Help1 1st Gear November 23, 2009 Share November 23, 2009 as the title mentioned, i think the victims will probably sell the cars off asap after it has been repaired if possible...so keep a lookout of the low price and telltale sign when inspecting such potential cars ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icouldberight Neutral Newbie November 23, 2009 Share November 23, 2009 as the title mentioned, i think the victims will probably sell the cars off asap after it has been repaired if possible...so keep a lookout of the low price and telltale sign when inspecting such potential cars thakns for the warning 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axela72 5th Gear November 23, 2009 Share November 23, 2009 as the title mentioned, i think the victims will probably sell the cars off asap after it has been repaired if possible...so keep a lookout of the low price and telltale sign when inspecting such potential cars May I know why a drown car is no longer good even after repair? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster 5th Gear November 23, 2009 Share November 23, 2009 May I know why a drown car is no longer good even after repair? Other parts will experience premature failure as they are over exposed to liquid. For the short term, it should hav no problem. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pufferfish1 Clutched November 23, 2009 Share November 23, 2009 just for the record. my car is currently available for viewing. it a 08 e93 bmw cabrio. not a drown car. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kusje Supersonic November 23, 2009 Share November 23, 2009 as the title mentioned, i think the victims will probably sell the cars off asap after it has been repaired if possible...so keep a lookout of the low price and telltale sign when inspecting such potential cars So what exactly are those telltale signs? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic November 23, 2009 Share November 23, 2009 (edited) decided to delte this Edited November 23, 2009 by Mustank Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamstart 1st Gear November 23, 2009 Share November 23, 2009 If that ferrari is selling at 100k and below, I dun mind buying it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TangoElite 6th Gear November 23, 2009 Share November 23, 2009 If that ferrari is selling at 100k and below, I dun mind buying it. to Kusje, there you have it, a tell tale sign.... cars so cheap to be true.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Help1 1st Gear November 23, 2009 Author Share November 23, 2009 So what exactly are those telltale signs? i think many bah...such as musty damp smell, parts that are not replaced but being cleaned and therefore soiled particles are still there....i think best to get a mechanic to check thoroughly if really interested to buy the "suspected" car..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leepee 1st Gear November 23, 2009 Share November 23, 2009 How to so self inspect on such potential cars being sold? Can the workshop clean it up so well? Or will the Viacom/STA evaluation able to reval/spot such cars? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryn Turbocharged November 23, 2009 Share November 23, 2009 I think they will be tough to spot - smell maybe. Best is very thorough inspection and friendly questioning of owner as part of discussion. As a side note - could the owner be required to sign a "confirmation" that the car was not drowned? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drawdeknight Neutral Newbie November 23, 2009 Share November 23, 2009 ya v impt i was looking for a car.. thks for the heads up! else would be in hot soup if not careful 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatupz 1st Gear November 23, 2009 Share November 23, 2009 It is easy to spot.. check if the owner stay in bukit timah area.. lol 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drawdeknight Neutral Newbie November 23, 2009 Share November 23, 2009 hahaha who knows... maybe owner was there for a meeting or food or visiting a friend... and got caught in the floods... hahaha. .wah tat ferrari in the papers if 100k i will buy immediately siah.. i think rebate is more than that.. haha.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woonyang Clutched November 23, 2009 Share November 23, 2009 engine might be contaminated by the water? perhaps from the exhaust smoke colour can tell. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtrocious 1st Gear November 23, 2009 Share November 23, 2009 I would check for new wirings and other new electronic stuff... Those probably need to be replaced once the car became an impromptu submarine :p Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan96935sg Neutral Newbie November 23, 2009 Share November 23, 2009 There's always a risk to buy resale cars........... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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