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Mon 23 Feb 2009 21:32Best & worse cars for corrosion? - boxsterboySeen any rusty Subarus?Years ago I remember going to the NEC Motor Show and someone with a very early (and ugly) Subaru parked it in prime position in the car park to protest at Subaru and the size of the rust holes on what was only a 3-ish year old car. It was shocking.Many modern cars (inc. Mercedes) are galvanised (fully or partly) and yes Mercedes did go through a phase of poor rust proofing in the mid 90s through to early 00s.
PSA cars seem well rust-proofed - Mum has a 14-year old Xantia estate that has absolutely no rust. Tue 24 Feb 2009 00:45Best & worse cars for corrosion? Tue 24 Feb 2009 08:29Best & worse cars for corrosion? - turbo11In our family the best performer has been my fathers K reg Volvo.Not a speck of rust on it.
Its rarely washed,never polished and never garaged. Also been very reliable. The worst has been my father in laws Passat Estate.
Seven years old and badly rusting on drivers side A pillar around the screen. Our Mazdas are ok so far(only 5 and 1 year old!) but the paint is very thin and stone chips easily.SQEdited by Dynamic Dave on at 09:49. Tue 24 Feb 2009 09:25Best & worse cars for corrosion? - pmh2The worst cars that I have owned in the last 20years have been Volvos!1986 240 Estate - Owned from new- the floor pan rotted underneath the drivers seat by about 1997. The plastic sheet underneath the carpet kept inside dry but just promoted the rot. The underseal was perfect and looked very solid.
Took a good few hours of welding to put in a 40cm x 10cm patch underneath the cross member at the back of the drivers seat. MoT guy was staggered when he saw the extent of the rot.Temporary 1987?
340 had minor outer sill rot which did not look too bad. When the outer sill was removed, the inner web (ie middle of a triple layer construction) was extensively rotted out for about 30cm.Just goes to show that outer appearances can be very deceptive.p. Tue 24 Feb 2009 10:05Best & worse cars for corrosion?
- BagpussWorst I have personally owned:1972 MG Midget, entire floor replaced. This was excusable as it was 1988 and the car was 16 years old.1975 Ford Escort Mk2. My first car, dreadful build quality, door panel completely rusted through at 6 years old and virtually terminal corrosion at 8 years old.1983 Peugeot 305. You could watch the rust progress across the bodywork by the day and it was always interesting to guess which panel was going to be the next one to sprout rust bubbles. My foot went through the outer sill getting out one day when the car was 7 years old. The odd thing was it was in fairly good condition when I bought it at 5 years old, having been kept in a garage by its first owner.
Life on a driveway in the following 2 years really finished it off. Tue 24 Feb 2009 10:24Best & worse cars for corrosion?
- madfFords as above are bad.Peugeot 106 at 16 years old has corrosion in seams under boot - waxoiled and stopped. And they ALL corrode in main body channel running from under the engine to the rear. Rust occurs just under the junction with front bulkhead where there is a plastic washer. With time it becomes fatal.Yaris at 5 years is excellent: galvanised.A4 was v good as were all BMWs.The only rusty cars I see day to day are E class Mercedes from the 1990s. They take me back to the 1970s rusty heaps.I do not see modern rusty Subarus but 15-20 years old Legacies (farmers) look tatty with creeping rust.Micras mid 1990s are notorious for front crossmember rust.Nothing today as bad as Vauxhalls of the 1950s.Edited by madf on at 10:27.
Tue 24 Feb 2009 10:32Best & worse cars for corrosion? - oldnotboldWe live at the end of a track that is a virtual stream from November to March, so our cars get soaked just as they get home, and then sit there festering until the next soaking as they leave.Good cars: 205, Focus, 405Average: CavalierBad: Golf Mk3 estate - rotted through in four years, and was scrapped at nine years old, though a simultaneous HGF plus the rust made it un-economic to repair. It was not the first Mk3 estate the garage man had seen with such galloping rust. Tue 24 Feb 2009 11:43Best & worse cars for corrosion?
