2006-10-06 04:47:28 · 6 answers · asked by copefish 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
1st of all how flooded was it? I purchased a vw passat that all I had to do was replace the computer. If it gets above the dash ,your in for a headache
2006-10-06 04:52:11 · answer #1 · answered by bayareart1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see them all the time in the salvage/insurance yards in south Louisiana and depending on the level of and the type of water can make a difference. Salt water will start to rust on unprotected metals quickly and some panels in the car that you cannot see are unpainted. Same for electrical component in the car, They will quickly rust and deteriorate away leaving you with a headache. Fresh water is not as bad but over time can leave you walking.
You can get a real good price on some of these cars but check the title. Some are not supposed to be sold. dealers can get around all this.
If only on the tires and brakes you might be ok. I see them washed and driven away all the time but under the carpet and seats......... Who knows ..... Time will tell I hope you make the right decision and get a good deal
2006-10-06 05:15:58 · answer #2 · answered by n5vhf_gene 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From everything I have heard it isn't a good idea even if the price is right, you will have problems later on that may not show up right away.
2006-10-06 04:56:50 · answer #3 · answered by judy_derr38565 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my roommate bought a car and kept on having a kinds of electrical problems. when i went to carfax is when he found out it was totalled up north in a flood.
needless to say the car's now in a junkyard.
2006-10-10 03:42:31 · answer #4 · answered by nate_625 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
might be ok but major problem is electrical and type of water as might rust out.
2006-10-06 04:58:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
unless you have a lot of time and money too invest in it , stay away from it , they are nothing but trouble , I wouldn't take one home if they gave it too me ,
2006-10-06 04:52:44 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