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But about a year ago I noticed that the frame was starting to rust through in the back around the rear window. You can stick your fingers through it. I don't know if this is because of the salt air (we're surrounded by the ocean here, this being the middle of the Pacific) or what.
Is there a buy-back proposition available? If so, how much? I love this car but it is a gas guzzler, and if it is starting to wear down, it might be better to get something else instead of driving it for another three years until I'm out of grad school.
Any thoughts, suggestions, or opinions?
I found a frame specialist who can repair rust damaged frames. Honda/Isuzu and most auto body repair shops cannot. This business has 2 CNC plasma cutting machines to fabricate replacement parts for and car frame. They have been in business over 20 years. My 1998 Honda Passport rear trailing link had completely separated and the frame had rotted completely thru. It was a very bad rust cause problem. The car was not driveable and almost killed me on the highway when it separated. They are located in Rhode Island. I shipped the car for $350 and the repair cost me $1,000. Give them a call and check out the website at autorust.com
Full address is Jerry Carlson (owner) Auto Rust Technicians 275 Niantic Ave Cranston, RI [Phone number removed]
I was extremely pleased with the repair and would encourage anyone with a frame corrosion issue to call them. They were excellent.
I am ignorant about the technical jargon of most things on cars so I have a question. What is the difference between the frame and the chassis or are they the same thing? What holds the car up, I guess is what is rusting away. I am afraid to even drive her now! And I don't have the funds to get another vehicle right now or probably for a long time. I asked the inspector if a whole new frame or chassis could be incorporated and he said it wouldn't be worth it but I beg to differ. I love my Izusu! I have tried to maintain her so maybe someday I could fix her up to take to some car shows, just for fun. But now I don't know what to do. Can you stick another frame/chassis under her? I guess it would equate to building a whole new car? And where would I find something like that and how much would it cost?! I'm very concerned that I may end up riding a bicycle around!