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YellowFever unregistered Posts: 36093 From: Mesa, Az Registered: JUL 2000	posted 09-15-2004 03:57 PM I've noticed over the years that alot of folks when selling a car will state that the vehicle has "never seen rain" (hey, I'm guilty of it too). Do you honestly think this will make a car worth more? If the car had seen rain, would they demand an immediate $1,000 reduction in the price of the car? What about washing your car? That's water (ie. like rain). O.K., maybe not like acid rain but, you get the point. My cars can get filthy just driving around without seeing any rain so doesn't it make sense that the underside of the car would fair worse having not seen rain too?
DR PROWLER Prowler Junkie Posts: 4079 From: TORONTO,ONTARIO,CANADA Registered: JUL 2002	posted 09-15-2004 04:08 PM It never really carries any weight with me either... I'm always interested in maintenance records,previous ownership in general.....but couldn't care less if it's been in the rain!
Dave Mills Prowler Junkie Posts: 5419 From: Johnstown, PA, USA Registered: JUL 2000	posted 09-15-2004 04:26 PM On older cars I worry more about salt and snow. Rain was never a problem with me either.
CJ Prowler Junkie Posts: 18860 From: Rochester Hills, MI USA Registered: JUL 2000	posted 09-15-2004 04:37 PM Good point......both of mine have been in rain numerous times (not on purpose). Seems like we can't go to a Prowler event without having at least one day of rain! They do clean up however........ask Marc Scarbeary about the underside of my cats!!! That would not even been an issue for me. You can always tell how well they've been maintained just by looking over the car. This message has been edited by CJ on 09-15-2004 at 04:37 PM
Orange unregistered Posts: 18860 From: Rochester Hills, MI USA Registered: JUL 2000	posted 09-15-2004 05:00 PM Rain never really hurts anything, now hail is a different story... Who really cares if it was rained on? As long as the car is clean and well taken care of, rain makes no difference.
butchcee Prowler Junkie Posts: 7476 From: Lake Ariel, Pa. Registered: SEP 2000	posted 09-15-2004 05:28 PM I think it's "supposed" to show that the car had better care then one parked or driven in the rain and the extent they'll go to keep the car like new. The owner might never change their oil so it's all a crapshoot when buying a second hand car. Does it matter?...dont know but it sounds good.
pumpkin Prowler Junkie Posts: 7907 From: Las Cruces, NM, USA Registered: DEC 2001	posted 09-15-2004 05:31 PM It really does not make sense. I guess I would ask this then, how does a car get rust all over it.?? In New Mexico we don't have a rust problem, because our moisture level is low. Maybe thats why they say that about never see rain or snow ,no rust???? ------------------ Current mods: Mopar dual exhaust & front mudflaps; MacMotorsports Air Intake; Real Rod Air Patrol; Graphics by Balistek Designs; ($8) Chrome grille; Chrome tire valve-stem covers; Painted rear bumper lettering; Prowler Pro Gears; Synthetic Oil; Raybestos Ceramic Brake Pads; TGF Door Panel Inserts & Headrest Covers; SheepskinExpress Sheepskin Seatcovers; Grille Light; Pinstriping by Bo Boring; Painted Valve Cover; Window Tinting; Windshield Visor Banner; Front Bumper Removal / Relocation of Front Turn Signal Lights; Real Rod Transmission Cooler Cover, Sill and Carpet Covers, Aero Front Covers and Roadster Rear Pan, rear bumpers removed; rear mudflaps; painted calipers; Prowler Products by Gary Drilled Rotors, front and rear; Painted tach; Jay's Aluminum Billet Center Caps w/shimmers, Chrome Lugnuts and Chrome Radio Bezel Shimmer; Dash Rings; Windshield Wiper Arm Removal; Fender Trim; Speaker Replacement; Painted Plenum; Painted Radiator Crossmember; Painted Rear Mudflaps; Air Patrol graphics; Aluminum engine compartment support bars; PlasmaGlow 7-color LED Underbody Kit; Dash Designs Dash Mat; Airbrushed Rear Trim Panel and Painted Headlight Caps. More 'Pumpkin' photos . . . . . More cars and other stuff New pictures in Personal Scrapbook (02/23/03) "I may have to grow older, but I do not have to grow up!" "The Prowler is not a car to go from Point A to Point B. The Prowler is the Point!"
meancat Prowler Junkie Posts: 3635 From: MODDERSVILLE, MICHIGAN Registered: AUG 2002	posted 09-15-2004 07:53 PM I only buy new car's and most of them have been in the rain before I bought them. ------------------
Orange unregistered Posts: 3635 From: MODDERSVILLE, MICHIGAN Registered: AUG 2002	posted 09-15-2004 08:31 PM quote: Originally posted by meancat: I only buy new car's and most of them have been in the rain before I bought them. So true, when my car got delivered from the dealership out of state it encountered rain and snow for most of the drive.
idive Prowler Junkie Posts: 8483 From: Texas USA Registered: APR 2003	posted 09-16-2004 02:11 AM Never seen rain just means: Since it didn't rain on the car, I didn't have to wash it very often. I didn't have to wax it as often either. Matter of fact, I didn't have to take care of the car at all, cause it was never rained on. And, I can't tell you if the top leaks or not, cause... it's never been in the rain. Yea, I drove it to Texas in June, and to Florida in August, but it never got wet. I just left it in the trailer. How was I to know it had to be tied down? I was just trying to make sure it didn't get rained on. Such a deal!
Randy Cobb Prowler Junkie Posts: 4070 From: Greensboro, NC Registered: JUL 2002	posted 09-16-2004 09:04 AM I agree with butchee in that I think the seller is saying that they have really "babied" the car. Kept it up good, garaged it and didn't drive it out of the garage if was raining. ------------------
Prowler2000 Prowler Junkie Posts: 31 From: St. Louis, MO Registered: JUL 2004	posted 09-16-2004 09:40 AM I recently responded to an add on ebay that said "Never Seen Rain-Mint Condition" upon looking at the car it had door dings on driver and passenger doors, the right mud flap was torn off and the fiberglass on the right side panel had a small crack. He stated his wife was the only driver, must have hit something in the road. One fender had a gash and the oil had ever been changed during the 5200 miles on the car. Needless to say I bought the car at a good deal and had all the repairs done for $900.00. The Rain is not the problem! ------------------
Bob Miller Prowler Junkie Posts: 4576 From: Alexandria, Virginian USA Registered: OCT 2003	posted 09-16-2004 09:46 AM Just for the record, I don't "wash" my Prowler, I give it a "bubble bath."

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