Flood Cars??

aircool · 06-12-2006, 06:23 PM

This flood car went for $2,775.00 Engine wouldn't turn over. Everything else was pretty good. I sent my friend with $3,000 to bid and he let another bidder take it! No he didn't keep my money.

Elombard · 06-12-2006, 07:10 PM

What is it, 69T?

Emission · Emission's Garage

I didn't know they were legally allowed to sell FLOOD CARS. I thought they had to be dismantled or crushed.

Dantilla · 06-12-2006, 08:16 PM

Nice looking car. Too bad, but now its a parts car. Or a total restoration.

randywebb · 06-12-2006, 08:39 PM

many will buy a flooded car in states where that is legal, "massage" the title in various ways I won't get into, and then sell it in a state where people THINK they are protected b/c it is illegal to sell a flooded car.

so you need to watch out no matter where you live.

same goes for a salvage title car - the salvage info can get removed as the car is sold around in various states...

911pcars · 06-12-2006, 09:58 PM

I received the email from G.A.D. too. There can be some nasty residue-doo from the effects of something like Katrina lurking in the fabric materials, so beware. A latex glove inspection is suggested. If purchased, a large container of Playmate-labeled air freshener for the the insides would be a minimum requirement. The chain tensioner pistons might be okay if the shaft hasn't rusted tight. Glass should be okay too, but I can't think of too much else that wouldn't be affected by a soak in ocean water mixed with pesticide-tainted sewage. BTW, I'd like to buy that 67-68? 911 for $25K. :-)

Sherwood

aircool · 06-13-2006, 03:28 AM

It is a 67 911. My friend in Houston has bought several flood vehicles. Recently bought a 2002 525i for 4500, running. titled it and gave it to his dad. you have to know what you are doing. And you can't disguise it. All states have salvage, flood, theft, etc, title laws. So beware of someone trying to sell you something, always look at the title. I've been on the losing end, just once. Anyway, the flood cars are best for parts, unless you plan on keeping it for yourself forever.

beamonk · 06-13-2006, 04:08 AM

My friends have bought several cars, some that were in pretty good shape. If any water gets in the car, they pull out the carpet and steam clean the carpets and use a mold killer on everything. Change out all fluids etc. That is if there is a small amount of water if submerged, about the best you can do is use it for parts. Diesel motors can be pickled and saved often, gas motors, esp. 911's do not fare so well. If salt water gets in an auto trans, eventually the salt water will mess up the clutch material. It may go for a long time or short. some of the Gulf Coast cars are not that bad, the N.O. cars I would stay away from.

cashflyer · 06-13-2006, 04:45 AM

Wouldn't a flood car (especially a solid, sub $3k car like the one pictured) make a really good starting point for a racecar??

Laneco · 06-13-2006, 05:56 AM

The only reason you see flood cars titled advertised as flood cars and sold as parts is because they were insured. When the insurance company pays off the owner they have the title and brand it appropriately.

If someone drives tehir car into the river, drag it back out, doesn't report it to my insurance company and no police are involved (accident reports), then the car will not have a branded title. Yet that car has definately been swimming.

If you buy an older car where the PO's may not have insured it, I can almost guarantee that the vehicle may have past fire, water or crash damage that does not show either through a branded title or a car fax report. Especially since carfax requires 17 digit VIN (beginning in what, 1981?).

Would I buy a flood car? You bet, in fact we've had SEVERAL. I would plan on a pretty thorough dismantle, treat everything I clean as a bio-hazard and the entire drive train would have to be rebuilt or at least fluids changed if the water line was low. All electronics are extremely suspect.

Buy it cheap. Do everything to make it right. Enjoy the car and when you sell it give full disclosure to the buyer.

angela

aircool · 06-13-2006, 06:05 AM

I agree with all. That's why I sent my buddy with $3,000 to pick it up. I figured I could take the engine and tranny, go thru it and have a good little driver, or use the body and replace drive train for a nice track car. I think it was a steal. Sad thing is, I waited a month for this car to go on the auction block, coached my friend, and told him wha to look for, then he lets it slip thru the crack. Oh well, there's always a bargain out there. Just have to wait for another.