[greglepore]

Another opinion, not addressing the specific price of this car-there are flood cars and cars driven into a deep puddle-completely different beasts. IF the engine was redone-ie the bent rod replaced etc. by a competent shop, then I wouldn't be worried. I have a D23 A8 in the household w/ a salvage title due to a bent rod, rebuilt by a shop that does nothing but salvage exotics and lux cars, and its been fine for another 75k mi other than normal repairs unrelated.

My son's WRX had the engine replaced by his comp insurance after a similar incident, and he had an aftermarket intake. Ins. co fought about that, but he purchased the car unaware, so they let it slide.

Anyway, if the only water intrusion was in the intake manifold and it was fixed, it might well be a "bargain" IF priced to reflect same and work is documented and professional.