by "maristgrad" (maristgrad)
Published 09/02/2017 at 16:11
by "maristgrad" (maristgrad)
Published 09/02/2017 at 16:11
Tags: Houston Flood
STARS: 0
For scanning Copart and craigslist for totaled and flooded exotic cars in Houston? I mean it’s not like they’re hydro-locked, they’ve just been sitting in dirty water.
Oh, and I made a donation at Safeway for the victims so I’m not totally an asshole. But what do you guys think? Anyone else gambling on Houston flood cars for parts and project?
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
09/02/2017 at 16:14, STARS: 2
The market is the market. As long as you don’t use the tragedy to manipulate someone into something they do not want to do, you’re fine.
"For Sweden" (rallybeetle)
09/02/2017 at 16:16, STARS: 13
Scouting Copart - No
Driving though Houston offering to haul away cars and provide “insurance settlements” - Yes
"Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies" (jordanwphillips)
09/02/2017 at 16:16, STARS: 3
Hydrolock is an easier fix than the mold and electrical issues that will eventually arise.
"KevlarRx7" (kevlarsupra)
09/02/2017 at 16:17, STARS: 0
No not at all, you’re helping someone out by looking to releive them of hassle. When they might be able to use the cash for something else.
"lone_liberal" (token-liberal)
09/02/2017 at 16:22, STARS: 2
The cars at Copart are there to be sold. Nothing wrong with looking to buy what’s being sold.
"maristgrad" (maristgrad)
09/02/2017 at 16:27, STARS: 0
Fucking brillant, this is why I post on here
"Blunion05 drives a pink S2000 (USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST)" (6speedhaven)
09/02/2017 at 16:37, STARS: 0
I don’t think you will find very many. And if they did get flooded, well, exotics are low cars...the flooding was very severe in some areas.
"Little Black Coupe Turned Silver" (littleblackcoupe)
09/02/2017 at 16:45, STARS: 1
I know a guy who picked up a C5Z after Katrina, but he then he gutted it for track use. He hasn’t had any issues, but also he stripped most of the car out.
"My bird IS the word" (mybirdistheword)
09/02/2017 at 17:00, STARS: 0
Might be worth a try, depending on $$$ issues.
"wafflesnfalafel" (wafflesnfalafel1)
09/02/2017 at 17:36, STARS: 0
nope - not at all. That is entrepreneurial spirit - seller is better off with some cash that they didn’t have before, buyer is better off because they get a deal on something they want. Just don’t jack’em around on the deal. Before the deal they have a worthless hunk of junk they would have to pay to get rid of, after they have a pocket full of money.
"Porsche was my first word" (porschewasmyfirstword)
09/02/2017 at 17:51, STARS: 1
For scanning Copart and craigslist for totaled and flooded exotic cars in Houston?
No. The car is/was flooded and that isn’t your fault for sure (or is it, god?).
If you talking Ferrari/Lamborghini-like exotics the cars will be most likely insured properly. So the owner will have just an emotional damage, but no financial.
But if you can buy a $200,000 car for $20,000 you will need to spend a lot of money (or ellbow grease) to get it back working properly. Talking six figures here.
"Shamoononon drives like a farmer" (shamoononon)
09/02/2017 at 18:03, STARS: 1
Naw, they want to sell those cars, they want you to buy them. They may or may not get an insurance settlement anyhow, or they can’t afford to fix and will use the money for something else. Not a piece of shit.
"E92M3" (E46M3)
09/02/2017 at 18:51, STARS: 1
I think you are too early. Pretty sure they haven’t even been assigned an adjuster yet, much less deemed a total loss. Maybe in another month or 2.
"nermal" (nermal)
09/02/2017 at 19:49, STARS: 0
This is the right idea. Remove all of the carpeting, seats, etc. Basically anything that can absorb water and get moldy. Then give everything a good scrubbing, add some aftermarket seats, and you’re good to go.
"Stef Schrader" (stefschrader)
09/02/2017 at 19:57, STARS: 1
Yep. That. You’re fine, although kinda early.
"maristgrad" (maristgrad)
09/02/2017 at 20:09, STARS: 0
I’m more in it for parts tbh
"Porsche was my first word" (porschewasmyfirstword)
09/02/2017 at 20:42, STARS: 0
I’m more in it for parts tbh
Makes no difference. If you act fair and pay good (flooding) prices there is nothing to be ashamed about. Maybe you even help out some folks with some bad needed cash, cause the insurance will take month to pay.
Still, If you recondition the parts there is still a lot of cash and ellbow grease involved.
"Tristan" (casselts)
09/02/2017 at 22:14, STARS: 0
If you happen upon a dirt cheap 2001-2002 Diesel Silverado 4x4, send it my way...
I mean- how dare you! Vulture!
"Little Black Coupe Turned Silver" (littleblackcoupe)
09/02/2017 at 23:02, STARS: 0
Strip carpet, seats and any electric not needed to run the engine. Make track car. Profit.
"Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies" (jordanwphillips)
09/02/2017 at 23:07, STARS: 0
Easier said than done on modern exotics which is what OP is referring to I believe.