Rusty exhaust resonator - when will it die?
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Rusty exhaust resonator - when will it die?
All,
I'm considering buying a 2006 Volvo XC90. Among other things, I noticed what appears to be a very rusty resonator of the exhaust system.
I took a few pictures of the resonator, along with another one of the exhaust towards the muffler, which I've posted further below.
I live in Southeastern PA - near Pottstown. So we get plenty of snow, rain, sleet, slush, and salt. The car will NOT be garage kept. It will be driven about 10k - 15k miles per year.
Questions:
Thanks for your opinion.
Best,
JPG.
I'm considering buying a 2006 Volvo XC90. Among other things, I noticed what appears to be a very rusty resonator of the exhaust system.
I took a few pictures of the resonator, along with another one of the exhaust towards the muffler, which I've posted further below.
I live in Southeastern PA - near Pottstown. So we get plenty of snow, rain, sleet, slush, and salt. The car will NOT be garage kept. It will be driven about 10k - 15k miles per year.
Questions:
- Can any of you please tell me how long do you think it will last before it needs to be replaced?
- Also, how could I get a good estimate of what the repair bill would be like?
Thanks for your opinion.
Best,
JPG.
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I see that you are in Pennsylvania. I saw your pics and the entire underside of the vehicle is pretty rusted. Now, I'm comparing to what I see here in Alabama granted, but I'd look at everything else too.
A muffler rusted that bad is rare for me, here. I'd also be checking brake lines and the basic structure of the vehicle.
We have a long-standing joke here about northern vehicles. When you buy one, make sure to get a couple of sticks of dynamite to blow the wheel off if you need to change a tire. The wheels can rust to the hubs to the point that they have to be pounded off.
A muffler rusted that bad is rare for me, here. I'd also be checking brake lines and the basic structure of the vehicle.
We have a long-standing joke here about northern vehicles. When you buy one, make sure to get a couple of sticks of dynamite to blow the wheel off if you need to change a tire. The wheels can rust to the hubs to the point that they have to be pounded off.
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