Might but an SC400 from NJ...
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Might but an SC400 from NJ...
I was going to post this in the other forum but I kinda wanted to get all the SC people's opinions on this. I am selling my '95 SC400 and buying a '98+. There is a PERFECT '99 SC400 in NJ for sale but my brother's like, "Do NOT buy one from NJ! The salt they use on the roads there destroys the cars." I dunno if it's that serious though... What do you think?
Oh and I meant to say "buy."
Oh and I meant to say "buy."
Last edited by TRD_Power; Feb 27, 2007 at 05:35 PM.
If the person took care of the car, they probably washed it in the winter sufficiently enough to not have serious corrosion damage to the body or chassis.
If the car has not been washed religiously during the winters, yeah...the underbody may be starting to corrode and the body might have rust on the horizon. But, if it is PERFECT, I doubt that to be the case. A truly well maintained car from the snow belt can definitely still be perfect.
If the car has not been washed religiously during the winters, yeah...the underbody may be starting to corrode and the body might have rust on the horizon. But, if it is PERFECT, I doubt that to be the case. A truly well maintained car from the snow belt can definitely still be perfect.
I live over the bridge. Mentally I deduct 10/ 15% off the value for a
jersey car. They have state run inspection programs & they usually
need mechanical work. Unless the owner really cared about the car,
had regular check ups & service.
jersey car. They have state run inspection programs & they usually
need mechanical work. Unless the owner really cared about the car,
had regular check ups & service.
Go check out the car, test drive it, bend down and CHECK for rust, and see if it was taken care of, do CARFAX, and all should be good.
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It really all depends on if the car was washed during the winter. if it was washed on a regular basis while it snowed you should be fine, as everybody else said, just look at the underbody, that will tell the story for the mostpart.
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I wouldn't buy it.
We use super secret special salt here in Jersey that will eat a sheet metal car body faster than sulfuric acid.
We're the only state that can buy that salt too! All those states that get 50 times the snow we do?? they can't buy it. But we can.
"the salt they use on the roads there"
We use super secret special salt here in Jersey that will eat a sheet metal car body faster than sulfuric acid.
We're the only state that can buy that salt too! All those states that get 50 times the snow we do?? they can't buy it. But we can.
"the salt they use on the roads there"
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Salt in NJ
TRD_Power, Your bother makes a good point. I just watched an automobile show this past weekend comment on the harsh chemicals used in winter conditions. The anti-snow chemicals can and will erode the fuel line under the car if neglected. The only effective way to wash the chemicals, under the car is to use circular sprinkler. One hour per section
(back, middle, front.) As mentioned by Goss' Garage, a local (MD) reputable show.
http://www.goss-garage.com/
(back, middle, front.) As mentioned by Goss' Garage, a local (MD) reputable show. http://www.goss-garage.com/
NJ roads
I lived 19 years in Pittsburgh, Pa. THEY USE SALT IN PA. Cars were rusted beyond repair before they were paid off. That was long ago, but their rep is still with them. The newer cars are better rust proofed and I noted a lot of older cars back there when I last visited 7 years ago. New Jersey is known as the only state that has worse roads than Pa. A car can be absolutely THRASHED back there in a few short years if driven hard in the wrong locals. Lexus SCs stay in the better part of town so they escape the bashing...maybe. Your 99 deal might be the deal of the year because of the unpopularity of the location in the car market. Aliga is correct from what I remember. I had an Aunt in NJ that I often visited and the worst it was was gloomy and rainy. Snow was an anomaly.
Just part of the discussion here.
John
Just part of the discussion here.
John
If it says its in excellent condition, ask for pics of the bottom. My buddy bought a car from up north, and his rotors show signs of those chemicals, completely covered in rust.
rotors can rust from rain as well, doesn't mean any chemicals were involved. Drive down 1 block and it should be fine.