08 Rust Issue! - Please Read
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08 Rust Issue! - Please Read
Listen up everyone,
After I cleaned my car one day, I noticed a rust spot on my hood (where the hood meets the front bumper.)
I went to the dealer, they said it’s a stone chip and not their problem, therefore the 7 year corrosion warranty will not cover it (they said the corrosion warranty only covers rust that goes threw the car…but who the hell is going to wait that long to get a rust spot fixed on a new car!)
I argued because the rust spot started to bubble, and I also found some other small rust spots on my car, but nothing was fixed for me.
Anyways, at the most recent Fairview meet, I was looking at ‘whitelancerGTS’ car, and I noticed he had a rust spot exactly like mine in basically the same spot….and just now ‘fatyin’ (who also lives in the GTA) just posted that he has the exact same rust issue on his car…
…so now I’m thinking, three 08 lancers, all from Toronto, all with rust the same area…so, there must be more, right?
Do me a favour everyone, check your cars for rust…if you find some, post it up here.
I think all of us who have rust should get together, go to one dealership, and argue this until they fix it under warranty…or we can even write a letter to head office with pictures and all sign it…something
What do we have to lose right?
I think is BS how Mitsubishi says they have the best backed cars in the world but have endless loopholes to get out of everything and make the customer pay…
After I cleaned my car one day, I noticed a rust spot on my hood (where the hood meets the front bumper.)
I went to the dealer, they said it’s a stone chip and not their problem, therefore the 7 year corrosion warranty will not cover it (they said the corrosion warranty only covers rust that goes threw the car…but who the hell is going to wait that long to get a rust spot fixed on a new car!)
I argued because the rust spot started to bubble, and I also found some other small rust spots on my car, but nothing was fixed for me.
Anyways, at the most recent Fairview meet, I was looking at ‘whitelancerGTS’ car, and I noticed he had a rust spot exactly like mine in basically the same spot….and just now ‘fatyin’ (who also lives in the GTA) just posted that he has the exact same rust issue on his car…
…so now I’m thinking, three 08 lancers, all from Toronto, all with rust the same area…so, there must be more, right?
Do me a favour everyone, check your cars for rust…if you find some, post it up here.
I think all of us who have rust should get together, go to one dealership, and argue this until they fix it under warranty…or we can even write a letter to head office with pictures and all sign it…something
What do we have to lose right?
I think is BS how Mitsubishi says they have the best backed cars in the world but have endless loopholes to get out of everything and make the customer pay…
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will take a look tomm.....thats pretty retarded though.....how they dont cover anything that actually could happen....lol....im sure if there is a bunch of us with this problem, they will take care of it.....well they better!!! cuz an 08 car should def not rust already!!!
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i got the rust protection stuff thrown in, i was under the impression that any rust means body work, its what you paid for right.
no one wants to drive around a car that has been beat up by rust
Look into the vin numbers of the cars you saw having the same problem, and see if you can track down the lot number of the cars as well. its possible their could have been an issue
no one wants to drive around a car that has been beat up by rust
Look into the vin numbers of the cars you saw having the same problem, and see if you can track down the lot number of the cars as well. its possible their could have been an issue
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I have the 06 Lancer and got a few stonechips on my hood too but no rust bubbles like you said razo. I got a few before the winter which i didn't get a chance to do some touch ups but they're still fine...so if all the 08s have the same problem you might want to look into discuss this issue with some one higher than the dealers.
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Thanks for the heads up...I will definitely keep a look out on this one. I'm actually looking on buying a clear coat protector for the front.
I will update this thread if I find out something.
I will update this thread if I find out something.
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