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Date Posted: 09:52:36 11/19/01 Mon
Author: Al Townsend
Author Host/IP: 206.31.190.21
Subject: Flooded 928 GTS
In reply to: Phil 's message, "Re: Prevention?" on 13:02:17 11/18/01 Sun

People:

I live in Houston, Texas, and I was here during this last flood. Believe me, You do not want that car. I have two friends who purchased damaged cars from outside the state that was part of the last flood in Houston. One was a Mercedes 2000 S500, the other a 1999 911. The Mercedes had to be junked. The electronics got dry, corroded, and the dealer gave up and gave it back to my friend, no charge for the work already done. The 911 also had to be redone completely (electonics). The issue is not whether it is or is not running and looking good today. The issue is 6 months or two years down the road when the car catches fire or quits. A good Porsche mechanic will, or will not find the problem, and at a premium price. These cars have a lot of relays, moving parts, and they are kind of expensive. A good mechanic would have to troubleshoot, and fix as you go, after things start to happen. I saw the devastation here in Houston. There are a lot of expensive cars sold to out state dealers. Why do you think Texans don't want them anymore?????????






>yep, it all depends on the water level. any way to
>tell currently? don't forget about all the
>electricals under the seats, in the wheelwells, etc.
>car submerged in front, rear, or everywhere? I tried
>to find a picture I once had of a 928 sunk into the
>water, rear only, but alas it has disappeared. Think
>it was a silver one photo posted by the owner right
>after east coast storm last year? Lucky for him
>wasn't too deep.

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