[JEV]

The damage doesn't look too bad. Must be more damage than is apparent in the pictures. It would be interesting to learn what the scrap value is.

 

[trevtremaine]

At least grab the crossbars off of it. Maybe the tonneau gear as well.

 

[lethargic_wombat]

Unless there is a lot of damage we can't see, this is ridiculous! Broken roof glass, dent in hood, paint and plastic trim on passenger front and State Farm totaled it? All of our insurance rates will be through the roof in 6-12 months. Sad.

 

[Tsigos]

I believe this is the one I saw that was listed as being damaged by flooding in the recent Florida hurricane and being sold “for parts”. If it is the same one, Rich from RichRebuilds in YouTube was in the sale posting comments section asking whether they would sell it whole.

EDIT: I confirmed that it is the same one listed in the Rivian For Sale by Owner Facebook group. Flood damaged.

 

[JEV]

I believe this is the one I saw that was listed as being damaged by flooding in the recent Florida hurricane and being sold “for parts”. If it is the same one, Rich from RichRebuilds in YouTube was in the sale posting comments section asking whether they would sell it whole.

EDIT: I confirmed that it is the same one listed in the Rivian For Sale by Owner Facebook group. Flood damaged.

That explains a lot. Salt water can do a lot of damage to electrical components.

 

[FirstStateR1T]

Correct, this is a Hurricane Ian truck. I lost 3 cars in the same hurricane, it impacted the garage header and walls during the 3day mess. All salt water!

 

[Gtdude]

I want those wheels! Know if it's an "all or nothing" sell?

 

[lethargic_wombat]

@Tsigos, thanks for looking onto it. Flood damage makes sense. Wheels and crossbars should find a new home. And, flood damaged units should end up providing body panels for collision repair.

 

[patrickstar]

oh man, is Rich Rebuilds gonna put an LS in it?

 

[Joelster]

I want those wheels! Know if it's an "all or nothing" sell?

They will be parting it out. Pacific Motors in Detroit.

 

[Bike123.com]

At least grab the crossbars off of it. Maybe the tonneau gear as well.

No, leave anything tonneau related - it’s quite at home in junkyard!

 

[JimmyEV]

They will be parting it out. Pacific Motors in Detroit.

Is there going to be an auction or is a first come first serve kind of thing?

 

[JEV]

Is there going to be an auction or is a first come first serve kind of thing?

Most scrap yards buy vehicles from insurance companies to sell the parts. You would need to contact them to get a quote on any parts you are looking for.

 

[Joelster]

How many gallons of Diesel fuel does it take to make a battery for this thing? What are you going to do with all the dead batteries? This is NOT the answer.

The most obvious question...How the heck is everyone going to charge the car? LOL California is having black outs now. This is the same as COVID a big LIE

Thanks for the enlightened response, friend.

 

[Joelster]

Is there going to be an auction or is a first come first serve kind of thing?

I think they are just going to part it out as they go. I emailed about specific parts and they said that they would get back to me once they started dismantling the car.

 

[dmnyc]

Those rims are probably worth something.

 

[bronco7broncos7elway]

If it was damaged by salt water, then by law, it has to have a salvage title, and is basically worthless, with exception of the fenders and doors, which need to be taken apart to clean them out. Adjusted flood cars for 40 years, and would never touch a salt water vehicle.