WE WON A FLOODED 2021 C8 STINGRAY LT3 Z51 CAN WE DRIVE IT BACK?

Huge Risk ! Oh Boy We have done it now. he won a non run and drive flooded corvette stingray for $60k+. Will it start? Will he make it back home? Thanks for Watching!
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[@monkeybarmonkeyman]

Cant believe you fired a flood car without even checking the oil... you are extremely lucky/fortunate.

[@SlakWReX]

I thought they same thing. Risky.

[@fukkyoutube]

he got even luckier driving it that far without checking trans the oil the diffs all of it could have water soaked in it

[@LosDoyerss]

A bit nuts.

[@onetime359]

My thoughts exactly!!! How do you call yourself a car guy and not check that first buy hey good for you.

[@vic2382]

We Copart buyers take that risk! Like they say no risk no reward ! Gotta have the balls to buy from Copart

[@johnborchers136]

This is one great buy! Z51 on an LT3...you are looking at high dollars new and used. This will sell for close to $90K with the options and the mileage. You can get the build sheet and window sticker from the Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Ky for about $150 so you'll know exactly how this car is optioned and what the sticker was when new. Have the dealership check it out, but you just scored big time.

[@philipparana9225]

These are selling w those packages for less than 80 wholesale w clean titles retail mid 80s.

[@steve-ph9yg]

@@philipparana9225 I just did a search a clean title they are selling for $89,900 -$92,900 with similar mileage with around 2-3k miles they sell for $95,900 all day long, one with 259 miles was $97,900.

[@MovieMuscle]

Not with a flood title.

[@Seekrico]

Nice car. But a flood title depreciation is a big hit. Not too many will shell out more than what you paid. If you’re using it fine.

[@TexasGolfer]

@@steve-ph9yg - Those are not flood title cars selling for $90K.

[@Jakub2]

People hate on the center console, but I absolutely love it. It's one of my favorite looking interiors because it looks like a snug cockpit

[@kyplummer3657]

Ohio is just some guy inside the office watching you stand by the car and click it

[@HP.Customs]

Wow what a score, didn’t expect that car to start up and drive home. So far it’s looking like a home run.

[@Youngbl33zy]

Not today… you can get it now for the same price with a clean title lol

[@Ronl53]

So Mike is standing there sweating bullets saying "Should I click it? I am over my budget." Ivan "click it." Lol

[@amnik3424]

😂

[@rsprockets7846]

@@amnik3424 wots 0k to them ?

[@Arescab]

You guys are truly blessed

[@craigcaggiano431]

What a score this Vette is wow and no issues.

[@christopherzigler1089]

Lol

[@donwhite3820]

What a gutz call $58,500 on flood Corvette with no start ! Hell it is not even my car but when you fired it up I was sooo HAPPY for you ! WAY TO GO !!!!

[@kunfusion84]

Flooded without any major damage to the electronics is pretty amazing....stellar deal IMO

[@terrelle5087]

You don't know that over electronic will start shortage out.

[@ImpalaSS08]

Always smart to check oil AFTER initial start. These KZbin content creators always make me laugh. 🤣🤣

[@gregh7457]

riding dirty hell yea boiz

[@kukuipupule4415]

any gay guy with credit and a camera is a YT creator there should be an annual award with all categories stupid, lame ,retarded ect i nominate goonzquad for gay porn equivalent automotive channel and badchad most canadian....

[@myshots101]

I guess you didn't watch the video. He said they did check it.

[@ImpalaSS08]

@@myshots101 They did check it, after the initial start. Maybe u didn’t watch the video.

[@myshots101]

@@ImpalaSS08 I thought they did say that before they got the car. Sorry wasn't trying to sound mean and it I know I did.

[@chris00rock]

Mike sounds like a kid getting his first car! Awesome find guys, hope you guys get a quick sale! Happy Holidays everyone

[@rsw9480]

Looking Good ,what a find ,pays to be there and really check them out , a big advantage over someone bidding blind for sure. Beautiful Car.

[@patrickrooney5130]

that car is just beautiful. First class guy's. I would have a smile on the face just standing beside it. Good luck with it no mater what you decide to do with it.

