Problems with leftovers

Are there any problems that may be typical with a fairly old left over
vehicle? I've found a dealer who has two 2005 Mountaineers, both with <100
miles. They are loaded models and are both priced around $29K. They are
about $12K less than new and still $3K more than what KBB thinks a true used
one with the same miles is worth. I'll work on the price but if I do this
what kinds of things should I look for in a vehicle that has been sitting
that long? Both mechanically and regarding future value? I should note
that they do in fact come with a new warrantee. Thanks in advance.

Which part of New Orleans did this vehicle come from.

I personally do not have sufficient knowledge to attempt to judge the value
of such a vehicle. I know that is possible to get a good one, but it also
can be one that is salvaged from a dealers lot that went under water. I
just remember seeing a local dealer park is over flow next to the creek
which flooded. I am certain all were sold in sales later on.

"Jim Tiberio" > wrote in message
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> Are there any problems that may be typical with a fairly old left over
> vehicle? I've found a dealer who has two 2005 Mountaineers, both with
> <100 miles. They are loaded models and are both priced around $29K. They
> are about $12K less than new and still $3K more than what KBB thinks a
> true used one with the same miles is worth. I'll work on the price but if
> I do this what kinds of things should I look for in a vehicle that has
> been sitting that long? Both mechanically and regarding future value? I
> should note that they do in fact come with a new warrantee. Thanks in
> advance.
>

"Art McClinton" > wrote in message
...
> Which part of New Orleans did this vehicle come from.
>
> I personally do not have sufficient knowledge to attempt to judge the
> value of such a vehicle. I know that is possible to get a good one, but
> it also can be one that is salvaged from a dealers lot that went under
> water. I just remember seeing a local dealer park is over flow next to
> the creek which flooded. I am certain all were sold in sales later on.

Thanks, that's a damn good point I hadn't considered. If the insurance
company wasn't involved there is no resaon for this to show up on Carfax.

> "Jim Tiberio" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Are there any problems that may be typical with a fairly old left over
>> vehicle? I've found a dealer who has two 2005 Mountaineers, both with
>> <100 miles. They are loaded models and are both priced around $29K.
>> They are about $12K less than new and still $3K more than what KBB thinks
>> a true used one with the same miles is worth. I'll work on the price but
>> if I do this what kinds of things should I look for in a vehicle that has
>> been sitting that long? Both mechanically and regarding future value?
>> I should note that they do in fact come with a new warrantee. Thanks in
>> advance.
>>

Ashton Crusher wrote:
> OTOH, if it has a new car warranty any problems from the flood, if
> there even was one, should certainly show up during the warranty
> period.

Would the warranty cover flood damage? I thought they provided coverage
against manufacturer's defects.

Bill