got into their house but unsure about garage. Likely the same level. Anyway, the car did start and ran for about 2-3 hours (not sure if this shoulda been done but at least happy it runs) but the shifter will not move apparently. It's a 6 spd manual car and I am hoping only the linkages got corroded and froze. But worst case just a trans swap. Car was purchased in 2009 with 2000 miles and currently has under 10k miles. On top of the sensimental value, it really is a car we hope to repair. Owner contacted his insurance and waiting on next steps. Dealers in area will not touch it and stated car will likely get totalled. Called Fischer motorsport in Chicago land area and mentioned the situation. Hoping the car can be deemed "ok" ish and be shipped back here and repaired. Very sad about the situation but that's life! Anyone else in FL dealing with similar situation? Y'all think it's salvageable? I'm nowhere near car so I can't examine myself unfortunately. Thanks y'all Car: Aqua Blue Metallic on black leather 2009 Porsche Cayman 6 speed manual View attachment 295957

I'm in the business. Salt water intrusion to that level will be a total loss. You can ask to buy the salvage back and fix it yourself but prepare for years of corrosion related issues. I am sorry...that was a beautiful car. Might make a great track car....

Thanks for the reply. After speaking to my friends brother, he stated the same regarding the corrosion which isn't ideal for how clean it was. May not be worth it but maybe we could just use it as a project car. Appreciate the input!

Was the flood water salt water or rain/drainage water? That could make a big difference in the restoration efforts and side affects. It sounds like the engine wasn't under water and runs. That's a good thing. I wouldn't make a decision without knowing the kind of water. Apparently the car wasn't submerged so the restoration effort could be doable without the salt water corrosion to worry about.

it was salt water unfortunately. it was parked in garage by siesta key. the whole island flooded from the recent hurricane i was told.

Sorry to hear about the loss, that colour combo is perfect, especially on a 987.2 . Immediately when I hear that the mats are wet, there's a more than likely chance that salt water has damaged the body control modules which are located under the seats. Aside from the corrosion that @Ric_in_RVA mentioned, there's a highly likely chance that you may be chasing electrical gremlins for years and years.

Unfortunately, since it's salt water, it's probably worth more as a parts car than a restored one. Of course anything is possible if someone has the skill and a very large restoration budget. Not something I can do or would want to finance. Good luck with whatever you decide.

Thanks Bud. appreciate the input. i was going to try convincing family to save for sentimental reasons but it seems like it would not be worth it as an ornament or troubled car. i may post a conclusion once i hear back from owner/his insurance

It's only real value is as a parts car or a project car. No one is going to touch it once the "flood" designation ends up on it with Carfax. Sheet metal corrosion isn't problematic, the sheet metal can be washed and treated - the electrical issues are, and if it got wet to the seats - a lot of the electrical system has gone under water. Insurance will total it (I just had a friend whose 911 was totaled for much less flood damage). No reputable repair shop will want to fix it because floods are the gift that keeps on giving. Recurrent electrical issues can be expected unless the entire system from the flood line down is replaced (not just cleaned and reassembled).

it sucks i can't see the car to see the extent of the water damage but if any harnesses got wet and corrosion starts it's going to be a complete mess

Check for corrosion before throwing in the towel

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i believe the line on cabinets is the water line. i wish i was there to assess. not sure if it's high enough to enter from transmission breather.

This just breaks my heart. It's a beautiful car, and yeah I know, it's just a car, but if it was mine, I'd still be crying myself to sleep. The devastation from this storm is hard to comprehend, not just in Florida but North Carolina and a couple others areas as well. Hope you get it all sorted out and move on quickly.

facetimed with uncle there. saw the cayman . water was definitely half way up the door so we will not be keeping it. insurance does not even allow a buy back. we would have to not do a claim at all if we wanted to keep. they determined it was worth a little over $33k which i feel is a bit low but im not insuring the car so i can't argue. i will keep the vin handy and see if it goes on the auction sites like copart or similar in the coming months. sad to see the destruction in the neighborhood. looks like every house had everything inside tossed on the street from damage.

If it is still in the Siesta Key vicinity you can forget about a restoration thanks to Milton. I hope everyone has evacuated. Looks like this is the Big One that I always dreaded for the 20+ years I lived on a gulf coast barrier island in Pinellas County. That was one of the reasons I moved to the mountains of western N Carolina. And guess what found me - Helena. Although we were lucky, we still lost commercial power for 9 days and drinkable tap water for 12. But my old hurricane preparedness training allowed for minimal personal impact.

ya lol if the last one didn't kill her this one surely will. back with vengeance

I hate to see this happen, but many have suffered and much worse over the past several years. The value of $33k seems pretty fair. I'd love to see where it goes now. Most likely end up at a Copart lot. Come to think of it every car at a Fla. Copart lot is now a flood victim vehicle-ugh. I'd like to get the wheels for my baby. She is a beautiful car.

i dragged on finding the vin for car but eventually did. was auctioned off already and being shipped to the Netherlands. sold $12,400 plus fees and all.

i dragged on finding the vin for car but eventually did. was auctioned off already and being shipped to the Netherlands. sold $12,400 plus fees and all.