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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 09:43 AM
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Attention one and all. If you haven't seen this thread, take a quick read. Many members have this problem and are having it repaired under warranty.

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=268350

It may seem like a small issue today, but if you are keeping your car for the forseeable future, you will want to get this fixed now while it is still covered under warranty. Rust never sleeps and I have seen older cars of various makes with rust spots in this area the size of dollar bills. I have seen rust that starts in this area extend onto the exterior surface of the car. Given enough time, the rust will corrode through the metal and the rubber plug will fall out and your trunk won't close properly.
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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 03:00 PM
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Given enough time the Red Sox will win the World Series, too.
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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 03:11 PM
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Thanks for the heads up! I ran down and checked mine. No prob, thank goodness.
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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 05:19 PM
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Sounds like the making of a mtn out of a mole hill
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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by paS2K' date='Feb 18 2005, 10:19 PM
Sounds like the making of a mtn out of a mole hill
Just another example of "quality." Brand new cars with rust spots. Remind you of a certain brand of british cars? Oh, I'm sorry. You can't hear me while you whistle past the grave yard.
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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by frank b' date='Feb 18 2005, 08:00 PM
Given enough time the Red Sox will win the World Series, too.
From a Bostonian to a New Yorker: Please don't bother to get your car fixed. We prefer it when your appearance fits your image.
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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 06:10 PM
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I really think its just a condensation issue and there was not enough paint around

the areas that have rusted....actually after closer examination it was more like a

rust stain. I dont think its that big of a deal....atleast not on mine i will sand the

area's tomorrow and repaint with the touch up paint. problem solved
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 05:21 PM
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Thanks for the pointer, Bill.
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