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  • PSA. Exercise Caution : Buying Vehicles post flooding

    Just a quick reminder to be on the lookout for water damaged cars for sale. Do your homework, have any suspected flood cars inspected at a licensed facility.

    All flood cars are considered non repairable, for use as parts cars only

    Be wary of brand new forum members with no posts other than a great deal in a for sale ad
    Last edited by Mantis; 07-02-2013, 05:51 AM.
    I may appear to be nice, but don't be fooled, I probably don't like you

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    Re: PSA. Exercise Caution

    Honestly I would just not buy any used car in Alberta for the next few months, and then afterwards be very careful.
    KR
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    • #3
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      20,000 cars flooded in Calgary alone + 100,000 (give or take 1 or 2) in High River.........

      Have had a few towed into the shop already asking if they are fixable....... HA!
      Don't Panic, I'm Hispanic

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      • #4
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        Yup we had a Mini towed in that had water up to the windows, we were told it was just at the door, line across the dash said otherwise.

        Complete write off. Anyone want to buy a track mini?
        Calgary Autoworks

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        • #5
          Re: PSA. Exercise Caution

          Rod should sticky this

          Pat

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          • #6
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            Originally posted by BaggedGLI View Post
            Yup we had a Mini towed in that had water up to the windows, we were told it was just at the door, line across the dash said otherwise.

            Complete write off. Anyone want to buy a track mini?
            Price it cheap and sell it to braden haha

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            • #7
              Re: PSA. Exercise Caution

              I don't see any need to sticky this, its common sense that after a huge disaster you should be careful.

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              • #8
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                Anyone get a flooded fiat 500 coming into their garage for "repair"? I'd like to get a few things off one lol.

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                • #9
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                  Originally posted by danaldson View Post
                  I don't see any need to sticky this, its common sense that after a huge disaster you should be careful.
                  It's also common sense not to let the wallet inspector to inspect your wallet, but I'm sure someones done it.

                  Pat

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                  1989 Porsche Carrera 4 // 5 Speed // Guards Red

                  Hers
                  1987 VW Cabriolet // 20VT // O2J // Recaros // Porsche Slate Grey // Ronal Turbos // FK Coilovers

                  2005 Porsche Cayenne S

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                  1977 VW Type 2 Westfalia

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                  2004 Audi A4 1.8T // quattro // 6 Speed // Brilliant Red
                  Fully built 1.8T || AEB || Motoza tuned || ID1000 || S4 MAF || GT3076R

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                  • #10
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                    I agree Pat. Stickied.
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                    • #11
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                      i'm due for my wallet inspection
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                      • #12
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                        I agree with Danny that you should ALWAYS do your due dilligence to research a car before buying, but I guess it never hurts to sticky this. However since this is stickied, I would say to change the title to be a bit more descriptive. Someone handing over their wallet to the wallet inspector will probably not click on a sticky which just says "PSA Exercise Caution".

                        I say change it to something like "Exercise caution buying used vehicles due to flooding" or "Beware of used cars sold after flooding"

                        Jan, let me know when you go to get your wallett inspected. Mine is due for inspection as well so I might come with you and see if we can get a 2 for 1 deal.
                        Patryk
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                        • #13
                          Re: PSA. Exercise Caution : Buying Vehicles post flooding

                          fair enough, but in my opinion, i think its stupid when people dont get ppi's before purchasing a vehicle. that 100 bucks or whatever can save you thousands of dollars in the long run.

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                          • #14
                            Re: PSA. Exercise Caution : Buying Vehicles post flooding

                            I don't think this should be a debate on whether or not this should be a thread. I can assume that theres lots of people on this forum that feel like they know enough about cars and feel like they do not need to take a vehicle in for an inspection. This thread just serves as a reminder to look into a sale more than most people might for the next while.
                            Kim

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                            • #15
                              Re: PSA. Exercise Caution : Buying Vehicles post flooding

                              I've never had a PPI on any vehicle I've ever purchased and never had any issues.

                              Pat

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                              1989 Porsche Carrera 4 // 5 Speed // Guards Red

                              Hers
                              1987 VW Cabriolet // 20VT // O2J // Recaros // Porsche Slate Grey // Ronal Turbos // FK Coilovers

                              2005 Porsche Cayenne S

                              Theirs
                              1977 VW Type 2 Westfalia

                              Gone
                              2004 Audi A4 1.8T // quattro // 6 Speed // Brilliant Red
                              Fully built 1.8T || AEB || Motoza tuned || ID1000 || S4 MAF || GT3076R

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