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| Sam NYCFERRARIS (Sam)
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Sellers always give you the , "it is just some surface rust and you can just sand it off...." story. I always thought that rust comes from the inside (the panel) out and once you see it under the paint --- lookout. The real problem in my mind with these old cars are the dealer "creampuffs" with no visible rust, 'cause you know these slick dealers "dealerized the car and just put a beautiful coat of fresh paint on to fool our eye (and heart!). It is often what you don't see that can get you later. always - buyer beware and trust your intuition. if you have to ask, if it bothers you. --RED LIGHT. | ||
| Tony Sparks (Tonysparks)
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Is rust a problem with 348's? I am currently looking for a 348 here in Dubai (Middle East)where there is no rain (or none for the past two years) and no snow (salt), but a 94 348 GTS that I looked at yesterday had evidence of rust at both lower corners of the windscreen. There was also evidence of rust on the small black trim plates by the mirrors on both doors.  Pricing on cars here is very good. Most 348's go for between $32K and $38, while TR's seem to go for $35K and $40. | ||
| Warren E. Smith (Magoo)
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Mark, This is a indication of rust under the paint at the body panel seams. Go to the Tech. Q&A under "Quick tips give yours" and my comments on rust in the roof panel where it meets the 1/4 panel. This material is made to arrest rust in it's present stage. It's worth a try. However if the corrosion is between the metal and the paint you may have to remove the paint down to the metal to get at the corrosion. The tip I gave is mostly a preventative measure. Magoo | ||
| Mark McKenzie (Redcar)
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On close inspection, my 1990 348ts, which is from Florida, shows some very light bubble under the paint in the door sill and on the top of the rear quarter panel where the roof line joins. Is this a major concern? Thanks for any advice. Mark |