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Old 12-20-2014, 02:17 PM
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Corrosion from Salt

I'm looking at a 2011 g37xS primarily used in Maine. It's in good shape other than a lot of corrosion in engine bay. The front of engine, most of the fasteners, etc. have surface corrosion - I assume some of this is just road salt as well. I'm assuming the under carriage isn't any better.






Any thoughts on what problems I could expect from this ?


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Old 12-20-2014, 03:16 PM
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I have 2011 to and live in Chicago. We have tons of salt in Chicago in winter and my G37 don't have ANY corrosion at all. So maybe You can take closer look at this car. ?????? BTW my car is my daily driver.
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It was flooded
Old 12-20-2014, 03:29 PM
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It is for sale in Maine, its a 2011, its got corrosion. Sounds like a hurricane Sandy victim. IMO
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AutoReport shows driven in Maine since titled. Currently on sale in Va.
Old 12-20-2014, 10:43 PM
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Infiniti uses zinc coated steel in the chassis and body parts. Unless there's evidence of underbody damage, there's little chance of significant corrosion. Flooding is a different issue, and all bets are off if that's the case.
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Old 12-23-2014, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by serega13
It was flooded

I agree; sounds like salt-water flooding.

Hurricane Sandy wasn't the only opportunity for this to occur...
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