September 14, 2023, 05:34 PM
cparktdUPDATE in OP: Salt / rust concerns on used car from NJ
quote:
Originally posted by BurtonRW:
I would be more concerned with the fact that it’s a KL Cherokee than with the salt. I’ve had $50-60K worth of repairs (all under warranty, of course) done on my ‘15 Trailhawk.
-Rob
We are going to look at a TRAILHAWK tomorrow. The other one mentioned first wont be available to view for a couple more days.
No concern whatsoever with its reliability… I have owned at least one, sometimes two, Jeeps continuously since 1985 with good results. Maybe my luck holds up!
What problems have you had?
September 14, 2023, 09:04 PM
wrightdquote:
Originally posted by bald1:
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Curious what car your father had that you describe.
It's a Buick. Don't recall the model, but it's a four door, electronic everything, backup camera, very nice ride, very comfortable. The underside is an impressive example of metals coatings, sealing, and passivation. It's the nicest original factory underside of a vehicle I've seen.
September 15, 2023, 11:59 AM
RinehartIt's important to keep in mind when car sellers in the NorthEast say they wash their car frequently in the winter-
Most Northern states recycle car wash water, and most facilities likely do not include a desalination and water purification process (to remove salts and other impurities (it's expensive).
So as the winter progresses the wash water gets even more salty.