My friend had just purchased a 98 SE from an auto auction..
theres nothing wrong with the body but yes..its a flood vehicle..
and i was wondering what parts in the car electrical/mechanical would need to be replaced or checked? oh yeah...the water was about shift **** high..thanx!!!

 

it s a verry nice story

 

 

Generally, a flood title on a modern computer-controlled vehicle like the Maxima is not worth it. Dump it.

 

i hope he got it for about 5000 or less. if the water is that high in the cabin god knows if it got into the intake...

 

that's one heck of a story...

 

also there is a problem of corrosion as well as MAJOR electrical problems... I would not invest in that unless he got the car for less than half price

 

yep..he traded $5250 for it

 

Let's assume it was parked when it was flooded - not running. The intake issue would be irrelavant.

$5000 would be a deal for a flood vehicle? More like $2,500.


Also - was it a salt-water or fresh water flood? Yikes. Your friend is opening a huge can of worms on this one. The list of things potentially needing replacement is long and expensive.

 

He needs to dump that car like a fat girlfriend. Flood vehicles have major electrical problems, as well as problems with structural integrity because water has touched places never meant to be touched by water. Owning that car will be an absolute nightmare.

 

Totally not worth the effort

 

you're right. then again, if the block and the engine bay are alright but some electronics are f!cked, hell, make it a project car. run 150 shot to see if it'll take it