2010 SC for $36,900
10-22-11, 09:13 AM
#1
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2010 SC for $36,900
I been keeping tabs on 2010's for sale. There are very few and are rarely under $60K. This one has only 13k miles on it and in the 30's--whats the deal??? Here it is:
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false
... wonder why it priced the way it is?
10-22-11, 10:23 AM
#3
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Ok now I know... it's a salvaged car, apparently was flooded. http://www.ridesafely.com/Inventory....yID=1109143371 But if the price was right, a great parts car
10-22-11, 03:29 PM
#5
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There are a ton of flooded cars out there. Usually being sold in a different state than originally purchased in. Be very careful. No way would I buy any used Lexus without first getting it fully inspected by Lexus.
10-22-11, 05:42 PM
#7
Are there any FI (turbo or supercharged) SC430's out there on this board? Seems like everyone mainly focuses on cosmetic mods with these cars. Anyone have a 430 that has drivetrain work? I am shocked that nobody has done a 2jzgte swap on one of these yet.
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10-22-11, 06:13 PM
#9
My '06 is a fresh-water flood salvage car. I paid around 50% of book for it after it had been recovered and restored. I had a Lexus dealer inspect it as part of the transaction. I've owned it for 2-1/2 years now and haven't had an issue that's related to the dunking that it suffered. I'm happy.
10-22-11, 07:01 PM
#10
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My '06 is a fresh-water flood salvage car. I paid around 50% of book for it after it had been recovered and restored. I had a Lexus dealer inspect it as part of the transaction. I've owned it for 2-1/2 years now and haven't had an issue that's related to the dunking that it suffered. I'm happy.
The problem is that some of these cars, perhaps flood damage to some extent but maybe not enough to get totaled and titled as such, then they get "laundered" and sold at full retail to an unsuspecting buyer.
10-22-11, 07:05 PM
#11
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I test drove an 06 with supposedly 9050 miles on it today. Carfax looked fine. Yet the car was trashed on the interior. Stains on the carpet, both bumpers repainted, seats dirty and abraded, seat belts even dirtier.
Jaba the Hut couldn't put that much wear on the interior of an LS430 in 9k miles. Sales guy asked me if I wanted to take it for a spin...uhh...no thanks.
Jaba the Hut couldn't put that much wear on the interior of an LS430 in 9k miles. Sales guy asked me if I wanted to take it for a spin...uhh...no thanks.
10-22-11, 09:39 PM
#12
flooded car are time bomb. it might appear to be good, but the water might have damaged parts like sensors, electrical component, computer malfunction, and internal rust.
Anyone remember the news of how a billions dollar B-2 bomber crashed in Guam??
Anyone remember the news of how a billions dollar B-2 bomber crashed in Guam??
10-23-11, 05:11 AM
#13
I talked to this dealer a while ago when shopping for an SC. they had one listed one 2003 listed on cars.com for about 5K-7K below book. I had them give me the entire pitch over the phone, saying theres nothing wromg with the car. But when I specifically asked about the title they were upfront and said salvage due to flooding. At least they weren't ENTIRELY misleading... IF you asked the right questions.
10-23-11, 05:13 AM
#14
My '06 is a fresh-water flood salvage car. I paid around 50% of book for it after it had been recovered and restored. I had a Lexus dealer inspect it as part of the transaction. I've owned it for 2-1/2 years now and haven't had an issue that's related to the dunking that it suffered. I'm happy.
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10-23-11, 08:14 AM
#15
There is a dealer in CT that sells a ton of SC's, specifically low mileage beautiful cars...several Pebble Beach cars that comes down to Houston and Gulf States to buy flooded SC's, some Aston Martins, 911's, Maseratis, etc.
His prices are about 30% less than average prices and I spoke with him one time and he said he only buys cars that haven't had engine damage or electrical damage. It's still really scary to me...I'd have to have a HONEY of a deal to take that kind of risk and some extra play money to throw around. I was looking at a 2007 Pebble Beach white on red with like 13k miles for only $25k. Looked brand new. He said no warning lights were on, everything worked, fresh smelling car, no water damage was aparent but it did have a flood title.
My credit union as well as Bank Of America-two institutions I've recenlty financed cars from both would not lend on a salvage or flood vehicle.
His prices are about 30% less than average prices and I spoke with him one time and he said he only buys cars that haven't had engine damage or electrical damage. It's still really scary to me...I'd have to have a HONEY of a deal to take that kind of risk and some extra play money to throw around. I was looking at a 2007 Pebble Beach white on red with like 13k miles for only $25k. Looked brand new. He said no warning lights were on, everything worked, fresh smelling car, no water damage was aparent but it did have a flood title.
My credit union as well as Bank Of America-two institutions I've recenlty financed cars from both would not lend on a salvage or flood vehicle.