I know how you feel.

When I was searching for another 240, everybody ads said "rust free". I would ask 10 times in an email if there was any undercarriage rust and they'd all say it was perfect. Drive an hour or more only to find holes in the floor

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1982 240D - 251,000 miles (all parts pulled and for sale, body crushed )
1983 240D 4 speed manual - 233,000 miles
2001 Ford Ranger XLT 4WD