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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 11:26 AM
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Additional pics here, including the statement "Not Actual Miles".

https://autoforwarder.com/en/detail/...rolet-corvette

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/2015-Chevro...xaB0pW&vxp=mtr

With the statement:

"Car is in excellent condition, and in need of nothing!! No issues!"

I simply Googled the VIN. Houston flood car.

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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 11:32 AM
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"Only con, it has a salvage title."

Subtle ending.
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by DWS44
"Only con, it has a salvage title."

Subtle ending.


Some nastiness going on there!
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 11:36 AM
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She cleaned up nice didn't she?
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 01:12 PM
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From the ad "8speed dual clutch transmission w/ paddle shifters" I learn something every day. I had no idea GM was using a dual clutch transmission in the Corvette.
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 01:24 PM
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Obviously it went swimming.
I would go to your closest place of worship and have it Blessed for no electrical issues Good Luck..Low Miles under water

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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Boiler_81
From the ad "8speed dual clutch transmission w/ paddle shifters" I learn something every day. I had no idea GM was using a dual clutch transmission in the Corvette.

LOL. It also has the rare CD player option.
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 02:07 PM
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Still under warranty???
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Originally Posted by davidtcpa
Still under warranty???
No. Salvage title voids warranty
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Originally Posted by AbsolutHank
No. Salvage title voids warranty
I know. The Ebay ad says it is.
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 02:52 PM
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Well, if anyone of yall come across a 2017 GS WGGM M7 with 600 miles, that was my car. It was totally babied, did the 500 mile oil change...but then it flooded due to Harvey, lol! The insurance wanted $35k if I wanted to keep the car, but that was probably what it was worth with a salvage title if it was running...and mine was dead, electrics and all, obviously I let it go. It would have been a great project if I could have picked it up for around $10-12k. The wait continues for the next vette...
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by piggysmalls
Well, if anyone of yall come across a 2017 GS WGGM M7 with 600 miles, that was my car. It was totally babied, did the 500 mile oil change...but then it flooded due to Harvey, lol! The insurance wanted $35k if I wanted to keep the car, but that was probably what it was worth with a salvage title if it was running...and mine was dead, electrics and all, obviously I let it go. It would have been a great project if I could have picked it up for around $10-12k. The wait continues for the next vette...

Dayum, that would have made me sick to my stomach. Of course if the family was good that's all that matters. Hope you find a replacement soon.
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 03:17 PM
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Apparently the owner's manual states required maintenance as "30,000 miles or after a total flood, whichever occurs first"

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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 03:22 PM
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Dayum, that would have made me sick to my stomach. Of course if the family was good that's all that matters. Hope you find a replacement soon.
Thanks man, yeah, family is all good! Z06 replacement is ordered and can't get here soon enough...M7, WGGM of course! Might as well upgrade while I'm at it, right?
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Wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole !
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Pretty amazing that some fools (26 bids) are willing to pay $33,500 for a 2015 Z51 1LT with 30,000 miles on it and a salvage title - you can get a nice one with 10,000 miles for $42,000.
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Shocked the interior cleaned up that well!
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Old Nov 16, 2017 | 01:21 PM
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Perfect flood car ?
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What's alarming is that Ebay gives no way to warn potential buyers or even Ebay itself that this listing is misrepresenting what is for sale. Probably everyone bidding would pull their bids if they knew that this is a flood vehicle.
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