<VV> Re: Salvage title (not much Vair)

[airvair]

That was only a "top ten" list. According to the article, all states
except two had a marked increase in flood-damaged vehicles showing up
back on the market. It didn't mention the other 38 states' rates.

-Mark

Padgett wrote:
> 
> "one in every 150 vehicles in Lousiana ... had a title that at one point
> was branded as flood-damaged"
> 
> A lot depends on what kind of water and how long. A brief immersion in
> fresh water will not do much. Salt water and the remaining life of the
> vehicle can be measured in months. One way to get an idea is to look up
> under the dash from the floor (may need to remove a panel). If you see any
> rust, walk away. This is one area where Carfax may help. Am surprised that
> Florida is not on the list. OTOH it is hard to have a flood on sand so
> maybe it does not include storm-surges. It is part of the reason I live 80
> miles from either coast.
> 
> Padgett