Newbie Question

Mt Tam I am · 02-07-2011, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

how did you get 2 rep points with only 2 posts? wow...

I was just about to note this too. Wow is right.

sonic370 · 02-07-2011, 08:27 PM

Get the Z it will make you feel 10 years younger

oleg · 02-08-2011, 12:50 AM

Can't you just get an under carriage wash once or twice a week in the winter to minimize the rust from salt?

dad · 02-08-2011, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by sonic370

Get the Z it will make you feel 10 years younger

Find an 18 year old, no matter how old you are, you will feel younger!

Kirkster · 02-08-2011, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by dad

Find an 18 year old, no matter how old you are, you will feel younger!

And poorer...

ImportConvert · 02-08-2011, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnnu

I'm OLD and haven't bought a car in 12 years so forgive my ignorance pls. In my "end of life crisis" I've been toying with the idea of a new Z but no one ever discusses the stupid things that us oldies used to worry about. Does the Z come from the factory with "undercoating" and "rust proofing"? THANKS, J

I have owned a 1988 Mustang GT, a 1995 Trans Am, and a 2001 Trans Am. Along with a '93 crown vic, and a 2002 Infiniti G20.

None ever had an issue with rust, and most had coated undersides where rust was of concern (wheel-wells, etc.)

Unless you just LOVE! driving your car in snow/salt, and never wash the undercarriage, rust is the last thing to worry with regarding a modern car. Buy with confidence.

Johnnu · 02-08-2011, 08:09 AM

Thanks again for all the responses........

Johnnu · 02-09-2011, 09:19 AM

No idea what a rep point is...........You can have mine for free

BrianMSmith · 02-11-2011, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnnu

I'm OLD and haven't bought a car in 12 years so forgive my ignorance pls. In my "end of life crisis" I've been toying with the idea of a new Z but no one ever discusses the stupid things that us oldies used to worry about. Does the Z come from the factory with "undercoating" and "rust proofing"? THANKS, J

You don't need these. Modern cars do very well without them for a decade or more in adverse climates like humid saltwater beaches and the midwest which salts roads all winter. Technically, "rustproofing" is covered by modern alloys (much more aluminium and less carbon steel), galvanizing, stainless steel, and paints that are much better than 20+ years ago, but in the design of the car rather than some afterspray on silicon.

kenchan · 02-12-2011, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by sonic370

Get the Z it will make you feel 10 years younger

So you're back in your diapers?

02-09-2011, 09:19 AM	#23 (permalink)
Johnnu Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NYS Posts: 12 Drives: Subaru wagon Rep Power: 16	Newbie Question No idea what a rep point is...........You can have mine for free

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02-08-2011, 08:09 AM	#22 (permalink)
Johnnu Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NYS Posts: 12 Drives: Subaru wagon Rep Power: 16	Thanks again for all the responses........