[@jackpontiac9409]

It seems like someone at Copart did not do their job checking this vehicle over before listing it. Great score guys.

[@jimmyz2098]

Maybe. Maybe not. You can buy a brand spanking new 2022 Stingray for about $78 - to $80 grand, if you do it right. Loaded. Not everything... but loaded nonetheless. Clean title. I don't really get paying basically $60K with fees and transport / travel.... to have a '21 with a flood title forever. I don't see it. KILLER car tho - no doubt about that, and I sure would love to have one. Red or Yellow for me on a car like this. They are amazing. And oh boy listen to that bad boy when it cranks up.

[@lidaddy1]

That car actually never had water in it. I worked at that copart right after the flood

[@drummerdoingstuff5020]

I used to transport and man copart has some shady business practices

[@dempseyodickson2856]

Nice video. But is still a Chevy American made junk

[@johngatsby1473]

@@dempseyodickson2856 oops...we found the poor guy who can't afford a Corvette.

[@somebodytellthem]

I love the smile he got when it started

[@WildDigger]

Immediately turn that Displacement On Demand off! Code it out before it destroys the motor and it will. Great score! 👍 Matt

[@Terrestrial..1]

Before starting it I definitely would have checked the engine oil dipstick for water contamination.

[@ryanc2927]

Whatever water was in it probably vaporized. (If there was any) I actually think it ended up there after the owner claimed water damage to his insurance (hence the title situation) because someone drove in heavy rain and it tripped a an electrical sensor. (90% of problems in newer cars are electric and if they’re not electric they’re fuel related). They didn’t know whether to take the plugs out and start it (to remove whatever water was in) or what to do. Same thing happened to me - tons of codes and eventually they just went off after I took it to a mechanic to clear them. Water can ruin any car w low or high miles but it’s not as bad as the untrained consumer believes …

[@Terrestrial..1]

@ryanc2927 Should have gotten a Valiant Ranger then, didn't even need a knock sensor on those magnificent cars.

[@johnnya5116]

Oh My Freaking Goodness!!! Michael…Ivan… You guys totally scored! Wow…Love it. 😃👍👍

[@NO1CAN007]

Copart is where I got mine.... Mine was a rejected repair that looked perfect. Won @ $71,000 with 4102 miles. Good win!!! bailsy on the flooded repair.. GM makes good cars it was worth the dice shake!!!

[@francoisr.7069]

Wow, one of the most exciting of copart episode! Hope there is nothing hiden! Big risk but so far, it's a major win!!!

[@ruthdegroot]

Hey good deal on the vett. I bought the same car only in silver with the tan interior. Mine came out of Pennsylvanian and I couldn’t find any water damage either.

[@overyonderjustapiece]

put that thing in a closed off room with about 4 dehumidifiers going for a couple days. doors open, hood up, frunk up, sunroof off. get it as opened up as much as possible to let the dehumidifiers pull out as much moisture as they can. you would be surprised what winds up in the capture buckets. but keep the room closed up

[@RichardHickman-o8j]

That's one of thee best scores I've seen in a long time congratulations guys

[@raymondtrippy3610]

You have to check the oil with it running. Batteries in C8’s go dead quickly with all the electronics. I’m excited for you as I own a 21 coupe. 👍👍👍

[@giovannigiorgio8962]

What I've found out before is that the oil rises above the water in the engine. I believe it's best to drain and inspect all fluids even if you check the levels and don't show water.

[@mrt601]

Let's think about it coparts mission is to sell their clients products to the highest bidder that's why you never pull a dip stick that looks like chocolate milk that doesn't mean it's not contaminated go easy it would be a shame to blow that engine

[@XMirandaX]

Great buy! Question like you said, I wander what or who decides if a car gets a salvage title or the certificate of destruction, also known as a death certificate in Florida. So many of the Hurricane Ian super cars got the cert of destruction... so Sad.

[@colesoum6913]

Good deal man put a smile on people face when you start it up

[@DjBud_VinD]

Wew i love those Corvettes, great color too, but you guys know how this works .. so great find. Big Up!