- RattleMy dads Fiesta has now started rotting on the A piller next to the windscreen, I am not sure what bit is called.I am surprised Montego's have not been mentioned here, they tended to rust badly round the wheel arched, my grandads used to always have bits of duck tape holding it up, although it was a ten year old car at the time.I have seen a lot of Focuses and I did sadly spot an S reg the other day which was starting to bubble on the wheel arch.The 98 Almera I went to see a few weeks ago and traveled a fair distance for had a completly rotten sill. All the trader could say it was an £800 car all I was thinking is how did that pass an MOT in that state.I want my next car to be one which dosn't rust, as I do little milleage if it rust kills it in two years time the car will be of little value to me long term. Tue 24 Feb 2009 11:55Best & worse cars for corrosion? - BagpussMy early (1978?) 305 only rusted in one place - at the top of the rear suspension turrets inside the boot. Other wise it was fine. Had a very sweet petrol engine too and superb ride - if a little rolly around the bends in the old French way.Yes, I really loved driving the 305.
It had a superb ride, a wonderfully smooth engine and transmission and was great for long journeys. That just about made up for the aforementioned rust problems, the electrical gremlins and bits simply falling off (e.g. Gear lever).I previously owned a 104ZR that exhibited similar characteristics, i.e. Great to drive but rusted like hell if not quite as badly as the 305. Rustwise the later Peugeots seem much better, I think Peugeot turned the corner with the 205. Tue 24 Feb 2009 12:52Best & worse cars for corrosion? - Chris WhiteWorst car ever owned for rust was a 1984 Austin Metro, inherited from my granddad in about 1997ish.Took it in for an oil and filter change and when I collected it the mechanic suggested I sell it quick because there wasn't a lot of solid metal left underneath the car.I attempted to jack it up to take a look when I got home but the jack only got so far before the jacking point disintegrated and the top of the jack disappeared.Swapped it for a Capri, much better for a 19 year old.Chris.
Tue 24 Feb 2009 13:56Best & worse cars for corrosion? - mike hannonWhen Leyland introduced the (18-22) Princess in the mid-70s they ran ads boasting how well it was rust-proofed.I owned two, both young and both nice to drive, but they rusted faster than anything I've owned before or since. The second one rusted clean through the front lower valance (from the inside) when it was just two years old. When I heard the whining about the loss of decades of careful craftsmanship when ARG and Longbridge finally went belly-up it didn't impress me.
Tue 24 Feb 2009 16:57Best & worse cars for corrosion? - 659FBEI have examined an M-B SLK built in 1998 closely, including some dismantling.This car gets my award as the worst I have seen in recent years for corrosion; poor steel (FIAT '70s style), water traps caused by adjacent plastic parts and covers having no drain holes, brackets (eg fuel filter) rusted right through etc.
Etc.I have seen several E series M-B cars of the same vintage with extreme surface rust - I have not had an opportunity to look underneath one of these but I doubt whether a detailed examination is needed. I will need to see the present M-B production vehicles when they are 10 years old to be convinced that they are a worthwhile purchase - I would not take their word for it.Amongst the best cars are the galvanised VAG vehicles - with a proviso that they are made in the 'right' factory. Despite seeing a few rusty Polos and a few Golfs, the majority seem to be well protected. My son has a '94 Passat which has endured accidental damage of some kind to nearly every panel (including bricks thrown at the roof). There is no spreading rust - the anodic protection is obviously working.659.
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Regardless of how much care the owner shows to these vehicles, the corrosion is inevitable. Apart from knowing which vehicles to avoid, consumers must also know which vehicles are rustproof. Our inquiry into the market led us to discover 10 vehicles that will rust regardless of the care they receive, and 10 vehicles that manufacturers build to ensure that owners do not have to worry about corrosion. Via motor1Buyers who want to own a vehicle that provides good fuel consumption should take a peek at the Altima. In the city, drivers will get 27 mpg and 38 mpg on the highway. The car has a 3.5-liter engine, which pumps out 270 horsepower. With a top speed of 121 mph, the Altima needs 8.2 seconds to reach 0 to 60 mph.
The vehicle does not provide great performance but is reliable. Altima owners will enjoy good fuel economy but will have to tolerate the rust. Your Altima may change colors, and you will not be thrilled with the transformation.
The white paint may become brown. Via PistonheadsWhen the American manufacturer produced the Ford Ka, it intended to provide a reliable vehicle that owners could use to commute around the city. The product it ended up with is a vehicle that has a 1.3-liter engine and needs 13 seconds to reach 0 to 60 mph. The design of the car is unappealing, and the interior is cramped. Apart from being a slow vehicle that does not offer much cabin room, owners of the vehicle will also have to deal with the rust.
