Can My Flooded M3 Be Saved?

[Arith2]

I thought NY would crack down on that. Guess they're loosey goosey like FL. Buy a car from Florida and it could a title that's been wiped three times. You never know.

[Nate047]

I had to buy it back to get the parts I wanted to swap over. So no, the title is still clean post-flood. Not joking

fucking wow

[Advorsor]

I had to buy it back to get the parts I wanted to swap over. So no, the title is still clean post-flood. Not joking

[lvm3sm46]

Did they total out the other one?

[Advorsor]

New car is (basically) all done. Just need to do some paint correction and a tad of PDR cosmetically. Other than that, want to add wiring for the multi-function steering wheel in a ZCP chassis (I like the radio controls on wheel)..

I went with Safeco agreed value insurance. I got the car insured for $50K at $180/mo. (This is my only car). I’m allowed 5K miles per year which works for me as I train to NYC.

[lvm3sm46]

How are things coming along with the new car? What ended up happening to the other one with the insurance?

[tnord]

Yeah, in this case its nothing, really, just some interior refurbishing, and fluid changes....should probably recover nicely.

I would agree that if just got up to the carpet it's totally salvageable.

[jet_dogg]

I’ve acquired a 2005 M3 with 75K miles/Comp package 6spd and intend to swap everything over. (For reference, mine was a 2002 with 63K).

Will post updates with Insurance progress.

Glad to hear it all worked out in the end. Post up some pics when it's in your hands.

[TexaZ3]

I'm trying to buy it from him even with the flood... water just got up to the bottom of the seat, so I think it's not that bad.. could be worse!

Yeah, in this case its nothing, really, just some interior refurbishing, and fluid changes....should probably recover nicely.

[Onefastsicilian]

Yes, very sad. Having said that...should have driven them. Then it would be a 1M with 50k miles.... So wouldn't be that big of a loss...and some memories too boot.

I'm trying to buy it from him even with the flood... water just got up to the bottom of the seat, so I think it's not that bad.. could be worse!

[sapote]

For reference, mine was a 2002 with 63K

If this is a 1966 Porsche 911 with 63K miles, flooded, many people would jump in to restore it back to its glory form. This is nothing compared to a badly rusted 911.

[Advorsor]

Advorsor do you have any updates? Did you go through insurance or rebuilding?

I’ve acquired a 2005 M3 with 75K miles/Comp package 6spd and intend to swap everything over. (For reference, mine was a 2002 with 63K).

Will post updates with Insurance progress.

[TexaZ3]

SAD... older guy in his 70s.. collects cars and lost that and a rare aston martin.... he was not happy. lol

Yes, very sad. Having said that...should have driven them. Then it would be a 1M with 50k miles.... So wouldn't be that big of a loss...and some memories too boot.

[lvm3sm46]

Advorsor do you have any updates? Did you go through insurance or rebuilding?

[sapote]

I dried the electronics but the boards were damaged and the ecu caught fire..

If the battery was disconnected before the flood then most electronic stuffs should survive.