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Rust problems in winter areas on used cars?
I am trying to buy a used car in the Chicago area but I am concerned about rust due to the salt put on the road during the winter in states like Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana.
I noticed an 02 Subaru Forester 77k miles with enough rust on the muffler to be of concern. I looked at an 03 Forester and could see similar rust patterns starting. All the 98-99 CR-V seem to have some rust in the rear axle area. Even on 04 Toyota Matrix with 62k miles was starting to show signs of rust.
My question is how does rust affect the life of the car – obviously people in the winter states have to live with it – but at what cost?
Always check out everything when buying a used car. Under the hood, the bottom of the car itself and the bumper and skirts. The dealer/seller should have no problem with you checking everything out, if they refuse to do so don’t give them your business. Cars in winter areas are expecially suceptable to rust damage because of the salt on the roads. You’re best bet to keep the rust off is to wash your car more often in the winter when its mild and dry out. No car is safe from rust, just pick a vehicle with the least rust in important areas such as the brakes and axle.
Ivy Tech – Tom Easterday, Subaru of Indiana
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