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Heavy Rust is the only real killer for 9000
Posted by Mike Johnson (more from Mike Johnson) on Mon, 24 Jan 2011 13:11:57
In Reply to: Keep or replace? Your thoughts are welcome., Noel, Sun, 23 Jan 2011 14:49:02
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If the body is intact, I say keep it. Shock tower rust and a few other areas can kill the 9000. This is happening to mine. Burns no oil, and is still very pleasant to drive, but the underside is showing some nasty stuff especially near the rear suspension and axle.
Good luck, Mike
1994 9000 175k
2000 Aero 85k
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Posts in this Thread:
- Keep or replace? Your thoughts are welcome., Noel, Sun, 23 Jan 2011 14:49:02
- Thanks for the input, everbody, Noel, Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:54:10
- A newer car may be more "reliable" but..., SMP, Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:09:49
- Heavy Rust is the only real killer for 9000, Mike Johnson, Mon, 24 Jan 2011 13:11:57 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: My 2.3 cents...., Senor Don, Mon, 24 Jan 2011 09:59:33
- Re: Keep or replace? Your thoughts are welcome., David Ingram, Mon, 24 Jan 2011 07:29:29
- Too Many Questions...., marvinstockman, Mon, 24 Jan 2011 05:59:05
- The devil you know....., turrbo , Sun, 23 Jan 2011 20:41:42
- Honestly??, derf, Sun, 23 Jan 2011 19:12:55
- Re: Keep or replace? Your thoughts are welcome., sam96CS , Sun, 23 Jan 2011 18:57:40
- I'm sure you've got an answer you're looking for..., PT, Sun, 23 Jan 2011 15:33:43
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