[@kerrylittle3900]

That is a steal for a Z51 HTC.. I have a 2020 Z51 LT3 HTC. For putting the top down unlock with the remote and hold the topdown button bottom left. You can only put the top up from inside the car on the drivers door. Hold the button up or push it down to do both functions. Must not have been a lot of water damage if it started and drove that easy. If it was submerged the electronics would be fried.

[@davidoakley3812]

Wow I mean just wow what a fantastic car you guys smashed it out of the park with this buy. Michael was smiling all the way home now looking forward to the follow up videos great buy great channel 👍👍👏👏👏👏

[@CoolBreezePoolsLLC]

Great Buy! What does N/S on driver side window stand for?

[@NikoBrothers]

No start

[@bernadettederry5349]

Guys that was the most enjoyable car video this past year , thank you and God bless

[@ppvracing5597]

I am in upstate New York and the first thing I noticed about this car is the New York state inspection sticker! Pretty wild it ended up a flood car in Florida. But, in any case..... Congratulations on your purchase guys! Dream car of mine for sure, I will get a C8 eventually ! Enjoy it the car is Gorgeous 😍 White convertible w/red interior is exactly how I would order one if I could afford to!

[@HC-qw3gj]

I thought the same thing. Probably was owned by someone who has homes in Florida an NY who kept it in NY

[@miebrus79]

we are happy you did buy it. You where both boys from 16 again. Life can be wonderfull.

[@marymoffatt2060]

Sometimes it pays to be brave and throw the dice; fortune favours the brave!

[@ColinPrince]

Mike really is like a kid at Christmas mind you , who wouldn't be? I can see you and Ivan fighting whos turn to drive it!!! Great buy guys, I'll look forward to what happens next!

[@kickit59]

Wow Mike there are several new Corvette's here in my smaller town! And do they have my attention! As long as nothing crazy weird comes up this should be a big win for you and Ivan! I am looking forward to the next video!

[@tomferolie109]

That was a fun video, I understand your excitement I just bought a 2019 Grand Sport with 6000 miles, and you paid less for that C 8 than I did. You got a great deal!!

[@mrbinionsr]

This is my first time seeing your page and Love your page . Totally awesome video

[@actionautopartsjaymephilli3171]

I love watching you guys, Michael , you had me laughing at freaking out on bidding but Ivan was cool, congrats on the awesome score.

[@garyszewc3339]

Not any kind of a bargain. As soon as any vehicle says flood on the title it's never worth more than 50% of a non-flooded vehicle. And a flooded vehicle shouldn't be driven until all fluids are changed. If the axle was under water, the bearings are probably trashed in it. Plus if any wiring was underwater, problems won't happen for a couple years, but all the connections will corrode. The only way to get a bargain on a floated vehicle is if you buy a cheap enough to replace all the wiring harnesses, any soft parts that had gotten wet, and the costs of all the fluids and such, totalling under 50% of current value.

[@relaxationstationstudios]

Why don't you tell us which Copart you at at? I see a van behind you that I want...but don't know where to go...

[@Theonedjneo]

Everybody acting like these flooded supercar finds are amazing. This car was most likely in a saltwater flood. You'd have to go through every nut and bolt in that car to make sure there wasn't corrosion. Not to mention the electronics. I'm sure they'll be able to flip it to some sucker, but anybody with a little bit of sense wouldn't touch a flood car with a 10 foot pole.

[@stephenricketts7764]

Nice car I really hope there are no issues. It did drive back alright so it should be fine. 👍👍

[@joeysweet9045]

Dang dude you struck GOLD with that purchase! If I were you I would hang on to that one but I know you more than likely are going to flip it and make a couple grand it! You definitely can't hang on to everything

[@luiztolosasouza-qw1fm]

Esses carros realmente geram comentários diversos 😅😅😅 , so vou falar uma palavras parabéns ...

[@xziang]

Flood car and lets try and start it before pulling plugs and checking replacing oil. Yep sounds like a great idea.

[@chrisp1180]

Love it. Video revenue will offset your budget concern. Great buy and looking forward to the videos. Hope for the best.

[@dougiemn175]

Wish I could have seen the reveal to your wife! Sweet sweet ride! Will look great in your new garage 🤘

[@jacktritten608]

Get in the dealer and have them check it out along with all fluids changed out 👍

[@genesiesky3756]

Congratulations, definitely an emotional buy. Hope it works out the best for you. What did it take to get the top up?

