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Old Crank

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5. If you buy get a good inspection

Reply to KS Toronado (Original post)

Wed Sep 4, 2024, 09:10 AM

Sep 2024

Coastal cars can have rust problems. If it was garaged that helps. Coastal US cars can have rust issues also if near the ocean. The salt air is rough on surfaces.

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Canadian car question [View all] KS Toronado Aug 2024 OP

can't say about Vancouver, but my limited experience in the PNW says mahatmakanejeeves Aug 2024 #1

Doesn't rain cause rust, as well? I'm asking as a desert dweller who knows nothing about this. LauraInLA Aug 2024 #2

Well yes on unprotected/unpainted surfaces. KS Toronado Aug 2024 #3

That I get -- we inherited an suv from in-laws in Ontario, Canada, and they must not have protected LauraInLA Aug 2024 #4

If you buy get a good inspection Old Crank Sep 2024 #5