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Posted by greenbarn
- April 11, 2013, 12:56:46 PMQuote from: DC on April 11, 2013, 06:34:41 AMIf I had to hazard a guess, I would say So Cal, parts of Arizona, and New Mexico would be good places find low-rust rides, as they're very dry climates.
Yes, I've spent a considerable amount of time in AZ travelling for a previous job - definitely premo automobiles. There are still a lot of 70's vehicles still in daily use out there that look in similar condition to our 2000's stuff here. Unfortunately, like TX, a little farther than I wanted to go.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- April 11, 2013, 09:11:22 AMnot sure of what they use in 0hi0 for the roads, but here they use it a lot too, I have found that the Brine/Salt/Whatever. I have found that as long as the temps are below 0 the salt is not active to rusting, so just move north and stay were it is cold......
Posted by DC
- April 11, 2013, 06:34:41 AMIf I had to hazard a guess, I would say So Cal, parts of Arizona, and New Mexico would be good places find low-rust rides, as they're very dry climates.
Posted by greenbarn
- April 10, 2013, 21:44:29 PMI'm looking to perhaps purchase a truck or two in the near future. Problem is, here in Ohio they spray that blasted brine all over the roads whenever there is any chance of two snowflakes. As a result many vehicles here start showing extreme corrosion and body rust within a few years.
So I'm considering going south to find better quality. Can anybody give me some input, based on where you live, on where to look or just as importantly where to avoid?
I'm currently thinking of centering my search around Nashville, or Asheville TN. This seems to me to be the closest place to my location (central OH) for driving distance where I think there isn't as much winter snow and salt usage. THen the search would naturally pan out to the carolinas, ala, etc. (I usually use searchtempest, and autotrader and a few others.)
My oldest son recently bought a 7 year old truck in TX - good price, great condition but a long way to go. I'd like to end up closer.
So am I missing anywhere closer/better? Low price markets? Flood of used vehicles? Michigan seems to have a lot of vehicles, a lot of trucks, but they also get a lot of snow like us.
Speaking of floods, obviously, places to avoid are important - like it's probably good to avoid New Orleans and other areas that have experienced recent flooding.
Thanks in advance for any help.