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[–] XiJinpingStanAccount@lemmy.ml 0 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Honestly its possible to just keep a car going forever if you get the right one. Get someone with a reliable track record and just make sure to spray down the frame so it doesn't rust, keep up with maintenence, and you can drive it for 50 years. Even the big stuff that comes up (like rebuilding a trans) is cheaper than buying a new car.

[–] IMALlama@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Cries in state that needs, and applies, road salt 😭

[–] XiJinpingStanAccount@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

You should be applying treatments to protect your frame. Regularly.

[–] IMALlama@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

Unibody joys. It's very unrealistic to try to cost the inside of your doors and trunk/hatch.

That's not to say it's not worth doing anything - it absolutely is. It just slows the rust down though, it can't stop it.