I know '88 troops but how about newer ones?

jsn-to wrote:
> a plane ride down and then drive the beast bak (to Toronto). My
> questions are -are the later '90s troopers pretty easy to work on?

having also driven and worked on a few 92-96 troopers in s.florida, my suggestion is
to locate a single owner car where you can verify each part replaced and history of
the car - these have been the best performers and assurance the cars were not abused

I know or several instances of people paying USD 4500 to 5500 for a 92 or 93 model
with 65000 to 85000 miles where the cars had original paint (kept in a garage), all
major a/c components replaced with original parts (compressor, evap, condenser),
entire front-end serviced (boots, half-axles, hubs) and the overall condition of the
engine was "so clean you could eat off it..."

you may think they overpaid by 2000 or more but they got cars that have needed almost
zero repairs (one needed a starter at a cost of $130) and only regular oil changes.
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miles wrote:
> Florida isn't rust free at all. The salty humid air is tough on cars.

having lived here 45 years and 20 years outside of s.florida, I would kindly disagree

none of my cards with 10-15 years of driving have rust, anywhere, top or bottom
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I agree, Florida cars hold up very well over the years. We have great - salt
free roads. Most SUV owners never go off road, unless the street is under
repair on the way to the mall.


"gbr" <gbr.RemoveThis@avon.fla> wrote in message
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> miles wrote:
>> Florida isn't rust free at all. The salty humid air is tough on cars.
>
> having lived here 45 years and 20 years outside of s.florida, I would
> kindly disagree
>
> none of my cards with 10-15 years of driving have rust, anywhere, top or
> bottom
>
>
>
 >> Stay informed about: I know '88 troops but how about newer ones? 

> none of my cards

...hmmpff... make that cars too
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On Jun 17, 7:06 pm, jsn-to <jim....RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote:
> I had a couple (88 &89) troopers and the problems and the rust (and
> the love - off road and dependable). So I am looking south to rust
> free (or should I say salt free ) areas mid west and maybe florida??
>
> Anyway - I found a 96 luxury for $2500 and I think that might be worth
> a plane ride down and then drive the beast bak (to Toronto). My
> questions are -are the later '90s troopers pretty easy to work on? Am
> I asking for a heap of pain? Are there years to avoid? I know the
> late eighties 2.6 4 cyl was to be avoided but I bought a couple, did
> the heads - it was a drag but I had some fun I can tell you. Now I
> want some more fun but a little more comfort.
>
> What say you?
>
> Jim in toronto

Hi:
I had a 89 trooper, very reliable, extreme and heavy off road work
here in Baja Mexico (I'm wildlife biologist), alway I was happy
returning to my home on it, driving on streets or highway with family.
Just to get a new model, but with some fear, I bought a 95 trooper,
I've had it for 6 moths and I'm more happy now, it is good on off
roads: smooth drive and some more roomy interior, is better on highway
too. Here is very "rusty" habitat for cars, until now I haven't see
any little rust on my trooper. Go, see and buy a good one of this
japaamerican trucks!!! good luck.
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gbr wrote:
> having lived here 45 years and 20 years outside of s.florida, I would
> kindly disagree
>
> none of my cards with 10-15 years of driving have rust, anywhere, top or
> bottom


Depends on where you live. Anywhere in the country near the ocean is
going to have more corrosion than a car in hot and dry Arizona.
Anywhere humid is going to have more corrosion. Rust that shows itself
through the paint etc. is rare. I only see that in states that salt
their roads in the winter.
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