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RUST? What? Depends on where it is and what it is. If it's surface rust, that's one thing, but if it's on the subframe or where there will be significant welding...um, I'd reconsider.

I can't help you with that as I've never seen a 4th gen around here with rust issues. In fact, there's TONS of them out there without rust issues.

Only one way to find out for sure if either of you are serious about this car...plop down your offer in cash on the hood. Whoever picks it back up first, the other one gets the car.