One day and ran a carfax on every 05 06 Mustang on EBAY. We have had the most wet June on record and there has been some flooding in New England. (and it's still very wet out!)
I found that carfax is marking the reports just because you are registered in a disaster area even if your car was not hit. Doen't seem right jmo.

2005 FORD MUSTANG GT
1ZVFT82H455133306
COUPE
4.6L V8 32V / REAR WHEEL DRIVE

12/22/2004 NICB Vehicle manufactured and shipped to original
dealer 01/11/2005 Dealer Inventory
Louisiana Vehicle sold 01/11/2005 Mississippi
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Biloxi, MS Registered as
personal vehicle 01/24/2005 18 Mississippi
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Biloxi, MS
Title #C50026501 Title issued or updated
First owner reported
Loan or lien reported 09/16/2005 CARFAX AdvisoryTM
This vehicle was registered in a county declared a flood disaster area by the Federal Emergency Management Agency ( FEMA ).

Although most vehicles may not
have sustained any damage, CARFAX recommends
checking for flood and/or other
damage during your pre-purchase inspection.
11/14/2005 18,000 Dealer Inventory
Pensacola, FL Vehicle offered for sale 11/16/2005
Vehicle serviced 11/30/2005
Pensacola, FL Vehicle serviced
Washed/detailed 03/02/2006 18,171 Auto Auction Sold at auction
in Florida
Listed as
a dealer vehicle Not Reported
Pensacola, FL
850-477-3385
Vehicle sold Not Reported Dealer Inventory Vehicle offered for sale

 

From a buyer's perspective, I can appreciate that information... but as an owner... that's BULL! I think they ought to have to substanciate a statement like that with a claim, or something... as opposed to a disclaimer such as "Although most vehicles may not have sustained any damage, CARFAX recommends checking for flood and/or other damage during your pre-purchase inspection." I don't know.. wudduya do?

 

Good old FEMA. At least you got 32 valves!

 

do you think that may be a temporary thing...untill the flood vehicles are reported?

 

I don't know but the guy was starting a family and wanting to sell his. I think they should report it only if it really is or isn't. The report will stay with the car forever. that just s ucks

 

There was an article in C&D a few monthes ago about the vehicle disaster down south. They had cops walking the streets and taking vins of vehicles that had been in the flooded areas. After that I thought that the VINs were registered with Carfax who was allowing consumers to check, fo free, to see if a vehicle that they were purchasing had been water damaged (all of the other stuff still costs money). I don't recall them saying they were doing a blanket type deal, but it doesn't surprise me.

 

This is an excellent idea!!!!

 

i want 32 valves haha

 

I have to go along with Clint & Ed on this one also

 

CarFax is a joke anyway