[racingtiger03]

So first off, let me say hello all! I joined this board after my wife landed on a 4 series for her latest car, and I want to tinker with it for some strange reason. As it goes, it's a story of anger and dismay and a temporary car while she hunts the perfect one (and inevitably passes the 4 series on to me... it's what I wanted a few years back anyway).

Where it all began... I get this strange phone call from a "restricted" number, what? ignore, more telemarketing crap, right?!... immediately it calls back, fine, I'll play your game. "Hello, this is XXXXXXX with XXXXX PD, may I speak to the homeowner of (address) please?" -- you've got em, whats going on exactly? - Well, a car has run through your garage.... a silence to which I reply... "From a restricted number... this is not a good prank call" and start to hang up "But sir, I'm staring at a sad looking destroyed little red porsche that begs to differ" . At this moment my heart sank, tone completely changed, and the officer explains they need me home immediately due to the nature of the damage . .

I arrive to 3 police cars, 4 officers, and a greeting from all of our neighbors who saw it all. - at 1:30PM on a thursday, a guy drove into my garage at 60MPH and destroyed the garage and my wife's '14 981 boxster with 12k miles on the clock that was in absolute mint condition. pics, so we can all share the heartache here -







Fortunately, it was "just a car"... hmm we know how us enthusiasts are about cars... That lovely recliner sitting in front of the porsche (it was originally between the front doors).. that's my normal sit and chill after the nightly detail and wipe down of the cars, so at this point, I'm VERY glad it was the middle of the day. The guy left the scene (somehow) and was chased until his car gave out at a gas station by a neighbor who held them there until police showed up!

I know many of you may have far worse incidents with drunk drivers, so feel free to share away! This one was all just things, and as much as it sucks dealing with insurance to get things repaired and replaced, I'm happy we had it and that no one was truly injured... but at least one drunk driver will be off the road for a LONG time thanks to the level of property damage he did.

As it goes, I had sold my 4 seat car in the time since acquiring the boxster, and we were unable to locate the perfect replacement in a timely manner. So needing a second car with 4 seats, my wife landed on a 440i Msport in snapper rocks blue as a temporary solution to reduce the stresses of car hunting and such. So now she can slow down and find exactly what she wants or order it later since the lead time on porsche builds is 4 months.

enter said 440i

[Naz24]

Holy hell, what a story.

So youre telling me, this guy cruises into your garage at 60mph at 130 on a thursday and somehow finds his way back out and continues to drive around? What was he driving in?

Sorry to hear about the troubles, But this is far better than your cherry red porsche getting hit by a drunk driver with your wife inside! God was on your side!

440i looks great, snapper rocks is a cool color, enjoy it!!

[CTinline-six]

Originally Posted by Naz24

Holy hell, what a story.

+1

Drunk drivers are the scum of the earth. I've seen so many accidents caused by them where they could care less about what happened and are self centered idiots. A girl I was previously friends with was out drinking at a casino with her friends. She decided to drive home (the casino is an hour away) and hit a motorcyclist at an intersection. She still to this day thinks alcohol had nothing to do with the accident, and that she was perfectly fine to drive even though she tested way over the legal limit and could barely stand up at the scene. All of her friends drove home that night also.

[xander_g]

Originally Posted by CTinline-six

+1

1.Drunk drivers are the scum of the earth. I've seen so many accidents caused by them where they could care less about what happened and are self centered idiots. A girl I was previously friends with was out drinking at a casino with her friends. 2.She decided to drive home (the casino is an hour away) and hit a motorcyclist at an intersection. She still to this day thinks alcohol had nothing to do with the accident, and that she was perfectly fine to drive even though she tested way over the legal limit and could barely stand up at the scene. All of her friends drove home that night also.

1. agree 1000%

2. despicable

As part of my job, I get to see the ramifications of what these idiots do on a regular basis. I think a dui should result in a permanent revocation of the offender's driver license.

[CTinline-six]

Originally Posted by xander_g

1. agree 1000%

2. despicable

As part of my job, I get to see the ramifications of what these idiots do on a regular basis. I think a dui should result in a permanent revocation of the offender's driver license.

It should be taken away, definitely. She now has one of those things you blow into in her car.

[Ickdeep]

Sorry to hear that about your wife's old car. I'm glad you weren't in that chair during this.

I hope you guys like your 440i.

[Dang3r]

What a story, heard such not too often.
Gratz to your 440i and welcome into the F32 club

[Red Bread]

Welcome. Is that an i3 behind the 4er?

