boombaby31 Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Hey guys, looking at buying a 99 470 LX. Would you be concerned about the rust underneath (see video). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uKd83-RPWM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLMichelle Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 I don't think I have very good judgement for this, but I think if the rusted metal is thick enough, it should be okay and won't rust through, but thinner metal is pretty much doomed. I had some rust spots on the body of my old car that didn't look that bad, but when I sanded the rust off, they turned into holes because the body metal is thin. If I was buying that car, I think I would be concerned - for not really knowing how bad that rust is - but perhaps you could ask for a price cut because of it, and it might be just fine for a long time. Somebody else should weigh in on this, because like I said, I don't think I know enough about this to give good advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13IS250C Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I see you are from NC. Did the previous owner live close to the coast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugene.s Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I live close to the shore (equal to a "Rusty State" in the U.S. terminology) and I've seen smth like this even on early 2000's cars. I'd be concerned - you never know what's the condition of electric systems/wires given the visible rust level underneath the car. And whether you'd be able to sell the car at a good price when time comes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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