[@robertyoung6320]

Nice I haven't got mine to start... To get more complex.. you really look up.. that is 👍 great

[@thetaberfamily]

In the next video, can you explain why a car like that would be at a flooded auction when there does not appear to be anything wrong with it?

[@fuegodjofficial]

A lot of cars that got “flooded out” especially newer cars was just people who couldn’t keep up with the payments and just told their insurance it got flooded to just get out of it and the insurance would just write it off

[@southernslipping4225]

They will say it’s flooded even if tires get a inch of water because the moisture even though it didn’t get inside

[@joeysweet9045]

I would like to know the same thing like with the Mustang he bought a couple weeks ago there was nothing wrong with it well I guess the power seat motor was bad but besides that it was a pristine Ford Mustang I think it is just insurance fraud to get out of dept hence the reason our insurance goes up yearly, people trying to live a lavish lifestyle or keep up with the Jones in other words!!

[@michaellambie8427]

Absolutely great deal. You man an educated judgment call . Great job

[@QuietStormX]

Good deal but I would not select that model or options or color too..

[@Bandit1978]

You got super lucky. I would NOT have started it without checking fluids first for water. If this was a flood car, it wasn't much of a flood.

[@williamholcombe31]

Florida ? Salt Water ? Wow. Well good luck with that !!!!!!!😮

[@vettemaniac2237]

You got a smokin deal on that C8 ... Mine was almost three times the price ... But I LOVE IT!!!!

[@frankwhite3148]

My heart was slightly skipping,lmao so happy for you. Great channel for throwing caution into the wind.....Great content...love the channel....one of the best on KZbin. 💯💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Belicoenlosangelesjsjr]

There are way’s to wash titles, I was sold a car with a previously FL destruction title, and it was sold with a clean CA title

[@phetdiamondc8802]

Congratulations I got my 2022 3LT. You going to enjoy it like I do. Good buy

[@JJsAttic]

So cool congrats so can you get full coverage insurance on a flooded car?

[@VinnieAtlanta]

I would be coming to these Auction a truck and towing the back to my garage. Change all the fluid first to make sure all he water are out of the engine before starting it up.

[@lilibethdoherty295]

Your Karma earned you that perfect Half Priced C8 Vette !

[@MPRMpr-mi1ms]

Hey good buy for sure ! Nothing like getting cars from copart that mileage can’t be read or car run that’s when you get good deal in mi opinion u Sii good !!! Did you buy it from insurance?

[@gustovar482]

Christmas came early!!! Congrats Niko Brothers🎁🎁

[@ambassador_in_training]

Great job Mike. Big congrats on this sting ray!

[@HotRollBrad]

Congratulations but I wouldn’t have the nerve to take that kind of a chance on a flood car. I know someone that bought a flood SUV and the driver’s side window goes down all by itself whenever it wants! LOL!

[@OldManTimeAudits]

Buddy what you're looking at there is about $150,000 worth of Corvette you got a penny of a steel... Congratulations I thought I was only one lucky enough to get cars like that..!!!

[@samuelstewart2762]

The roll of the dice was in your favor what a sweet looking car love the sound

[@stephenh8675]

Wow guys great job on this one!!! So happy you won this car and everything worked out. Look forward on seeing the detailing video.

[@LI-FLKayakFisherman]

Interesting, NY inspection sticker. Wonder where it was flooded.

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

No way!!! This is an epic video!!

[@NikoBrothers]

Thank you for your support / feedback:)

[@myshots101]

Cool. Just do the checks yourself. It drove that far it should be fine. Lol. But yeah you should still check for the water inside where any components might be.

[@desmason6042]

GREAT BUY GOOD LUCK HOPE IT IS A KEEPER. IT WILL LOOK GOOD IN THAT NEW GARAGE

[@Louisfps]

Ouch somebody´s got the fever. 😂😂😂, Nice Vete

[@brycejames2127]

What's one more click " haha 😄 you guys lucked out on this one ! Beautiful vette! Take care guys !