[racingtiger03]

Originally Posted by Naz24

Holy hell, what a story.

So youre telling me, this guy cruises into your garage at 60mph at 130 on a thursday and somehow finds his way back out and continues to drive around? What was he driving in?

Sorry to hear about the troubles, But this is far better than your cherry red porsche getting hit by a drunk driver with your wife inside! God was on your side!

440i looks great, snapper rocks is a cool color, enjoy it!!

Precisely. I believe there was more than alcohol involved, but they would only tell me drunk, lol... probably for the best, and I'm glad he wasn't there when I got home, LOL. I agree on both other points though! '05 Nissan Titan.. 5000lbs truck at 60mph can do some serious damage... I'm told the porsche doing exactly what it's designed to do in a crash saved the garage (passenger compartment 100% intact as well).... I told them I would've rather the garage collapsed -.-.... but that was my level of anger that day talking (I think).



Thanks guys! Keep sharing away!

P.S. I'm VERY thankful I wasn't in that chair, LOL. 100% a nightly ritual that I won't be doing any longer.. or the chair will find it's way to the other end of the garage when it's replaced... also adding steal beams on either side of each garage door when it's rebuilt...

I might also add I'm 90* perpendicular to the 45MPH road I reside on and 60' off of it, and this guy was coming out of a 15mph road with a horrendous speed bump at the end across the street -.-

Drunk drivers never think they're the problem. I have an ex-friend whom I've taken keys away from on numerous occasions, and still to this day drives after drinking. Needless to say, we haven't been friends in years, and my last words to him were along the lines of you've been lucky and you're clock is ticking until you hurt yourself or someone else. (he started drinking halfway to a destination on a motorcycle ride.. I turned around and went home).

[racingtiger03]

Originally Posted by Red Bread

Welcome. Is that an i3 behind the 4er?

Sure is, that's our usual DD

[Red Bread]

Originally Posted by racingtiger03

Sure is, that's our usual DD

Cool, debating replacing our F30 with one.

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by xander_g

I think a dui should result in a permanent revocation of the offender's driver license.

"But, you can't take away their RIGHTS "

smh

[Mingwan]

That’s crazy!

[Alfisti]

Nightly detail? Sheeeeezus.

[kprocivic]

Thats pretty crazy.

[racingtiger03]

Originally Posted by Alfisti

Nightly detail? Sheeeeezus.

My ritualistic chill after a long day . It's been hell with the garage destroyed not getting that time alone out there. Just a quick 15 minute waterless wash and touch up the interior/tires as needed. Then chill and admire for 5-10-15 minutes, whatever I need at the time, LOL. Easy last thing to do before hitting the sack. I had to pay someone to do the "new car prep" on this one.. that felt odd, but he did take care of it perfectly for me. Admittedly, there were a few days here and there it didn't happen, but most it did. If the Porsche left the garage, it got detailed when it got back.... drove my wife nuts, and one day she was trying to leave as I was finishing up, tried to run over my foot she did cause I saw a spot I missed...

[upstatedoc]

What the...
Be thankful that no one was injured in your house.

[racingtiger03]

Originally Posted by upstatedoc

What the...
Be thankful that no one was injured in your house.

Very thankful for a stone outer-wall and old school masonry work That wall wasn't going ANYWHERE. LOL. The boxster was pushed along it for 22' :O

[Red Bread]

How in the world did they drive off?

'61 Continental?

[P1]

Where is the security camera footage? Post up!

[zx10guy]

Originally Posted by xander_g

1. agree 1000%

2. despicable

As part of my job, I get to see the ramifications of what these idiots do on a regular basis. I think a dui should result in a permanent revocation of the offender's driver license.

Used to be a volunteer EMT. I remember a call where we picked up a drunk that fortunately only involved herself in the wreck. Because of the mechanism, we had to start an IV but the drunk was being difficult with us. So the medic told me to give her a large bore catheter. The thing looked like a whale harpoon. The medic stuck that thing in the drunk and we didn't have any issues with the drunk afterwards.

[racingtiger03]

Originally Posted by P1et

Where is the security camera footage? Post up!

Unfortunately, I have Arlo cams, and the guy was going to fast, all you can see on the security camera is the puff of smoke after he hit the garage. Thank goodness for lots of witnesses! It was the first thing I pulled up, still in disbelief that what the cop said was real, LOL. Even after watching.. nah.. that can't be a car... can it?!