My car was parked in a parking lot and it was flooded during rain. The tires were under water and the inside was filled with water up too the bottom of the seat. I tried to start the car to take it out but it wouldn't start. So i put it in neutral and pushed it out with the help of a friend. Then i tried to start the car again to park it somewhere else. But I just heard something like small thud sound and it wouldn't atleast make the normal che-che-che sound when it is cold.
Will the engine start after a day or 2 when its dry or is it damaged.
Thankyou !!!!
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You don't mention make, model, or year, but my guess is that the electronics or at least the wiring got wet. A number of cars have the ECU under the front seat, and water is fatal to those. The good news is that for all but the latest or rarest cars the ECUs are available from wrecking yards for about $100. Other modules are similarly priced - in all cases, shop around.
In any case, if you look under the carpet (which you should have out drying to prevent mold) and follow the wiring you will probably find your problem.
You don't mention make, model, or year, but my guess is that the electronics or at least the wiring got wet. A number of cars have the ECU under the front seat, and water is fatal to those. The good news is that for all but the latest or rarest cars the ECUs are available from wrecking yards for about $100. Other modules are similarly priced - in all cases, shop around.
In any case, if you look under the carpet (which you should have out drying to prevent mold) and follow the wiring you will probably find your problem.
whats better a car, corolla 2004 or new one?
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Okay so my options are a toyota corolla 2004 with 80k miles on it.
the other choice is a completely new 2011 corolla. So whats a better model and deal???
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brand new cars are a horrible investment. they lose value the minute you drive off the lot, and they're worth thousands less over just a year. the insurance is also expensive as hell, with the 2011 you'd be required to get full coverage. with the older cars like the '04 Corolla, you'd only need liability which can save you a decent bit of cash if you're interested.
there's nothing wrong with a used car. the '04 may have more miles, but it's going to be ultimately cheaper to own/maintain. it's only 7 years older than the 2011, but cars are getting more complicated each year with a variety of electronics/control systems that you really don't need when it comes to everyday driving. this results in more things that will eventually break, which is bad news if you plan on having this thing for a long time. it may have 80k on it, but Corollas have pretty long lifespans and as long as you keep it maintained, it wouldn't surprise me if it went over 250k.
brand new cars are a horrible investment. they lose value the minute you drive off the lot, and they're worth thousands less over just a year. the insurance is also expensive as hell, with the 2011 you'd be required to get full coverage. with the older cars like the '04 Corolla, you'd only need liability which can save you a decent bit of cash if you're interested.
there's nothing wrong with a used car. the '04 may have more miles, but it's going to be ultimately cheaper to own/maintain. it's only 7 years older than the 2011, but cars are getting more complicated each year with a variety of electronics/control systems that you really don't need when it comes to everyday driving. this results in more things that will eventually break, which is bad news if you plan on having this thing for a long time. it may have 80k on it, but Corollas have pretty long lifespans and as long as you keep it maintained, it wouldn't surprise me if it went over 250k.
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