Once the vehicle begins to corrode, you will be the proud owner of a small, rusty car. Via curbside classicAlthough Ford has done a sublime job with the manufacturing of pickup trucks, its production skills lack with sedans. Consumer Reports has regularly featured the Focus on its Least Reliable Vehicles list for several years, and it seems that mechanical problems are not the only troubles that Focus owners face. The car is also known to have its exterior peel away. If you buy a Focus, do not be surprised to see rust on the vehicle.
Consumers who want to avoid mechanical and corrosion problems should stay clear of the Focus. After all, the market is saturated with quality vehicles. Via moss motoringThe Mini used to be the car that everybody made fun of, and ownership was reserved for characters who resembled Mr. Since then, the redesigned Mini has been made into a commercial success.
The new design is hip and popular amongst female drivers. They followed up the success with the Countryman and Clubman. The appeal and the performance of the Mini Cooper have improved, but the English manufacturer has had a difficult time preventing corrosion. You may look cool while cruising in a Cooper around town, but a rusty vehicle is anything but attractive. Via LA Auto RV Sales and ServiceGeneral Motors manufactured the Saturn Relay from 2005 to 2007. One of the reasons that the car lasted only two years on the market is that it was prone to corrosion.
Owners of the vehicle discovered after purchasing it that the exterior suffered irreparable damage due to corrosion. The car is also prone to breakdowns and was available for around $22,000 new. That might sound like a reasonable price, but the vehicle is unreliable and aesthetically unappealing due to the high possibility of corrosion. Owners of the Saturn Relay turned their backs on the brand after experiencing innumerable problems. Via Consumer Guide AutoIt seems that the Asian manufacturers dominate the list.
Although the Mazda 3 and Rav4 are prone to rust, the South Korean manufacturer has ensured that the Accent does not corrode. Drivers of the Accent will be exposed to the 1.6-liter engine that has been in production since 1994.
Besides the strong body of the Accent, J.D. Power and Associates named the vehicle the most dependable car of 2008. Owners of the vehicle will be glad to know that they are driving a car that will be around for a long time as the parts and exterior are durable. 9 Never Rusts: Kia Forte. Via Car GalleryThe Asian manufacturers are on a roll. It seems that if you want a car that will not provide any hassles with rust, then stick to Asian vehicles. The Lexus LS is a full-size luxury car, which serves as the flagship model for the brand.
The first four generations contained a V8 engine and were predominantly rear-wheel drive vehicles. Lexus installed a V6 engine into the fifth generation and did not offer a V8 option. The LS stands for Luxury Sedan, and owners will experience a comfortable vehicle that is not prone to corrosion. 7 Never Rusts: Volvo S60. Via NettiautoSweden may not be known for many things, but the European country knows how to make reliable vehicles.
Volvo introduced the S60 to the market in 2000 and marketed the vehicle as a compact luxury sedan to replace the S70. Volvo released the second generation in 2010 as a 2011 model.
The third generation is scheduled for a 2018, latest 2019, release and built in America's first Volvo factory in Ridgeville, South Carolina. The United States will be the sole global source of the S60 when production in China phases out in 2019. Via Top GearHondas and Toyotas are the two most stolen vehicles in the United States because of the quality of its parts. Thieves love these cars as the resale value for the parts is high as it allows car owners to enjoy the drive while not worrying about breakdowns.
The latest Civic model is not only reliable and durable, but it offers a sporty design that makes the vehicle look like a speed demon. We said 'looks like a speed,' not 'is a speed demon.' Apart from the mechanical reliability, the Civic grants owners rustproof reliability, as well. Via autotraderTo summarize the 3-series is as simple as mentioning the words 'class,' 'luxury,' and 'durability.' Getting behind the wheel of a 3-series allows you to experience a vehicle that is meant to be enjoyed, not just driven.
The comfortable leather seats, the solid handling, and advanced technological features allow the driver the royal experience. Apart from the performance of the vehicle, drivers will have piece of mind knowing that the exterior of the vehicle is as strong as the rest of the vehicle. No need to fret about corrosion if you own a 3-series. 1 Never Rusts: Toyota Camry. Via Surf ToyotaThe easiest choice to make when selecting a vehicle that is reliable and durable, as well as resistant to rust, is the Toyota Camry.
Toyotas are some of the best selling and most stolen vehicles in the United States, as the Japanese manufacturer designed the parts to last long, resulting in high resell value of the parts. The Camry is value for money as the car allows drivers to experience good fuel consumption, a comfortable ride and a tough exterior that will ensure you do not experience corrosion. Hardly any Camry owner has complained about the vehicle.Sources: thesun.so.uk, caranddriver.com.