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Originally Posted by booster
You need to see some that have been on the streets in city areas where the salt is very heavy and things rust quickly. I have a few on the street and few on Craigslst for sale with pix. Some of the older GM cars also had galvenized bodies and were slow to rust, but the eventually they did also. I think the early 90s Park avenues were that way and were body on frame so the frames still rusted.
What was the usage of the van you mention?
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On FB, there is a Promaster Forum. Lots of complaints. Kip Amore is a "Promasters Only" mechanic in Ohio. He posts multiple videos on YTube. Very funny and informative. In a previous incarnation, Kip was an expediter. He had 5-6 Promaster vans. Not a single one had rust. He says they just do not rust. Several of his vans have close to over 1/2 million miles with original motors and transmissions. Sure, he has problems with some motors and transmissions. But he considers the Promaster van a very reliable vehicle. Maintenance costs very similar to the Ford Transit van. FYI, just look up "Promaster's Only" on Ytube.
super knowledgeable and likable guy.
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