Brought a tear to my eye!!

ToxicPaddy

A guy I know took a few photos of the aftermath of the floods in the place where he lives. His car was one of many completely submerged by the floods, another was this one..

mickdw

Should shine up nicely as a driveway ornament

MadsL

Love to know if any managed to stay watertight inside...

stealthyspeeder

is that just me or is the cabin still filled with water?

A beautiful fast car like that should go out in a blaze of glory or be kept lovingly in safe garage, terrible end for it!

MadsL

MadsL wrote: »

Love to know if any managed to stay watertight inside...

Easy to find out, they'd be the ones with damaged roofs :pac:

barura

It can be recovered, and probably will be. It was only under water a little bit (overnight) so I'm sure it can be recovered to an extent. Definitally cheaper than buying it again.

no1beemerfan

Such a waste.

Big Nasty

Wouldn't you just break down in tears! :eek::(:mad:

Bumpstop

I've taxed worse.

ronaneire

I bet there will be many more just like it in underground car parks.

Nissan doctor

Such a waste....silver is such a nice colour for a micra

Check donedeal for lots of 'reasonably priced' cars in the next few weeks methinks!:eek:

peasant

barura wrote: »

It can be recovered, and probably will be. It was only under water a little bit (overnight) so I'm sure it can be recovered to an extent. Definitally cheaper than buying it again.

No, it can't really.

This car wasn't just filled with nice clean tap water over night and then drained, but filled with loads of muck (and probably sewage as well).

That silt will sit in the tiniest crevices and rot and stink for years. Even if you rip out and replace the complete interior and the whole wiring loom, the body alone will rot much faster due to moist muck sitting in the cavities forever.

Unfortunately, this is a complete write-off.

JJJJNR

Soon to be seen on Done deal, with a valet.

Squall19

What is it?

A 4.2 V8 Jag XKR?

Nissan doctor

Squall19 wrote: »

What is it?

A 4.2 V8 Jag XKR?

Aston martin DB7

Squall19

Nissan doctor wrote: »

Aston martin DB7

No way.

Jesus, poor guy.

XKR is worth mourning as well:D

Victor

Possibly here: http://www.bing.com/maps/?v=2&cp=swj9jdggc8jb&lvl=18.965692203755815&dir=264.04595624013524&sty=b&form=LMLTCC

Saab Ed

peasant wrote: »

No, it can't really.

Unfortunately, this is a complete write-off.

Kinda....

I've seen many a car with flood damage go back on the road. Now maybe they shouldn't have but the fact is most of them do. Why !....simple answer is huge profit. Theres an SL Merc driving around Dublin today that was bought from a Dublin used car dealer that was actually pulled out of the canal. Every car that I've ever heard of that was rescued from Dollymount Strand has always ended up back on the road.

Written off! , maybe. End of the line for that Aston!!!! Well I'll put it this way, given the difference between the amount someone is gonna pay to buy it from the insurance company and the actual amount that the car will sell for once its tarted up, I very much doubt that this car will end up in Charlie Duffys

ToxicPaddy

Victor wrote: »

Possibly here: http://www.bing.com/maps/?v=2&cp=swj9jdggc8jb&lvl=18.965692203755815&dir=264.04595624013524&sty=b&form=LMLTCC

No not there, I know where it was but I wont say on here. A guy I know lives in the same development and thats one of a few dozen cars that were doomed to the same fate including his own. Some nice classics were also completely ruined..

davoxx

ToxicPaddy wrote: »

No not there, I know where it was but I wont say on here. A guy I know lives in the same development and thats one of a few dozen cars that were doomed to the same fate including his own. Some nice classics were also completely ruined..

that's shocking ... poor classics

barura

peasant wrote: »

No, it can't really.

This car wasn't just filled with nice clean tap water over night and then drained, but filled with loads of muck (and probably sewage as well).

That silt will sit in the tiniest crevices and rot and stink for years. Even if you rip out and replace the complete interior and the whole wiring loom, the body alone will rot much faster due to moist muck sitting in the cavities forever.

Unfortunately, this is a complete write-off.

I'm not blind, I can see how much damage has been done, though I am adamant that if the work was put in, that will probably NOT be done in fairness, it can be recovered if said whoever was doing it was diligent enough.

In fact the same for a lot of cars, I'm sure.

I'm not being unrealistic, but so long as it was acted upon now, I think it could be recovered.

Delta Kilo

A relative of mine had his vehicle flood damaged (not near to the extent of this - interior still mainly fine, just the carpet that was ruined) and it was written off due to damage to the wiring loom, Beyone Economic Repair I think. So I really really cant see how this car could be brought back from the ashes.

davoxx

barura wrote: »

I'm not blind, I can see how much damage has been done, though I am adamant that if the work was put in, that will probably NOT be done in fairness, it can be recovered if said whoever was doing it was diligent enough.

In fact the same for a lot of cars, I'm sure.

I'm not being unrealistic, but so long as it was acted upon now, I think it could be recovered.

to be honest, i agree, it is doable.

i know people who have, as well as having done so myself, removed carpet from the car washed it and cleaned the car before putting it back.

it is doable, not cheap labour wise, and you need to be through, but if you want to keep the car it is doable, though winter is not the best time.

if it is a classic, start now, otherwise i'd go throw insurance if available.

davoxx

Delta Kilo wrote: »

A relative of mine had his vehicle flood damaged (not near to the extent of this - interior still mainly fine, just the carpet that was ruined) and it was written off due to damage to the wiring loom, Beyone Economic Repair I think. So I really really cant see how this car could be brought back from the ashes.

what car was it and what year?
if it was a ford focus, it's not worth it ...
if it was a bmw m5, it will be back on the road ...

but seriously what car is it i'm curious

Kevvv

Seen a 08 Brabus tuned Merc left on the side of the road. The water damage was quite visible. Had no phone to take a pic though.

porsche959

The Aston is in the Sweepstakes. My Golf 1.8 Turbo is among those ruined!

tunedout

there was a guy in another forum missed his flight because of the weather also and he will not be able to get any refund either :mad:

Mickk

Crap, my mate is away and his bentley is in an underground in Sandyford, I will check it out now and see if it's ok

porsche959

http://www.herald.ie/news/carmageddon-floods-destroy-hundreds-of-thousands-worth-of-luxury-cars-2918116.html

MugMugs

tunedout wrote: »

there was a guy in another forum missed his flight because of the weather also and he will not be able to get any refund either :mad:

Ummmmm...... Sorry but what's that got to do with a beautiful motor like that being swamped?