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I would honestly pay 5k for a one-time rust prevention fix if it were a long term solution. I have a wonderful Toyota 4Runner in great condition - except for th

• thrower123 5y ago
  Getting the undercarriage sprayed with a lanolin-based spray before winter can do wonders for cutting back the damage from road salt. Otherwise the rocker panels just rot out so quickly, and they are wicked expensive to get replaced. I was quoted almost $4000 to fix mine on my last vehicle (only 100k miles, otherwise near perfect condition), so I could get an inspection sticker. So I traded it and put that money down on a new one instead...
• yabones 5y ago
  Yep, I absolutely feel that. I have a very nice and boring '06 Toyota in great shape, except for a big rust spot on top of the windshield, I give it only a winter or two before it starts leaking. At that point it's not worth fixing a 16-17 year old car anymore. Which is a shame, because it's got a great drivetrain, rides smooth, and doesn't have a thousand little computers one bitflip away from driving you into a concrete pillar.
• fy20 5y ago
  If you are into DIY (it's easier with a truck than a car, as you can get under without lifting it) look into the treatments people use for Land Rovers and other 4x4s that they regularly drive off road. It's not just a one-off thing though, you should reapply it every few years - this is why cars still rust that have the undercoating the dealer upsells you.