Warning about a dc2r for sale at the moment

[Leee]

hey guys just a heads up for an ad on carsales

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/honda-integra-1999-13360573?base=1216&vertical=Car&cr=3&eapi=2&__N=1246+1247+1252+1282+1216&num=15&silo=Stock&items=[Make:HONDA,Model:INTEGRA,BaseEnabledBadge:TYPE%20R]&sort=~Price

As far as i know from the plates and its wheels, this car is a flood damaged car. The current seller decided not to disclose this with the ad and I'm not blaming this seller for doing so because as always, 'caveat emptor'. Let the buyers beware.

However, the car was regularly serviced before when it was in the hands of the previous owner who kindly acknowledged that it was flood damaged before selling the car.

So, it's just a heads up for potential buyers and I thought this thread would be better on integra section.

beware and happy shopping :D

[Indie]

What damage did the flood do, exactly?

[EKVTIR-T]

Wasnt that advertised on here previously?

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?161642-sold

[Leee]

What damage did the flood do, exactly?
I did not own this car so i dont know about that. Even though the damage was not serious, its resale value would be affected and thats what I want others to be careful about


Wasnt that advertised on here previously?

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?161642-sold
yep that's the car but this seller took off the wing

[EKVTIR-T]

The wing was off before,the caliper painted black too

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg42/scaled.php?server=42&filename=img1068x.jpg&res=landing

[mocchi]

possible flood damage would be rust in chassis i guess
if engine runs fine and clears all general checks then dont see any problem with buying it.

[AlexK]

possible flood damage would be rust in chassis i guess
if engine runs fine and clears all general checks then dont see any problem with buying it.

+1 thats true

[EVLGTR]

Man, you dont go around giving warnings when you dont know what damage did the flood do. I guess the OP is giving it a bad rep.

[androo]

OP is giving a quick courtesy warning, providing information on a car that is not readily communicated by the seller. Yes, the car may be perfectly OK to buy, but having been 'flood' damaged, the price should reflect the issue and be disclosed openly by the seller.

That said, not sure how many people out there still buy cars without checking the title, but it can still save people some coin checking or time going to see a car when they 100% don't want one with a title.

I see nothing wrong in what the OP did. The OP provided the information in an unbiased way and noted that the car was regularly serviced and cared for in it's previous owners hands. No further knowledge from then onwards. He does not pretend to know more than he does, and let's the rest of us (especially potential buyers) make the decision on whether it's worth seeing. I know that I wouldn't buy it unless it was much cheaper. Other examples can be had (or pop up often enough) for a similar price and k's without the title.

Thanks OP.

[EKVTIR-T]

OP didnt say anything bad about it,just giving heads up which is what forum is for

Also the seller doesnt mention its write off or been damaged in the ad which is misleading

[Indie]

The OP was right to post this, as even if the car is fine, it is misleading for the seller not to mention it. But hey, that's the car market.

[cotts13]

Thanks for the heads up Lee. Purchased this car 7 months ago off one of the forum members here. The car has been driven everyday since with no dramas at all and goes better than great.


The add was a slap together and has been edited with more info and more to come!!

Appreciate the free advertising though:)

[cotts13]

The OP was right to post this, as even if the car is fine, it is misleading for the seller not to mention it. But hey, that's the car market.

Exactly mate! there are some seedy rips out there and some horrible examples of overpriced cars.

If anyone is keen on this Just PM me as negotiable to a certain extent

Nick

[EVLGTR]

The OP was right to post this, as even if the car is fine, it is misleading for the seller not to mention it. But hey, that's the car market.

so in that case, i had the right to mention one dodgy item as a heads up on the FS forum and admin deleted my comment. *applauses*....lol, ozhonda

[myztery]

possible flood damage would be rust in chassis i guess
if engine runs fine and clears all general checks then dont see any problem with buying it.

Best not to if it got to the electrics then it will be ruined over time, maybe not when you first buy it, but once electrical wires start to rust from the inside than classify the car ruined :)

Had a customer who went through the whole dilemma, felt sorry for her, she thought got a bargain, till it broke down

[Tai]

Previous person that sold it did mention it had flood damage, however it was much cheaper than 13200.

[EVLGTR]

Previous person that sold it did mention it had flood damage, however it was much cheaper than 13200.

Do u remember how much was it in the past? . in that case this may have to sell cheaper than 13200 and cheaper than what it was in the past (if you remember the previous price????).....But hey thats the car market.

[S2KVTEC]

The seller has advised buyers:
"This car used to be interstate and suffered water damage to the rear end. All has been fixed and is Listed on revs for exactly this and is 100% drivable and legal!"

[Indie]

The seller has advised buyers:
"This car used to be interstate and suffered water damage to the rear end. All has been fixed and is Listed on revs for exactly this and is 100% drivable and legal!"Yes, it was updated after the seller saw this thread, as stated above.

[Tai]

Old owner was Ahmie or something

Was under 10k thats for sure.



Do u remember how much was it in the past? . in that case this may have to sell cheaper than 13200 and cheaper than what it was in the past (if you remember the previous price????).....But hey thats the car market.

[jdm_b16a]

The laws of buying and selling are simple.

1. Seller of any item can ask any price they want
2. Caveat Emptor
3. Do your homework
4. Inspect
5. Bargain
6. Be prepared to walk away


Peter