flood damaged cars

mg-richard · Post by **mg-richard** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 7:53 pm

seen a few tempting flood damaged cars

has anyone else ever bought one,
what normally constitutes them being put on the register?
could it be possible there isnt anything wrong and it just got wet inside or will they all have engine damage, most petrols i have seen suck up water are fine afterwards its onl diesels which suffer

C2K · Post by **C2K** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 7:55 pm

Doesn't matter what engine, water inside equals trouble.

Flood damaged are always written off because it ruins the interior, the brakes, the gearbox, the engine, the loom etc

Can be a few bargains though.

mg-richard · Post by **mg-richard** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 7:59 pm

C2K wrote:Doesn't matter what engine, water inside equals trouble.

Flood damaged are always written off because it ruins the interior, the brakes, the gearbox, the engine, the loom etc

Can be a few bargains though.

yes i have many spare k series lumps at home so its very tempting and i would quite happily buy a rover with a duff engine and fix it right, than buy one that was ok, its because im tight

calibrax · Post by **calibrax** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:03 pm

Remember that flood water isn't normally just water. Often it's raw sewage... :puking:

southside · Post by **southside** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:30 pm

There is quite a few that say perfect runners though. I think it all comes down to that insurance would have to do a proper job. I.e new interior, all electrics, brakes? maybe engine rebuild. Even if all these are fine the customers not going to be happy unless its all replaced which means expensive bill and easier to write off.

Main thing to check is electrical gremlins. I.e dash lights on, all windows, sunroof e.t.c work if electric.

Leo · Post by **Leo** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:40 pm

Maybe worth a punt for a trackday car? As all the interior will be stripped out etc.

radddogg · Post by **radddogg** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 12:07 am

Friend of mine recently bought a flooded car. Got an 02 R45 for $1250 off a dealer. She said it was a bit damp smelling but that was sorted after it was valeted. Works fine too. Remember most flooded cars haven't been driven through the flood so the engine shouldnt be a problem.

Another thing to check is that it has actually been flooded, the owner probably got confused and its more than likely leaking rear light lens seals.

Leo · Post by **Leo** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 12:11 am

That's quite good Radders, at current exchange rate that works out at around Â£625

radddogg · Post by **radddogg** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 12:17 am

Leo wrote:That's quite good Radders, at current exchange rate that works out at around Â£625

tripe n onions off! My hard drive went and i'm using a fresh install but haven't worked out how to change the keyboard to UK settings not US.

GRRR

radddogg · Post by **radddogg** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 12:31 am

calibrax · Post by **calibrax** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 2:52 am

radddogg wrote:
Leo wrote:That's quite good Radders, at current exchange rate that works out at around Â£625
tripe n onions off! My hard drive went and i'm using a fresh install but haven't worked out how to change the keyboard to UK settings not US.

GRRR

Pressing "Alt" and "shift" together switches between US and UK.

Grant620 · Post by **Grant620** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 3:09 am

Â£43$$$4$Â£3Â£
Doesn't on mine! LOL!

weirdjam · Post by **weirdjam** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 5:59 pm

water and grease dont mix.

Bearings etc etc Check very carefully

Regy · Post by **Regy** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 7:58 pm

seen a written of zs flood damaged, was left to dry out, valeted and was fine.. hit and miss, you probably need to see the car before buying

radddogg · Post by **radddogg** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 9:56 pm

Grant620 wrote:Â£43$$$4$Â£3Â£
Doesn't on mine! LOL!

Does on mine! Woooot!

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