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  1. 29th February 2008, 06:06 PM #11
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    I can't be 100% certain but I have a friend who knows were the Disco was parked and she assures me that the parking area was nowhere near a lake or sea, the flood was cause by the heavy rain running into the bottom of the valley were the cars were parked!

    Also it is my understanding that if it was salt water and reached the bottom of the doors then by law the vehicle is a total write off But H20 then it is allowed to reach the dash before total write off status, so I think that is why it is a repairable write off.

    I have to thank all the response I have had so far and they have been really helpful. Went to talk to RTA this afternoon to get a better understanding, thanks to Lotz-A-Landies.(Diana).

    I'll keep reading and reseaching and make my decision when I have to.

    Again thanks to everybody

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  2. 29th February 2008, 07:18 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by dobbo View Post
    The flooded areas were all up and down the coastline. The bottom of my street was flooded 3km's away from the lake, thats just my immediate area, down the coast it was bad, how can you determine what was saltwater and what wasn't in them scenerios?

    pretty easy look for the salt stains in upholstery and under rubber floor mats
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  3. 3rd March 2008, 09:08 PM #13
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    Flood Damage..Ha!!

    I saved my Disco 1 from certain scrap, She was a repairable write-off in a Breakers yard, It cost me $500 through QLD transport for the inspections and paperwork, There is evedence of waterline above the windows, I checked the basic essentials, oil,fuel etc, Electrics appeared to be dry, put a new battery in and fired her up. 100 000km later and shes still going strong, I know my resale value is up the creek, But I bought her for Land Rover sake and take her everywhere. Shes strong, comfortable and can tow any boat out the water. Only down side is I left my series III at the breakers, Although I do know she was bought a couple of days later and not stripped for spares. Phew!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Timeless View Post
    Thanks for responses

    Yes it does drive and has a road worthy certificate, as far as I know at this stage! So therefore I assume that most of the mechanics are working.

    When the floods hit it was in a car park, parked, and it was just H2O.

    I am travlling to look at the vehicle next week so will know more then.

    Again thanks

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    RWC only means that it meets rudimentary safety level, i.e. lights & tyres work, nothing is obviously falling off or unsafe; not that the vehicle is in good condition. Have it checked out, engine/drivetrain could be under water (with fine silt)
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    Quote Originally Posted by dobbo View Post
    The flooded areas were all up and down the coastline. The bottom of my street was flooded 3km's away from the lake, thats just my immediate area, down the coast it was bad, how can you determine what was saltwater and what wasn't in them scenerios?
    Standard practice after submerging a car is to check under the seats.
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  7. 7th March 2008, 08:46 PM #17
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    Thanks to all that commented.

    The D2 ES MY02 went auction today and went for $7800.

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