i'm looking at this 03 Z track edition it has about 60000 miles and i notice that the differential is coated with rust and the part of the axle that is bolted into the differential and the exhaust system is pretty rusty too. is this normal or a sign of a serious problem. the car runs great and everything works i just want someone else's input on it. your input would be greatly appreciated. thanks

 

Welcome. Corrosion on the undercarriage? How does it compare to vehicles with similar mileage?

 

well it looks more corroded than my friends 04 with about the same mileage i was just wondering if anyone else looks a lil rusted at the differential and the axles.

 

Possible flood damage? Pass on this one.

 

id pass man, i just bought an 03 with 67000 miles and mine has minimal rust on the undercarriage, does the state where the car is get a lot of snow? the rock salt they put down is most likely the culprit for the rust if so

 

Is the car local - I am guessing from your location it is exposed to the salty, humid air coming off the gulf. That might explain a bit more rust on the exposed bare metal. If you wipe the rust with a rag sprayed with WD-40, and if the rust easily wipes off then it is just surface corrision. As always, if you are seriously interested in the car make the time for a mechanic to look it over, and check it out with a Carfax report.

edit: On second thought, if your to be "The Rice Maker", then does the rust really matter?

 

^ +1

A lot of things can be taken care of, but serious rust can't.

 

Definitely. He might be lucky and it's only surface. Check it over thoroughly. But as David suggests check other Z's out.

 

i can run my fingers through the differential and the rust comes off but on the axles they dont rub off as easy. but its not flaking or anything like that.

 

this is what it looks like not the from the same car but very similar looks wise on the surface. so what do you guys think.

 

no snow im mississippi. well the rust is mostly on the exhaust and i would eventually put an aftermarket one on it. where does your car have rust at if you dont mind me asking?

 

You really should take the car to a good mechanic & have him check it out.

 

 

Its just a whim. It will go away.