so since i've been trying to sell my 04 350z i've been looking at newer 06-08 350z's mainly, but i stumbled across this 370z with water damage. is it worth taking a look at or is purchasing a car with previous water/flood damage a no-no?

2009 Base with 30k miles for $18k. The dealer claims that the vehicle has been driven for 2 years since the damage with no problems.

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...ngId=325215355

what do you guys think?

 

Don't settle keep searching

 

Maybe....in my books

 

i'd take a very close look. you know it needs new wheels and may have really
complex electrical issues. look at every connector. take your time. also try to
get a 24 hour test drive.

 

i would definately take a closer look and test drive if possible.. kinda tempting hmm..

 

yeah, im going to keep it in mind. more than likely going to go with an HR 350z.. need to focus on getting rid of mine first.. hopefully tomorrow, if he's not just another craigslist bullsh1tter

 

I would steer clear!!!

I had a flooded Z, and the thing is you can never be 100% sure that everything is going to last, even if you think youve replaced every part that got touched by water. Some parts may be corroding that you wont discover for a long time. IDK about you, but I dont want to be constantly worrying if my car is going to have a mechanical or electrical failure.

If you do decide to do it, I would definitely make sure you had the budget to do a lot of repairs. Also, keep in mind, it will be near impossible to resale a flood car.

 

whatever you decide just lmk, I would be more than happy to check it out and give you my opinion. Im only 10 miles away.

 

i'd move along. i prefer cars with clean histories and wouldn't take chances no matter how tempting the deal may be.

 

If your a mechanic with a shop, i would say go for it....If not, just move along

 

Nah..cause come winter time, you'll be able to get a 370Z with the same miles for 20-22k.

 

I took auto shop in high school and we received a car that had flood damage and was donated by the dealership. The car had been brand new on the lot. We (and other classes) completely dismantled the car and cleaned it, then put it back together. It became the Driver's Ed. car for the school. You would not believe how much damage occurred and how sediments got into everything. I would pass based on my experience.

 

the allure of a sweet car on the cheap is always enticing .. but the potential headaches are not worth it imo.

 

The seller will laugh all the way to the bank. Keep looking.

 

No. No. No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

guys... this thread is a little old. i have since gotten a car.

thanks

 

Everyone else said it so mind as well myself.. take a closer look!

 

Don't even take a look, dealers will never give you a fair price and they'll give you every excuse there is that your car is worthless. Don't ever buy flooded car unless you plan on not taking a loss.

 

RUN FAR AND RUN FAST. Nothing but problems in the future for this thing.

 

Did you pass on the flooded 370?

From personal experience, I'd never buy a car with bad history ever again. Even if the price is really low. It's always low for a reason. Never worth buying a car that might not be reliable. All it will do is cause headaches and make you broke!