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Grit_dog
Jun 23, 2017Navigator III
larry barnhart wrote:
Plus any dash can crack depending on the area is in like Az. etc
chevman
Amazing isn't it....
Those that don't get out much don't see the different effects the environment has in different climates.
Up north and back east salt/mag/calcium eat vehicles for breakfast. In the hot n sunny states, batteries die, the dash cracks, seats fade and paint burns off. Up here they grow a nice protective coat of moss, lol.
FWIW, having lived in most areas/climates in the US at some point, I believe the PNW actually has about the best conditions for longevity of vehicles. Mild temps = easy on batteries and other mechanical components that are affected by temperature extremes.
Relatively little direct sunlight = about the least amount of UV damage anywhere I've been. And rain all the time keeps the undercarriages clean, rinsed and very little buildup of road grime/silt etc = less rust on the body panels and chassis.
As long as the roof or windows don't leak you're good!
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