I purchased what I thought was a solid and relatively rust-free 300TD off of ebay this past January. I was aware of a single rust spot on the rear passenger floorpan, but, didn't seem major at the time. Upon removing all of the floormats and pulling away at the soundproofing material, I have discovered a world of rust, rot and overall decay. It's almost to the point where I'm wondering how in the hell the floor kept from dropping out while I was driving it! All of this was hidden between the layer of interior soundproofing and the rubber undercoating.

First of all, I'm bummed because I've already spent more than I've wanted to on general repairs, now this... one more MAJORLY expensive bill to foot. Secondly, I'm feeling dumb for not spending more time picking around under the floor mats before buying the car. Had I known, I probably wouldn't have even bought the car.

It's really too bad because the car is great, I love it, but, it really is turning into a money pit and major headache. I'm not even trying to get it to look like a show car, just to run reasonably well and be safe, which as the floor pans are now, it is not.

Words of wisdom (or comfort) would be greatly appreciated.... *sigh*

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1984 300TD Wagon