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Should I buy this 02 with the rust?

Discussion in 'General 4Runner Talk' started by kayakfishn, Jan 3, 2019.

  1. Jan 3, 2019 at 4:44 PM
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    kayakfishn

    kayakfishn [OP] New Member

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    Looking at a low miles 02 v6 but concerned about the rust. Thoughts?

     
  2. Jan 3, 2019 at 5:24 PM
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    SlvrSlug

    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

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    Looks like just surface rust to me.
     
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  3. Jan 3, 2019 at 8:02 PM
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    WallyT4R

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    Yeah I would really make sure it's surface rust, if it is it should be ok but you are going to have to address that and take care of it if you want to keep this vehicle. Will be lots of sanding and painting under there and then fluid film it to prevent it coming back.
     
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  4. Jan 15, 2019 at 6:02 AM
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    DGP1961

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    It's 17 years old looks pretty damn good to me for 17 years old! However I do get your concerns
     
  5. Jan 15, 2019 at 11:54 AM
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    Sickboy

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    If you get it, consider this.....exactly what it’s designed for, amongst other things.

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