Rust Issues on a newer car
#1
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Rust Issues on a newer car
Looking to buy an 08 TSX in the next couple weeks, and found a great deal on one in Chicago. Got ahold of the CarFax to find out it was titled in MN for 2.5 years, then brought to TX for about 6 months, where it was then bought and brought back to Chicago to sit on the lot it's currently at.
The car is Acura Certified with 22,xxx miles on it, but should rust issues or problems keep me from moving forward with the purchase?
Thanks!
The car is Acura Certified with 22,xxx miles on it, but should rust issues or problems keep me from moving forward with the purchase?
Thanks!
#2
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if you are local, go check out the car and have a mechanic/auto body shop look over the car as you normally would. Personally I wouldn't find it an issue but I'd find out why the car was only owned for 6 months or how the current dealer got the car (IE Repo and then auctioned, etc).
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if you are local, go check out the car and have a mechanic/auto body shop look over the car as you normally would. Personally I wouldn't find it an issue but I'd find out why the car was only owned for 6 months or how the current dealer got the car (IE Repo and then auctioned, etc).
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The two cars Im considering are both 08's, one with 22K and one with 28K, but it wasnt the mileage that concerned me. It was bringing the possibly salt covered chassis to Middle TN where I dont know how the humidity will react to the salt.
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I don't see why rust would be an issue on such a low mileage, newer vehicle. Up until 6+ years ago we lived in NY (as did my folks before they retired) and none of our vehicles ever had rust on them. This includes vehicles that had 50k miles on them in NY (which includes plenty of snow and salt) which were then moved to Carolina with us before we sold them for other cars. Not a spec of rust on any of them...
BTW, I edited the title since this topic is more about rust then the TSX. However, when you do get the TSX.. be sure to visit our model forums!! https://acurazine.com/forums/
BTW, I edited the title since this topic is more about rust then the TSX. However, when you do get the TSX.. be sure to visit our model forums!! https://acurazine.com/forums/
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On a car that new you should have NO rust on the body unless the owner washes the car in the ocean.
Rust on the rotors is common. Don't let that bother you unless the edges of the rotors are so rusted that they crack or flake.
There may be some minor rust on the under-body. "Minor" is something people will vary on. I think that some rust of iron shields or bolts is normal. I think that if the rust flakes and breaks off then you should run.
I bought a 2008 TL with 72K miles on it and the underside had no rust to speak off and the car was driven in PA.
Rust on the rotors is common. Don't let that bother you unless the edges of the rotors are so rusted that they crack or flake.
There may be some minor rust on the under-body. "Minor" is something people will vary on. I think that some rust of iron shields or bolts is normal. I think that if the rust flakes and breaks off then you should run.
I bought a 2008 TL with 72K miles on it and the underside had no rust to speak off and the car was driven in PA.
#9
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Yes and no. It depends on the owner. A car with low miles that was driven on salty roads and then not cleaned will likely have more rust than a car with high miles that was properly cared for.
#10
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Op i wouldnt worry about rust, especially on such a new car
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BTW, I edited the title since this topic is more about rust then the TSX. However, when you do get the TSX.. be sure to visit our model forums!! https://acurazine.com/forums/
But I appreciate everyone's input, it has definitely put my mind at ease.
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