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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 08:48 PM
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Run Forest Run!!!!
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 11:28 PM
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I'd pass on it. Always cautious when any water damage has happened.
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 1987RH
you are all correct i am going to stay away. The electronics would be a nightmare besides i found a 99 coupe black tan auto with 44k for 19500 so for the extra 5 it is a no brainer, the one for 14k might end up beeing 19 after any electronics that would be replaced and i would still have a "water damage" vette worth sub 10K
Good luck sound a lot better

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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 02:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Corvette Don
Spend the extra 4 or 5k and get something w/o flood damage or any damage for that matter, DONT BUY THAT ONE
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 08:06 AM
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too many cars out there without problems, , keep looking and pick one of those. good luck.
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 09:00 AM
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many scams on craigs list. just be careful.
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 09:09 AM
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no no no no no sounds like a flood car. Well it was only under water for a little while! Possible salvage title.
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