Flood/water damaged cars

[1stgen]

I too have been an automotive tech for over 18 years, DO NOT get a flood victim car, unless the shell is the only thing you need. The wiring will be useless, btw there is no such thing as a "sealed" sensor. Nothing on a car is impervious to anything at all, even weatherproof connectors, boxes etc. nothing is waterproof in a modern car. In fact the complete opposite is true.

[braddressen]

I completely agree with the previous post. You will have nothing but electrical "gremlins", for the life of that vehicle. The other issue, is that a newer vehicle will have a CAN system, whereby all of the computers communicate on a data bus network (only two wires). This wiring runs throughout the whole vehicle, so nothing is safe from the water intrusion. I don't even care if it is only fresh water, because, as I mentioned earlier, there is silt or sediment in that water, and these include minerals that conduct electricity. There is a reason that these vehicles are totaled, by the insurance companies.

[RSTPerformance]

Where can you go online to get these cars at auction??? It is so hard to pass up some "good" deals like a 2006 Ferrari F430 for $32,000 on crankyape but (while it is fun to look around) I can resist! It is interesting though and hey, maybe I would find something worth bringing home that I could afford

Raymond

[mossaidis]

water logged Porsche? NOT. I would rather take that Ford Crown Vic PI for under $1K thank you very much. Better yet - a 2010 370z under $17K!

http://www.crankyape.com/default.asp...emNumber=39170

[Ralf]

www.copart.com

[mazdagt3]

For those looking a for a flood car, call me at 5702621013.

Ive been in the salvage business for eight years, and there are good cars to be had. My daily driver was a flood, my new SM5 was a flood, and we've built countless spec miatas from flood cars.

Remember, not all flood cars are the same and yes it is still like gambling.

There are so many factors in determining what's a good buy. Water level, salt water, fresh water, where critical sensors and ecus are located, etc,etc.

I have access to thousands of flooded cars and receive shipments almost daily and can also handle delivery to your door.

Marc

[Fothian]

I have experience with owining salvage cars (hail and accident damage, got them here) but i wouldnt risk to buy flooded car. Fresh water flooding is not too bad but salt water flood is worse, I would consider this a parts car at best.