Possible nice salvage opportunity in Shreveport, LA- 2019 Toyota Camry external fire

[GON]

Came across this 2019 Toyota Camry going to salvage auction on Monday for an external fire. Auction location Shreveport, LA.

This vehicle looks like a good project. I suspect the vehicle will sell at auction for under $5k USD before auction fees. I am unable to purchase this vehicle because- but if this vehicle does go under $5k USD, I suspect someone will have done very well.

https://www.iaai.com/VehicleDetail/39910249~US

 

[JohnnyJohnson]

See all of that grass up in the engine compartment? Makes me wonder if this isn't a car that's been in a flood.

 

[mrsilv04]

See all of that grass up in the engine compartment? Makes me wonder if this isn't a car that's been in a flood.

Pine tree needles.

 

[GON]

Typo on my part- the Toyota is an Avalon, not a Camry.

 

[fantastic]

Doesn't look too bad.

 

[joekingcorvette]

That would be a sweet deal. It's very rare to find two remotes (keys) in a salvage yard. Most car lots don't even have two keys with a used vehicle. If you know someone with wiring skills it would be an easy fix especially if they charge you on the good ole boy rate. Maybe you could even repair most of it yourself.

 

[PWMDMD]

See all of that grass up in the engine compartment? Makes me wonder if this isn't a car that's been in a flood.

I'm surrounded by pine trees and every vehicle I own looks like that an hour after cleaning out all the pine needles.

 

[GON]

That would be a sweet deal. It's very rare to find two remotes (keys) in a salvage yard. Most car lots don't even have two keys with a used vehicle. If you know someone with wiring skills it would be an easy fix especially if they charge you on the good ole boy rate. Maybe you could even repair most of it yourself.

Super sad I am unable to bid on this Avalon. You mentioned a huge positive sign- two key fobs.

About eight years ago I rebuilt a like vehilce, a Mercedes S class with 40k miles, I paid $300 USD before fees at auction. Times have changed, no longer able to get $300 auction vehicles. A homemade single axle trailer that is twisted in half sells for $300 at auction today.

https://www.benzworld.org/threads/2006-s500-4matic-external-fire-reserection-thread.2952193/

 

[joekingcorvette]

Super sad I am unable to bid on this Avalon. You mentioned a huge positive sign- two key fobs.

About eight years ago I rebuilt a like vehilce, a Mercedes S class with 40k miles, I paid $300 USD before fees at auction. Times have changed, no longer able to get $300 auction vehicles. A homemade single axle trailer that is twisted in half sells for $300 at auction today.

https://www.benzworld.org/threads/2006-s500-4matic-external-fire-reserection-thread.2952193/

Have you ever checked out Ken's Repairables in Strasburg ND? They get some sweet deals for sale at times.

 

[GON]

Have you ever checked out Ken's Repairables in Strasburg ND? They get some sweet deals for sale at times.

No, will check them out, thanks for the recommendation.

 

[D60]

I think after the engine fire Navigator the next logical step actually is flood damaged vehicles

 

[daves87rs]

Not sure about it…..

 

[camrydriver111]

Looks good to me! Just bolt on some Rock Auto parts for a tidy profit.

 

[gfh77665]

Apparently they want $200 just to participate in the auction.

 

[GON]

Apparently they want $200 just to participate in the auction.

The salvage auctions require an account, and a fee is charged to setup an account. The higher priced vehicles also require an increase in a deposit.

The nice thing about the fee and deposit is that it limits the pool of bidders. But the pool of bidders is still massive.

The pool of bidders sometimes gets smaller in more remote areas. Might be easier to get a deal in Billings Montana than Miami, FL.

 

[dishdude]

Did the wiper motor catch fire?

 

[GON]

Did the wiper motor catch fire?

Listing states external fire. Implies that something on fire fell onto the vehicle.

 

[dishdude]

Listing states external fire. Implies that something on fire fell onto the vehicle.

Very unusual burn pattern.

 

[GON]

Very unusual burn pattern.

This picture may be key in validating the fire is external. None of the engine compartment plastic appears melted- which accredits the external fire description.

 

[dishdude]

The cowl and bottom part of that windshield were the hottest part of the fire, which is why I suspected wiper motor.