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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 03:07 PM
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Is Prestman Auto selling Flooded cars?

They have incredible deals on their 2011 Evo Gsr's
http://www.prestmanauto.com/in-stock-inventory.html

but one you put their vin numbers into google to find a carfax; they come up as auto's that used to be at bell mitsubishi
https://www.google.com/#hl=en&sugexp...w=1600&bih=710


Were these the vehicles that were at Bell when they were flooded?

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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 03:11 PM
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that definitely seems fishy
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 03:56 PM
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I bet they were. Look at the gray evo gsr with 8 MILES everything on it looks new but the stereo deck is after market piece of crap. Who would own a car for 8 miles thats not even enough to drive to a store/audio shop and get it installed. Sounds to me like the dealership fixed what they could then instead of getting factory deck they just threw in what ever they had lying around. I would definitley ask alot of questions.

PS it could be a factory deck but I have never seen one like that come stock with any evo x's
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 04:24 PM
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I bet they were. Look at the gray evo gsr with 8 MILES everything on it looks new but the stereo deck is after market piece of crap. Who would own a car for 8 miles thats not even enough to drive to a store/audio shop and get it installed. Sounds to me like the dealership fixed what they could then instead of getting factory deck they just threw in what ever they had lying around. I would definitley ask alot of questions.

PS it could be a factory deck but I have never seen one like that come stock with any evo x's
Very fishy indeed. Is the dealership required by law to disclose to you if it has been flooded or not? When you buy a used car it is the buyers responsibility to run a carfax and do their research. But if you are buying new would they be required to disclose this information? I mean who runs a carfax on a new car?

+1 about the radio. That looks like some Walmart BS. It looks like the Navi was taken out and replaced with that junk.
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 04:33 PM
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Anyone even read the description? lmao

says salvage title
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 04:39 PM
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Looks legit to me. I'd buy one for about 15.
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 04:39 PM
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$26k for a new track car is worth it?

But for a daily I hope that water stench isnt still there from the carpet and stuff soaking all that nasty water.
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 05:18 PM
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Anyone even read the description? lmao

says salvage title
Reading is hard.

But I still like the teaser that these are those uber-rare 6-speed manual GSRs. (It later gets it right, just next to where it says "branded title.")

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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 05:19 PM
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They can do a good job with cleaning the car after flooding. The problem comes in the future. You never now how that water will affect the electronics or mechanics as time goes by. Its still a pretty good price. About $10000 off.
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 01:06 AM
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idk one has 20 miles the other 8 and they both have aftermarket radios?
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 11:56 AM
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Prob because most of the electronics got messed up from the flood
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 12:37 PM
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Yes they are flooded. I was looking at these too and asked the dealer about it
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 01:10 PM
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Quick auto check shows:

11/10/2011 NY
Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE
SALVAGE
11/21/2011 SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
REBUILT/REBUILDABLE
12/02/2011 SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:UT11438084)
REBUILT/REBUILDABLE

I can check other vehicle VIN with auto check too if you'd like
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 01:16 PM
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Both of the Evos on that dealership site has salvage title
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 02:03 PM
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Salvaged Evo is a no go. IMO.
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