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Corrosion concerns? Re: Salvage titles
Posted by James [Email] (more from James) on Thu, 1 May 2008 18:24:40
In Reply to: Salvage titles, Kevin Rhodes, Thu, 1 May 2008 13:39:34
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One issue with a repaired car if you live in a northern climate with salt on the roads in winter is premature rusting on repainted/replaced body parts. Dunno about the paint on 9-5 but on older Saabs, the factory paint was very durable and included an epoxy layer to prevent rust from spreading (eg from a stone chip). Depending on the repair, I've observed that the non-factory paint doesn't hold up as well, and any little bit of rust spreads like wild fire. Maybe I've just had bad luck, but that's what I've observed...
As an aside, everyone talks about Honda reliability, and sure, the motors last well + you visit your mechanic less, but older Saabs and Volvos easily outlast Hondas in northern climates - Hondas are rust buckets! Imho, corrosion is a big part of reliability!
James.
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Posts in this Thread:
- indie says Don't by a 9-5!!, inca99 , Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:17:18
- Don't buy it!!!``, Jas, Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:49:46
- Go for it!, Iowaero, Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:26:10
- I think we're all forgetting, Benji, Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:35:26
- Re: indie says Don't by a 9-5!!, KevinH, Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:46:11
- The V6's are NOT stinkers..., B Millar , Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:00:10
- Take the 9-5 quick and park your R at my house!, Calvin, Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:19:09
- Re: indie says Don't by a 9-5!!, KevinM, Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:48:15
- keep researching, but sludge is a big issue, Jon Fero, Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:44:49
- It's only one man's opinion, westernny, Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:22:01
- Salvage titles, Kevin Rhodes, Thu, 1 May 2008 13:39:34
- I only have one 9-5 to go by, but if, Noel, Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:46:45
- Re: It's only one man's opinion - compared to Volvo:, LesH, Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:38:56
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