Originally Posted by
ajb746
Should I be concerned about rust? I see you're also from NE Ohio. I'm pretty new here.
Unfortunately, yes. Rust is a problem especially here in the Rust Belt.
Get yours treated or be prepared to use a car wash a lot to keep the rust in check. There are posts from forum members who have treated their Mirage with either Krown or Fluid Film which both really go a long way at keeping the rust to a minimum. One is applied at a dealership only (meaning a Krown shop), the other can be purchased and applied individually. One forum member in Germany (foama) faces the same road salt problems and has taken a different approach to rust, which has worked quite well for him.
Tackle this issue now while your Mirage is new and it will make a huge difference down the road. These cars can last a long time & many miles/kms (depending on your location...) as long as they don't get piled up in a crash or rust away.
So get yours treated. You'll be glad you did, and so will the next owner. These little cars are real gems, the last of their kind.
Oh and I wouldn't worry too much about the scratches. Maybe put some car wax over them.
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