Hurricane "Sandy" Estimated # of flooded cars

77rs · 12-08-2012, 09:41 PM

Approx 200,000 cars trucks motorcycles, etc.

RubyCamaro · 12-08-2012, 10:22 PM

WOW!

AZCamaroFan · 12-08-2012, 10:44 PM

shocking

77rs · 12-08-2012, 10:45 PM

There's some still sitting in my town 5 weeks later!

*The_Blur* · 12-08-2012, 10:52 PM

It's a shame to hear about this. On the upside, perhaps there's some good junkyard deals up there now.

2010 SSRS · 12-08-2012, 11:38 PM

there were many also here in RI, definitely nothing like what NY/NJ had though

77rs · 12-08-2012, 11:45 PM

That's where my '13 SS conv. went- less than 300 miles, water above the grille emblem- was 'safely' in the garage.

LimaCharlie · 12-09-2012, 01:18 AM

200,000 cars/trucks/motorcycles is significant but it's relatively small compared to all the vehicles in the hard hit areas of New York/New Jersey/east coast.

Tayw2er · 12-31-2012, 05:37 AM

I was searching for salvage cars to buy (unfortunately I'm a bit short of funds at the moment and I can't afford buying a new onw) and I came up with this auction for flood damaged cars for sale so now I'm thinking about purchasing Sandy flood car. I'm not sure yet, but I guess that if the water level wasn't deep enough to cause with the electronics than it might be fine.

RubyCamaro · 12-31-2012, 06:46 AM

I would not go there. If it is a salvage, you can bet the water was deep. I lost a new car to a flash flood once and it is definately not pretty. Only a real expert could sort out all the damage to engine, electronics, etc.

blackswan · 12-31-2012, 08:22 AM

It's SALT water, doesn't take much to totally fry a system.

Mr_Draco · 12-31-2012, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tayw2er

I was searching for salvage cars to buy (unfortunately I'm a bit short of funds at the moment and I can't afford buying a new onw) and I came up with this auction for flood damaged cars for sale so now I'm thinking about purchasing Sandy flood car. I'm not sure yet, but I guess that if the water level wasn't deep enough to cause with the electronics than it might be fine.

NEVER buy a salt water flooded car. EVER.

Fresh water I would have to look at in person first. Most of the time with a flooded car, a COMPLETE replacement of the entire interior is required. We're talking seats, carpet, door panels, side panels, trunk interior, dash, vents, etc. Anywhere that water can get into must be replaced or thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. You also have to think about the engine. Anything above the grill has the possibility of getting in the engine and hydro-locking the engine.

JCO2185 · 01-01-2013, 10:34 AM

this is at an airport over here by me on Long Island. Roughly 15,000 damaged cars from Sandy....crazy!

77rs · 01-01-2013, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCO2185

this is at an airport over here by me on Long Island. Roughly 15,000 damaged cars from Sandy....crazy!

Wow! Here in Jersey, a towing company is in trouble for temporarily storing 5000 in a sand quarry. Neighbors alerted authorities after hundreds of rollbacks carrying cars to the quarry were seen.

12-08-2012, 09:41 PM	#1
77rs Drives: '13 SS/RS conv. RY Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Cape May County, N.J. Posts: 521	Hurricane "Sandy" Estimated # of flooded cars Approx 200,000 cars trucks motorcycles, etc.

12-08-2012, 10:22 PM	#2
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,241 View My Garage	WOW! __________________

12-08-2012, 10:44 PM	#3
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12-08-2012, 10:52 PM	#5
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12-08-2012, 11:38 PM	#6
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	there were many also here in RI, definitely nothing like what NY/NJ had though __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

12-08-2012, 10:45 PM	#4
77rs Drives: '13 SS/RS conv. RY Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Cape May County, N.J. Posts: 521	There's some still sitting in my town 5 weeks later!

12-08-2012, 11:45 PM	#7
77rs Drives: '13 SS/RS conv. RY Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Cape May County, N.J. Posts: 521	That's where my '13 SS conv. went- less than 300 miles, water above the grille emblem- was 'safely' in the garage.

12-09-2012, 01:18 AM	#8
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	200,000 cars/trucks/motorcycles is significant but it's relatively small compared to all the vehicles in the hard hit areas of New York/New Jersey/east coast. __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80

12-31-2012, 05:37 AM	#9
Tayw2er Drives: 06 Chevy Camaro Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Philly Posts: 1	I was searching for salvage cars to buy (unfortunately I'm a bit short of funds at the moment and I can't afford buying a new onw) and I came up with this auction for flood damaged cars for sale so now I'm thinking about purchasing Sandy flood car. I'm not sure yet, but I guess that if the water level wasn't deep enough to cause with the electronics than it might be fine.

12-31-2012, 06:46 AM	#10
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,241 View My Garage	I would not go there. If it is a salvage, you can bet the water was deep. I lost a new car to a flash flood once and it is definately not pretty. Only a real expert could sort out all the damage to engine, electronics, etc. __________________

12-31-2012, 08:22 AM	#11
blackswan Drives: 2012 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Northeast Posts: 1,447	It's SALT water, doesn't take much to totally fry a system.

01-01-2013, 10:34 AM	#13
JCO2185 RIDING ON AIR Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Summit White Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 964	this is at an airport over here by me on Long Island. Roughly 15,000 damaged cars from Sandy....crazy! __________________ --John--2010 Camaro 2LT/RS, Summit White Air Ride Suspension, BBK Longtube Headers, Hi-Flo cats, Doug Thorley catback exhaust, Elite Catch-Can, Airraid CAI, Trifecta tune, ZL1 front end with Phantom grille, ZL1 side skirts, MRR228 graphite wheels