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Oct 20, 2014 | 07:50 PM

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Geeeyejo

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Originally Posted by JaySVX

It entirely depends on how money you're wiling to dump into it. Preventative maintenance is a big thing, but the engine should outlast the body with proper care. Wheel bearings, U-joints, or general rust can easily go and expenses start piling up long before the engine.

That's the thing - one of the big attractions when I bought her was that the frame. E and undercarriage are almost rust free - just did a little wire brushing and did the frame and any rusty spots with POR15 then topped those spots and the rest of the under carriage with undercoating - should last a long time now. Aside for a few bumper stops needing replacement the suspension (for now) is pretty solid too. Honestly drives way better and quieter over bumps than my leased 2012 Nissan Rogue and Mustang both with under 25k miles!