[@rytoniowendolini2793]

I do wonder long-term how this will hold up. You should update this if you plan to keep it.

[@masonreid9271]

Awesome . My heart was pumping when you were bidding 😂 & I'm in Scotland

[@sthr2110]

I don't believe, for a second, that you didn't put a pack on it beforehand and check the oil, etc. What is surprising is that Copart (apparently) didn't. Also...it went through flood reconditioning so who knows how bad it was prior to that service being performed. This is a VERY risky car for an end user to purchase.

[@Autocreatorz]

you ever get ready to bid and your phone app closes or resets or get a phone call yea ive had it happen and i get a bit heated especially when i really want a car and it was a good price

[@jaaahaaa9212]

This one defo put a removable smile on your face

[@kennethhowell1272]

So clarify for me. Because it’s a “flood vehicle” wouldn’t it also then have a Salvage Title so the vehicle is then worth less ?? Great looking car other than it being white in color.

[@pmb61]

Exactly! With a Florida flood salvage title you can not get a clear title. It's only good as a parts car!

[@juancancel1233]

congratulations 🎊 Great buy👏 God bless both of you 🙏

[@andyandy236]

I buy storage units from time to time, online pics showed at least a hundred pairs of sneaker boxes.. Nike, Adidas, Puma, etc, plus 30 large FedEx boxes.. I was winning the unit at 3000, with a half hr left.. I was willing to go to 5000... Needless to say I wanted it and didnt want anyone else to have it... Ended up paying 8500... And if it wasnt good it would of put me in a financial burden.. My gamble paid off, made around 30,000.. Over 2yrs.. Half the sneakers New, other half lightly worn.. All the boxes were filled with name brand Mens med clothing.. Limited market, but I wasnt mad.. You always just go with your gut.. No risk, No reward!!

[@matthewhagedorn3868]

Great buy guys . It’s such a good feeling when you buy them right

[@jimmyz2098]

You think they bought it right? I'm not saying they didn't.... but you can buy a brand spanking new one for $78-$82K ish.... mostly loaded. Why pay $60K for a used one with a FOREVER flood title? Honestly... I don't get it. Killer car tho. And looks like it is in great shape. But.....

[@killerbeegee]

I just wanted to say that I really enjoy your channel. Thank You

[@simondarrie666]

What flooded it, a 1 inch puddle , that's a win all day long , congrats 👏 🙌

[@tomvansoelen6557]

Like 2 little boys on Christmas morning! I am so happy for u!

[@darondickenson2208]

How do y'all get them back without tags or insurance or do y'all have a dealer tags

[@MartyGandy]

That's a great deal u got it going on so far. Drive safe home with ur new toy.

[@sazman2000]

Good Luck guys , you deserve a sweet deal like that. congratulations.

[@steveorules3972]

You come across as such a decent guy and so happy to get his Corvette so I'm now subscribed👍. I love Corvettes and have an 1100hp C6Z06 I just had built. Looking forward to following this Vette's story. Best of luck to you.✌️✌️

[@bruiserb0z]

How were you able to drive it straight from auction through multiple states?

[@kenlott0]

Seeing SC & a corvette being my dream car this motivated me 💯

[@jimmyz2098]

Killer car. Looks like Speed Racer's Mach 5. Not sure about basically $60K for a used Vette with a Forever Flood Title... but I'm not an expert. So.... I think I'd pay $78-82 ish for a brand spanking new Sting-Ray if it were me. But.... what do I know? Bottom line... man what a killer car. And hearing that thing crank up and come to life... Wow!

[@josephdixon507]

Love my C8! Did I see some body damage on the A pillar and where the top meets the top of the nacelle?

[@puppysayshi7848]

It may take months or years, but corrosion can find its way to the car's vital electronics, including airbag controllers. Consumers need to carefully inspect any used car before buying one with water damage.

[@rickywilliams7961]

Man! What a blessing! CONGRATS!👍

[@AndrewPringle-b9y]

Ivan keep clicking cool as you like aye m8 yous don't do alot mistakes education time a guess still love the RV buy n build a love channel content is off the charts

[@rickhodges1731]

Good luck boys! Great car, I hope you get lucky!