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Car Forum / Ford / Ford Explorer / May 2007Problems with leftovers
Are there any problems that may be typical with a fairly old left over vehicle? I've found a dealer who has two 2005 Mountaineers, both with <100 miles. They are loaded models and are both priced around $29K. They are about $12K less than new and still $3K more than what KBB thinks a true used one with the same miles is worth. I'll work on the price but if I do this what kinds of things should I look for in a vehicle that has been sitting that long? Both mechanically and regarding future value? I should note that they do in fact come with a new warrantee. Thanks in advance. Which part of New Orleans did this vehicle come from. I personally do not have sufficient knowledge to attempt to judge the value of such a vehicle. I know that is possible to get a good one, but it also can be one that is salvaged from a dealers lot that went under water. I just remember seeing a local dealer park is over flow next to the creek which flooded. I am certain all were sold in sales later on. > Are there any problems that may be typical with a fairly old left over > vehicle? I've found a dealer who has two 2005 Mountaineers, both with [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > should note that they do in fact come with a new warrantee. Thanks in > advance. > Which part of New Orleans did this vehicle come from. > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > water. I just remember seeing a local dealer park is over flow next to > the creek which flooded. I am certain all were sold in sales later on. Thanks, that's a damn good point I hadn't considered. If the insurance company wasn't involved there is no resaon for this to show up on Carfax. >> Are there any problems that may be typical with a fairly old left over >> vehicle? I've found a dealer who has two 2005 Mountaineers, both with [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >> I should note that they do in fact come with a new warrantee. Thanks in >> advance. >> Which part of New Orleans did this vehicle come from. >> [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >Thanks, that's a damn good point I hadn't considered. If the insurance >company wasn't involved there is no resaon for this to show up on Carfax. I think it's a federal offense t sell a car that's been in a flood. And I would think the dealer would have insurance that would cover such damage but could be wrong. Plus it seems unlikely the car manufacturer would not just take back a flooded vehicle rather then risk a dealer selling it. OTOH, if it has a new car warranty any problems from the flood, if there even was one, should certainly show up during the warranty period. >>> Are there any problems that may be typical with a fairly old left over >>> vehicle? I've found a dealer who has two 2005 Mountaineers, both with [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >>> I should note that they do in fact come with a new warrantee. Thanks in >>> advance. > OTOH, if it has a new car warranty any problems from the flood, if > there even was one, should certainly show up during the warranty > period. Would the warranty cover flood damage? I thought they provided coverage against manufacturer's defects. Bill >> OTOH, if it has a new car warranty any problems from the flood, if >> there even was one, should certainly show up during the warranty [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > >Bill If they try to deny your warranty claim on the basis of flood damage don't you think that's the same as them admitting that they broke the law selling the car to you in the first place? If the car has been sitting with flood damage, which will largely screw up the electrical stuff, for the past two years, it's unlikely it would run at all at this point. If it starts and runs fine it seem really unlikely to me there is a flood damage issue. |
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