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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 06:18 AM
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I'm looking into a 2007 NISMO where I look into its VIN# found out it was into a flood I already drove the car, even check the bottom of it before I even knew it was preciously into a flood, so what else should I look into it and will it be worth it considering I will be keeping the car for a very long time, any suggestions will be appreciated and what else should I look into while either dealing with the dealer who is selling it or financing? thanks guys

https://www.iaai.com/vehicles/vehicl...99&auctionid=0 <<== link to the action site where I found the flood info

http://www.luxurycars.com/newandused...-CT-06492.aspx

original ad on their page

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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 09:45 AM
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Walk away.

I would expect a lifetime of electrical problems for you. You don't know the interior condition of the axle, tranny, fuel tank, power steering. etc. that was exposed to water. And it could have been salt water. :P

Walk away.

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lmao 21k for a flooded Nismo yea right
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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Sylvia Zcarr
Walk away.

I would expect a lifetime of electrical problems for you. You don't know the interior condition of the axle, tranny, fuel tank, power steering. etc. that was exposed to water. And it could have been salt water. :P

Walk away.
thanks for the input cause I did look into the bottom of the car before I knew it was under a flood and didnt notice anything else, salt water should have been more evident unless they watch it really good
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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 10:22 AM
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lmao 21k for a flooded Nismo yea right
exactly cut almost half of that with added extended warranty like another 5yrs and we can talk business
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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 10:24 AM
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why dont you go buy it directly from the auction?
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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 10:30 AM
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No man. you'll regret it later
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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by 2004Black350z
lmao 21k for a flooded Nismo yea right
Originally Posted by Szen350z
exactly cut almost half of that with added extended warranty like another 5yrs and we can talk business
These.
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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by ZS14
why dont you go buy it directly from the auction?
found the auction link it was sold back in June last year in DE as you can talk by the pics that I posted
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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 11:03 AM
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No man. you'll regret it later
so u r saying not even as a project car for whatever less that they are asking for??? plus the extended warranty???
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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 11:25 AM
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You can buy a legit Nismo for a little more than their asking price. They are asking too much and used car dealer warranties are BS.
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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 11:27 AM
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That's a fact!

Do not buy!
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Originally Posted by szen350z
found the auction link it was sold back in june last year in de as you can talk by the pics that i posted
there will be more nismos just keep looking


i saw one that was a theft...just the needed the ignition cylinder.

Salvage is not all that bad.

A 21,000 dollar car for 6k plus 1k in repairs..
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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by AdvanZ33
You can buy a legit Nismo for a little more than their asking price. They are asking too much and used car dealer warranties are BS.
indeed they are my friend went thru that years ago more hassle than its worth
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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by ZS14
there will be more nismos just keep looking


i saw one that was a theft...just the needed the ignition cylinder.

Salvage is not all that bad.

A 21,000 dollar car for 6k plus 1k in repairs..
did some research from the dealer and as far as that, this car should have a clean title, as must of their car are on their lot problem here is the flood part cause you really dont know the extent of the damage so that along takes you away with it if it was another type of salvage as long as it aint a collision not bad thanks for the input
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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 12:02 PM
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This will dessimate all after you put about 10-15k, if we have too. Over night parts from Japan.
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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by anthony87
This will dessimate all after you put about 10-15k, if we have too. Over night parts from Japan.
jajajajajajajajaja hey that doesnt sound like a bad idea JDM the *****
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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 01:05 PM
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That's total BS - they bought the car at auction from an insurance company due to a total loss (flood) and they dont even disclose that or have to sell it with a salvage title?

What does carfax show?

That car isnt worth more than 8K realistically, and anybody who offers extended warranties probably wont touch that car. Since it is over 36 months I doubt you can get a Nissan extended warranty anyway.
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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 01:39 PM
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i wouldnt buy unless it was under 9k and had a personal mechanic to finger bang the fck out dat bish and look in every hole nook and cranny.
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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 2004Black350z
i wouldnt buy unless it was under 9k and had a personal mechanic to finger bang the fck out dat bish and look in every hole nook and cranny.
I'm in this thread just to agree with people.
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