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Old 12-06-2003 | 02:22 PM
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Question is the flooding worth it?

living in nyc were its cold for at least 3months is it worth it for me to buy one with all the problems i been reading about flooding and cold weather?
p.s. i realllllyyyyy love this car
Old 12-06-2003 | 02:24 PM
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Had mine almost 4 months now and hasn't flooded one time. I don't even think about a flooding possibility.

The flooding issue is overrated imo.
Old 12-06-2003 | 02:25 PM
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Umm...I live in Massachussetts. Very cold here as well. I had my car about 3 weeks now. Hasn't flooded yet. I always let the car reach operating temp before I shut it off. I'm pretty sure in doing so, chances of it flooding are slim and none. So don't worry too much.
Old 12-06-2003 | 02:40 PM
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Flooding... just not a big deal. The only thing you can't do is pull the car out to wash it or jockey cars without letting it run for a few minutes.
Old 12-06-2003 | 02:46 PM
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A vastly overstated problem. That, however, is little consolation for those to whom it really happened. You pays your money; you takes yer chances. The odds are well in your favor.
Old 12-06-2003 | 02:50 PM
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Keep in mind that people that have problems/issues are more likely to post what is happening. So I wouldn't let that sway your decision.
Old 12-06-2003 | 03:15 PM
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This already being discussed in about 10 threads. Closing.
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