**HELP** Needs quick answer regarding rust

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**HELP** Needs quick answer regarding rust

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I have agreed to buy a 1994 delica L400 Diesel. The thing looks great inside and out... however i crawled under it and saw some surface rust, nothing TOO crazy...

The guy gave me his mechanics name and I called him to chat about the van, the mechanic said all was well but that maybe I should have a second look at the frame that the control arms are connected to as they have become quite rusted to the point of almost being able to poke a screwdriver through them.

My question is, this van is about half of the price of everything else comparable and so is buying this asking for trouble? is it easy to replace this section? or is the van a write off?

I am still learning....


Here are a few pics of the Rusted problem area.

http://i.imgur.com/LnInkWC.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/uJFk9QO.jpg

Thanks in advance!
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I hate to advise people on the obvious!!!!! Why would you even ask these questions.
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I've seen this before. The L400 frame tends to harbour salt water deposits. Apparently some people in Japan like to drive their wagons into the ocean. Looks like you have a great looking parts vehicle there and you are right, "Half price of crap is still not worth it." I wouldn't want to drive that vehicle, wouldn't pass inspection. If the RCMP were to discover that on the road you'd most assuredly get a "Box A" (tow truck is on the way). I would recommend you continue looking for a better vehicle. That one strikes me as a death trap. Sorry for the negative response. :|

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Rust is a deal breaker for me. You can change an engine, drivetrain, or interior easily enough, but rust is expensive to fix. Especially that close to the suspension mounting points. Run away! There are others out there.
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Post by MattyShmatty »

Thanks for the insight guys,

I walked away from it... after hearing what you had to say, and combining it with what butch at CVI had to say as well as a few others, it was not a good choice.

I am going to check out what Graham at Coombs has this weekend.
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