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Old 01-05-2006, 05:04 PM
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Flood cars, anyone know anything about dealer in Wallingford CT?

I'm in the market for another mercedes and I found a place in Wallingford CT that has really attractive prices.

The owner called me back and stated frankly that he aquires his cars from insurance companies that are either theft recoveries or flood cars. He has cars such as a 2001 CLK55 with 47K mi for $24.9K.

He stated that they check for real damage and dont buy cars that have flooded past the seat rails (these are not from New Orleans but from the rains we had here in the northeast). On some of the cars he stated he has not needed to remove the carpet because it was not wet.

Anyway, anyone know anything about the dealer (name is Imports Unlimited in Wallingford CT I believe they have been around for at least ).

Would you buy a flood car? What would you check? I can pull up carpet, check in spare tire areas, Inspect under upholstery.
I would not be looking to buy and resell anytime soon, I would buy a car with about 40K mi and keep it to at least 150-200K

Thanks for any advise
Paul

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1984 300SD with 320K

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Old 01-05-2006, 05:28 PM
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I bought eight last year - there is a lot to say about reviving these cars, more than I care to write in this thread. Golden Rule - deep submersions on cars with lots of electronics are for parts only.

Edit Note: If anyone is interested in flood cars they are massing 10,000+ in Hattiesburg for future sales and if you are really looking for that bargain boat these will start on 1/7/2006 Also have a 600S complete submersion in salt water for $2800. Nothing electrical works on this car. It does roll however - as pictured. Hard parts are all that is really salvagable.

Edit 1/20/2006 car is gone, thanks
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Old 01-05-2006, 10:46 PM
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Hmm I'd personaly never buy a flood car.

I am no CLK55 expert but if you are serious about this car I may be able to check it out for you Sat. I wouldn't mind going for a ride.

I have heard of that dealer, they sell a lot of MB's. I don't know much about them other then that.
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I bought eight last year - there is a lot to say about reviving these cars, more than I care to write in this thread. Golden Rule - deep submersions on cars with lots of electronics are for parts only.

Edit Note: If anyone is interested in flood cars they are massing 10,000+ in Hattiesburg for future sales and if you are really looking for that bargain boat these will start on 1/7/2006 Also have a 600S complete submersion in salt water for $2800. Nothing electrical works on this car. It does roll however - as pictured. Hard parts are all that is really salvagable.

Edit 1/20/2006 car is gone, thanks

Gone to the show me state, thanks for all the interest

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