2004 Cadillac SRX

2004 CADILLAC SRX
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BEEZYB225
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2004 Cadillac SRX 6 cyl 2015 miles

I was about to purchase a cadillac srx from an auction but i found out that it had flood damage.If the car has low milage and just has flood damage, whats so bad about flood damage?
Jun 30, 2009 at 7:50 PM
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FACTORYJACK
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If it is inside the vehicle, you could have issues with water intrusion into electronics. There could also be concerns with molds/mildew. I would not purchase it without an inspection to determine the impact, specifically to gearcases and such that could have water in them, and was it salt water.
Jun 30, 2009 at 11:15 PM
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