Do you guys think this is a good deal (flooded ES)??
02-03-05, 10:59 AM
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Do you guys think this is a good deal??
a 1994 es300, 180,000. Red tag: meaning at one point the interioir had some sort of flood. drives beautiful and looks super clean. radio doesnt work( because i took out the amp and it was fried) for $2,900.
02-03-05, 11:03 AM
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I personally would never buy a flood vehicle. Our resident Lexus master tech also recommends against it.
02-03-05, 08:11 PM
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Here's a similar thread the VVT-I (our maintenance moderator and Lexus Master Tech chimes in on)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ighlight=flood
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So... basically anything electronic or anything metal prone to rust, in addition to the material damage (mildew, mud, etc)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ighlight=flood
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Second that! I saw one on the 97 LS with a lot of problems after the guy bought it for about 6 months from some used car lot. Both seats don't work( the motor rusted), won't shift out of park, radio, cig. lighter, dome light, etc.. you name it don't work or work sometimes. We end up replace fuse blocks, seat motors, air bag ECU, radio and the total cost is around 11K..ouch. Lexus don't warranty flood vehicle.
So... basically anything electronic or anything metal prone to rust, in addition to the material damage (mildew, mud, etc)
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thanks alot guys, really appreacite that. it is too late though i had bought the car a week and a half ago. starting to regret it but the car runs great so i will just try my luck as see. And i was wondering what to look for s far as trouble.
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From past experience...I'd have to recommend you walk away from this one if at all possible. Flood vehicles seem to have a never ending flow of electrical and engine issues.....
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Originally Posted by micell2
a 1994 es300, 180,000. Red tag: meaning at one point the interioir had some sort of flood. drives beautiful and looks super clean. radio doesnt work( because i took out the amp and it was fried) for $2,900.
I go to dealer only insurance auctions & buy salvage title & flood title cars all the time, I have found that an insurance company will brand a car as flood vehicle if the water level reaches the brake pads, which would be a great buy because there would be very little or no damage & no electrical problems. If u cant see the "water line" dont buy it because u will never know how high car was submerged, but in ur case I have 3 things to say
1. That is way to much for a 94 ES with a flood branded title
2. If car was flooded high enough that radio or amp got wet, that is way to much water & u will have major interior rusting & electrical problems later on
3. everyone says walk away ....I say run away!!! RUN FOREST RUNNN!!!!
....wat a noob i am 