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thstone · 01-02-2013, 11:43 AM

You'd be better off replacing the ECU/immobilizer or whatever is keeping the engine from running and then trying to sell the car in at least running condition.

When selling a car that has documented flood damage "as is" and in non-running condition, buyers have to assume that the engine/ECU/immobilizer/fuse panel/power locks/power windows/etc are damaged/ruined from salt water instrusion. Plus, without a running engine there is no way to check the operation of engine accessories like power steering, air conditioning, water pump, etc. The bottom line is this reduces the value of the car to about $2K.

01-02-2013, 11:43 AM	#4
thstone Certified Boxster Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7,669	You'd be better off replacing the ECU/immobilizer or whatever is keeping the engine from running and then trying to sell the car in at least running condition. When selling a car that has documented flood damage "as is" and in non-running condition, buyers have to assume that the engine/ECU/immobilizer/fuse panel/power locks/power windows/etc are damaged/ruined from salt water instrusion. Plus, without a running engine there is no way to check the operation of engine accessories like power steering, air conditioning, water pump, etc. The bottom line is this reduces the value of the car to about $2K. __________________ 1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more 1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254 1979 911 SC POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor Last edited by thstone; 01-02-2013 at 11:51 AM.