Water damage - 2000 Hyundai Sonata

"Edwin Pawlowski" <esp DeleteThis @snet.net> wrote in message
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> Call your insurance agent and start looking for a new car. If electrical
> got wet, more problems will show up over the next few months as connector
> corrode, etc.
>

Agreed. Insurance companies routinely total out flood damaged cars for this
very reason.

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Can anyone suggest how much this car can sell for (*as* a water
damaged car). The car does not run but is definitely good for parts or
if someone can fix it. I am looking to sell it to an auto-repair-shop-
kind-of place. The car has never had any engine or mechanical trouble.
Has 96K miles on it. The water did not rise upto battery or engine
level. So at the most components attached to the chassis of the car
can be considered ruined. I am just looking for a ballpark number so
that I can negotiate with someone. Thanks.

-mm


On Oct 13, 11:44 am, "Mike Marlow" <mmarlowREM....TakeThisOut@alltel.net> wrote:
> "Edwin Pawlowski" <e....TakeThisOut@snet.net> wrote in message
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> > Call your insurance agent and start looking for a new car. If electrical
> > got wet, more problems will show up over the next few months as connector
> > corrode, etc.
>
> Agreed. Insurance companies routinely total out flood damaged cars for this
> very reason.
>
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>
> -Mike-
> mmarlowREM....TakeThisOut@alltel.net
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<extra.memory.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Can anyone suggest how much this car can sell for (*as* a water
> damaged car). The car does not run but is definitely good for parts or
> if someone can fix it. I am looking to sell it to an auto-repair-shop-
> kind-of place. The car has never had any engine or mechanical trouble.
> Has 96K miles on it. The water did not rise upto battery or engine
> level. So at the most components attached to the chassis of the car
> can be considered ruined. I am just looking for a ballpark number so
> that I can negotiate with someone. Thanks.
>

No auto repair facility is going to touch that car. For one, they seldom
use used parts in most repairs and with almost 100K on it, it's about a
guarantee that no one will want to touch it. If you could get a couple of
hundred for it I'd be surprised. If you can - I'd sure take it.

If you have comprehensive insurance on the car, then turn it in to the
insurance company. It may not have a lot of value by the book, but that's
probably the best deal you're going to come across.

The other thing you can do is part out the car. That's probably the most
profitable route, but it's also the slowest route to financial freedom. An
engine and a tranny for a car with that kind of mileage can go for $200
each, on up - depending on what part of the country you're in. Doors that
have zero rust on them might be worth $50 apiece. Same with hood and trunk
deck. It's hard to sell parts on your own, but if you can afford to wait on
the people that need the parts, it's probably the most money you'll get out
of the car.

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<extra.memory.RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Can anyone suggest how much this car can sell for (*as* a water
> damaged car). The car does not run but is definitely good for parts or
> if someone can fix it. I am looking to sell it to an auto-repair-shop-
> kind-of place. The car has never had any engine or mechanical trouble.
> Has 96K miles on it. The water did not rise upto battery or engine
> level. So at the most components attached to the chassis of the car
> can be considered ruined. I am just looking for a ballpark number so
> that I can negotiate with someone. Thanks.
>
> -mm

About $100
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There is no good news here. The air bag computer is bolted to the center of the floor near the parking brake lever. The engine and transmission computers are located behind the dash. If any of these items were submerged, they're likely damaged. Additionally, the water can cause significant damage to the wiring. Interior connectors are not waterproofed.

If you're insured, contact your insurance company immediately. A 7 year old car could very well be totaled if this kind of water damage exists.
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"Mike Marlow" <mmarlowREMOVE.TakeThisOut@alltel.net> wrote in message
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> <extra.memory.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1192466868.922845.48420@e9g2000prf.googlegroups.com...
>> Can anyone suggest how much this car can sell for (*as* a water
>> damaged car). The car does not run but is definitely good for parts or
>> if someone can fix it. I am looking to sell it to an auto-repair-shop-
>> kind-of place. The car has never had any engine or mechanical trouble.
>> Has 96K miles on it. The water did not rise upto battery or engine
>> level. So at the most components attached to the chassis of the car
>> can be considered ruined. I am just looking for a ballpark number so
>> that I can negotiate with someone. Thanks.
>>
>
> No auto repair facility is going to touch that car. For one, they seldom
> use used parts in most repairs and with almost 100K on it, it's about a
> guarantee that no one will want to touch it. If you could get a couple of
> hundred for it I'd be surprised. If you can - I'd sure take it.
>
> If you have comprehensive insurance on the car, then turn it in to the
> insurance company. It may not have a lot of value by the book, but that's
> probably the best deal you're going to come across.
>
> The other thing you can do is part out the car. That's probably the most
> profitable route, but it's also the slowest route to financial freedom.
> An engine and a tranny for a car with that kind of mileage can go for $200
> each, on up - depending on what part of the country you're in. Doors that
> have zero rust on them might be worth $50 apiece. Same with hood and
> trunk deck. It's hard to sell parts on your own, but if you can afford to
> wait on the people that need the parts, it's probably the most money
> you'll get out of the car.
>
> --
>
> -Mike-
> mmarlowREMOVE.TakeThisOut@alltel.net
You could see if the local Fire Department wants to use it for extradition
training. You could assign some reasonable value to it, and get them to sign
off on it - hey it's worth what it's worth to them - and you get about 25%
of whatever value that you can agree upon as a reduction in income. It
doesn't wind up back on the road, and it serves a purpose.
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