Is a Flooded Tesla Still Worth Buying?
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Tesla flooded cars are not worth buying. Here is an introduction about water-damaged vehicles: Introduction: A water-damaged vehicle refers to a car that has been submerged in water, typically affecting the engine and transmission. Hazards: The damage caused by water immersion is significant. If a vehicle is submerged, it can easily lead to rusting of body components, shortening its lifespan and reducing safety performance. For example, water damage can cause corrosion and rusting of the vehicle's wiring, leading to sudden engine shutdown or spontaneous combustion due to short circuits while driving, with unimaginable consequences. Additionally, the repair costs for water-damaged vehicles are extremely high, often exceeding 50% of the vehicle's value for severely damaged ones, and insurance claims can be very problematic.
The issue of Tesla flood-damaged cars really deserves careful consideration. I once had a Model 3 that got flooded—superficially, it seemed fine after repairs, but the problems were all hidden in the details. If the battery pack's sealing inspection failed, it would accelerate corrosion, and electronic components would have poor contact, randomly throwing errors like ghosts. Submerged motors in the chassis easily burn out coils, and replacing them costs twice as much as a regular car with no warranty. Not to mention the nightmare of sudden error codes popping up on the highway, wipers going haywire, and speakers crackling randomly. Later, when I sold it, I realized the dealer slashed the price by half, wasting over a hundred thousand in repair costs. Looking back now, the money I saved wasn’t worth the hassle later—it would’ve been smarter to just trade it in.
