Too much rust?

[Darrski00]

Hey everyone, I'm new to the forum. I am looking at buying my first 4Runner and it has spent its life in the New England area. I live in Atlanta and don't have to worry about rust unless I'm buying one of course. Is this too much or is it normal? Thanks!

 

[Gatafly]

Not out of the ordinary for that area, but too much imo. Walk away.

 

[CXS]

Not out of the ordinary for that area, but too much imo. Walk away.

Coming from a Minnesotan that says a lot!

 

[Darrski00]

Thanks guys, that's what I was thinking. The search continues!

 

[T4R2014]

Avoid New England vehicles like batsh!t.

 

[NuclearN8]

that doesn't look like it's anything to be concerned about to be honest. It's not new looking but after a year that's what any vehicle looks like in new england. Depending how old it is I think it says alot about how well the owner took care of it... I mean, if it's 8 years old, that looks great!


whatever you buy, do por-15 and spray some internal frame coating for the undercarriage

 

[Gatafly]

Coming from a Minnesotan that says a lot!

Well, my '04 spent the first 8 years in Mass before I bought it and although there is rust underneath, it is no where close to that. Keeping the salt washed off makes a huge difference.

 

[CXS]

Wash the salt off? Damn!

Seriously, I lived in MN for 25 years and bought an '87 Tercel Wagon new. I moved away in 2001 and every time the door was slammed there was a pound of rust under it.

It was my kids car by then. :tape:

 

[Darrski00]

Make it a weekend project to brush it down and POR 15 it but that might be a year long project. Won't be able to get every spot either!