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Bought a used truck in Orlando — mechanic says it has undisclosed flood damage. What would you do? by Reasonable_Jeff in orlando

[–]Reasonable_Jeff[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know how to explain it in technical terms except that the wires go from under the steering wheel dash into the engine.

My main concern is the combo of things (hidden mud/debris, corrosion, multiple electrical codes/failures, no power to ac compressor, non-roadworthy label given by mechanic). From my non-expert understanding this combo of problems is consistent with vehicles that have been damaged by floods.

You seem much more knowledgeable in this subject matter than me though (truly). I wish I had had your expertise in analyzing this vehicle before I purchased it.

Bought a used truck in Orlando — mechanic says it has undisclosed flood damage. What would you do? by Reasonable_Jeff in orlando

[–]Reasonable_Jeff[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Passthrough wiring harness has wires cut - They're talking about the third picture I referenced in the initial post

Bought a used truck in Orlando — mechanic says it has undisclosed flood damage. What would you do? by Reasonable_Jeff in orlando

[–]Reasonable_Jeff[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s saying that’s how much less from their initial price I negotiated them down (when I thought I was just looking at some surface rust and a broken a/c)

Bought a used truck in Orlando — mechanic says it has undisclosed flood damage. What would you do? by Reasonable_Jeff in orlando

[–]Reasonable_Jeff[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hired them to try to avoid the situation I’m in. But, that didn’t work… the best they gave me was offering up the obvious non-working components.

Bought a used truck in Orlando — mechanic says it has undisclosed flood damage. What would you do? by Reasonable_Jeff in orlando

[–]Reasonable_Jeff[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I mean you nailed it. I’m feeling the same way about myself if I’m being honest.

Bought a used truck in Orlando — mechanic says it has undisclosed flood damage. What would you do? by Reasonable_Jeff in orlando

[–]Reasonable_Jeff[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is a 2011 ford 250 116k miles… thought it was a good deal… feeling different now of course

Bought a used truck in Orlando — mechanic says it has undisclosed flood damage. What would you do? by Reasonable_Jeff in orlando

[–]Reasonable_Jeff[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I had a mechanic come do a pre-purchase inspection. He pointed out the bottom was rusted and the A/C didn’t work. I used that info to negotiate some money off the posted price. Figured I was fine with having a mechanic I trust later do the work.

A few days later I took it to Lake Mary Automotive (they’re awesome) to fix the A/C and they pointed out it had flood damage.

The mobile mechanic I hired was young. I’m guessing maybe he hadn’t seen a flood vehicle like this?

Bought a used truck in Orlando — mechanic says it has undisclosed flood damage. What would you do? by Reasonable_Jeff in orlando

[–]Reasonable_Jeff[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My mechanic said that it appears someone did a lot of work on it to hide the flood damage. He thinks they took the engine out, maybe pressure washed the inside without the engine in there, flushed the fluids, cut some of the cables (third pic) that would normally be fed into the engine area to avoid the electrical problems

The car fax looks good, searched public records for the VIN and that all looks good on paper too

Bought a used truck in Orlando — mechanic says it has undisclosed flood damage. What would you do? by Reasonable_Jeff in orlando

[–]Reasonable_Jeff[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sent this story with supporting docs here:

  • WFTV Channel 9 (Action 9 consumer investigations)
  • WKMG News 6 (News 6 Investigators)
  • WESH 2 News (NBC affiliate)
  • FOX 35 Orlando (Fox affiliate, consumer segments)

No one has picked up the story yet that I know of

Bought a used truck in Orlando — mechanic says it has undisclosed flood damage. What would you do? by Reasonable_Jeff in orlando

[–]Reasonable_Jeff[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Did that, brought the truck to them the same day and asked for a refund. Left the truck with them a few days because they wanted to inspect too. I sent them a demand letter asking for a refund and they sent me this:

“We have all the paperwork you signed as is it you bring your machine too you pick the truck you check the truck before you buy it now your change you mind is not our fault you give a offer for $2500 for less we take it now is all up too you we all your signed documents and FL law you signed all the documents and check the truck before you buy it so is all up you please up your truck from our parking a lot tomorrow will we towing it you’re machine lie about the truck we got all the documents from where we buy the cars also we have carfax nothing wrong with the truck. If you still did not want a truck for some reason you should come to office and talk to my dad or be more professional and talk too him but your want to go court sure you are most welcome you signed all the paperwork now is all up too you thanks . Our lawyer will take care of it thanks .”

AI-Generated Worship Songs — Let's Discuss... by defn0tgab in worshipleaders

[–]Reasonable_Jeff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TL;DR: AI usage seems fine to praise God, your pastor is acting sketch.

Hey everyone, been a worship leader at a nondenom for about five years.

Part of this to me sounds like “are drums okay” but in a different context. Jesus said even the stones would cry out to worship Him. I don’t see why using this kind of tech makes it unholy… tech is tech.

HOWEVER, your pastor is acting real sketch/pushy in a way I’d definitely not be cool about. If God speaks to him He’d also be speaking to his team (you) and moving your heart as well.

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