Should I stay away from salt Northern cars

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  1. Atlanta7

    Atlanta7 New Member

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    In my search for a used Prius and being in GA should I stay away from salt/snow state cars. IL, MI etc..? Thank you
     
    #1 Atlanta7, Mar 15, 2009
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    kenmce High Voltage Member

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    If it's a gen I, there is a flapper valve on the exaust that rusts up. My dealer changed the whole exaust system to replace it.
     
    #2 kenmce, Mar 15, 2009
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    I think you should contact your dealer and after that you should go for it. Thanks for asking.

    Stella
     
    #3 stellaf, Mar 18, 2009
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    Salt-coutry Prius (of all model years) suffer some brake corrosion also - perhaps more than conventional vehicles whose brake 'duty cycle' is higher.
     
    #4 tochatihu, Mar 18, 2009
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