Rust inspection for used car in NE

wheelspeed · 04-06-2022, 07:46 PM

So I just called a dealer of a '17 I'm interested in and left a message that I was wondering if they'd put it on a lift for me to inspect when I visit.

Was that dumb? I wonder if they'll just spray oil all underneath to be sure it looks good. I just don't want to pay $30k for a 6-7 year old car and start dealing with rust cancer in 3 years. Been down that road before here in Pittsburgh.

SLOPOS · 04-09-2022, 02:57 PM

I went through 3 Z's with Carvana before finding one that was a Cali car with no rust. I would not personally advise buying a rust belt z, even with low miles and newer years they tend to rust more quickly than other cars I've seen.

chowtoo · 04-11-2022, 10:21 AM

I have two "rust belt Zs" that get less rust than one "Florida by the sea" car (I used to live in Florida before buying my Zs). I keep my Zs in a car bag with desiccants in the winter and early spring and I do not drive them in the rain. Although the probabilities are that a "rust belt" Z my have more rust than one from a more moderate weather location, it is not a sure thing.

old guy · 04-11-2022, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chowtoo

I have two "rust belt Zs" that get less rust than one "Florida by the sea" car (I used to live in Florida before buying my Zs). I keep my Zs in a car bag with desiccants in the winter and early spring and I do not drive them in the rain. Although the probabilities are that a "rust belt" Z my have more rust than one from a more moderate weather location, it is not a sure thing.

Rusty · 04-11-2022, 05:02 PM

I'm south of the 'burgh. There's no rust on my Z.

wheelspeed · 04-15-2022, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chowtoo

I have two "rust belt Zs" that get less rust than one "Florida by the sea" car (I used to live in Florida before buying my Zs). I keep my Zs in a car bag with desiccants in the winter and early spring and I do not drive them in the rain. Although the probabilities are that a "rust belt" Z my have more rust than one from a more moderate weather location, it is not a sure thing.

Yeah, nervous of cars from a beach town also.

04-06-2022, 07:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
wheelspeed Base Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 36 Drives: Motorcycles Rep Power: 6	Rust inspection for used car in NE So I just called a dealer of a '17 I'm interested in and left a message that I was wondering if they'd put it on a lift for me to inspect when I visit. Was that dumb? I wonder if they'll just spray oil all underneath to be sure it looks good. I just don't want to pay $30k for a 6-7 year old car and start dealing with rust cancer in 3 years. Been down that road before here in Pittsburgh. Rusty and sx moneypit like this.

04-11-2022, 10:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
chowtoo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: S. E. MI Posts: 153 Drives: Red2018 M6, 2019 A7 Rep Power: 4596	I have two "rust belt Zs" that get less rust than one "Florida by the sea" car (I used to live in Florida before buying my Zs). I keep my Zs in a car bag with desiccants in the winter and early spring and I do not drive them in the rain. Although the probabilities are that a "rust belt" Z my have more rust than one from a more moderate weather location, it is not a sure thing. old guy likes this.

04-11-2022, 05:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,380 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	I'm south of the 'burgh. There's no rust on my Z. wheelspeed likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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04-09-2022, 02:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
SLOPOS Base Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 54 Drives: 2013 370z Base MT Rep Power: 5823	I went through 3 Z's with Carvana before finding one that was a Cali car with no rust. I would not personally advise buying a rust belt z, even with low miles and newer years they tend to rust more quickly than other cars I've seen.