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Possible purchase - need help with a question from the 850 experts :) 850 1997

posted by  someone claiming to be claude on  Wed Apr 26 02:19 CST 2006 [RELATED]

looks like we're at opposite ends of the spectrum. The last time my 850 saw a car wash was probably 8 years ago and it has never been stored inside, in spite of the Maine winters and salty roads. I am just now seeing rust develop on the rear tailgate and on a few other small spots. I have used the car to haul big stone blocks for a wall, tons of pressure treat for decking, you name it. It has held up to the worst sort of treatment and just keeps on ticking. Though I must admit I am right now in the middle of replacing the rear suspension trailing arm links, and that's going very slowly!

Keep babying your 850 and you'll be long tired of it before it wears out. Me, I just use it like I would a truck!

BR
Claude






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