MS 6 on autotrader

[djdanny5000]

Hey guys i found this ms 6 on autotrader but it says export flood damage. Iwas just wondering what people opinions are on flood damage. Ive heard that it can cause electrical problems in the future.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=218169124&dealer_id=595367&car_year=2006&search_type=both&num_records=25&make=MAZDA&keywordsfyc=&transmission=&distance=75&model=MAZDA6&address=33406&make2=&advanced=&default_sort=priceDESC&certified=&max_mileage=&max_price=&sort_type=priceDESC&min_price=&first_record=26&body_code=0&end_year=2006&color=&keywordsrep=&start_year=2006&drive=&pager.offset=25&engine=&doors=&style_flag=1&fuel=&cardist=56

[Mgkdrgn]

A car thats been underwater is basically so much scrap metal.


Hey guys i found this ms 6 on autotrader but it says export flood damage. Iwas just wondering what people opinions are on flood damage. Ive heard that it can cause electrical problems in the future.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=218169124&dealer_id=595367&car_year=2006&search_type=both&num_records=25&make=MAZDA&keywordsfyc=&transmission=&distance=75&model=MAZDA6&address=33406&make2=&advanced=&default_sort=priceDESC&certified=&max_mileage=&max_price=&sort_type=priceDESC&min_price=&first_record=26&body_code=0&end_year=2006&color=&keywordsrep=&start_year=2006&drive=&pager.offset=25&engine=&doors=&style_flag=1&fuel=&cardist=56

[knowledge007]

Although the car looks great, How are you going to know how bad the flood damage is. Considering I work at a port and deal with containerized frieght, flood damaged cargo isn't even salvageable depending on the commodity. So with that being said, would you want to drive a VEHICLE that has been submerged under water for god knows how long or how high the water level really was?

[Killer]

Scrap.

[Karma_hunden]

scrap (is-crap).

that reminds me of that carmax commercial (i think?) of the car getting flooded during a hurricane and it says "selling car! some flood damage, NEW UPHOLSTERY!!!" or something like that.

[dread]

I wonder if that was on the cougar ace that turned on its side

[Kansei]

scrap (is-crap).

that reminds me of that carmax commercial (i think?) of the car getting flooded during a hurricane and it says "selling car! some flood damage, NEW UPHOLSTERY!!!" or something like that.

Carfax commercial

[bazooka joe]

still, i'd love to be able to go check that car out...see how bad it really is

[B1GHAM]

all the vehicles involved in the Cougar Ace incident were scrapped. Mazda decided they didnt want the vehciles on the road in fear of future issues.

flood damage can vary GREATLY. If it was salt water - your more than likely going to have issues down the road with electrical systems. Also, was the int. replace? Engine properly brokendown/cleaned?

if you DO see the vehicle in person, make sure you look in the engine bay for a water line. Also if they will let you - pull the carpet surrounds in the trunk and again look for visible signs of water entry.

IMHO I wouldnt touch a car with flood damage unless it was a serious restoration project, OR I knew exactly what I was getting into (IE what storm, where, how much water, what was replaced, every detail).

[mazspd6]

Don't forget about any possible damage to sensors that may have been submerged, very expensive to replace and the same goes for corrosion to any and all wiring harnesses that may have been subjected to water damage.
What may appear to be OK right now may be your worst nightmare in the future.

Personally I wouldn't risk it.