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MetroMPG · 02-21-2013, 11:58 AM

Rust will be an issue, depending on where the car lived (and where you live).

By all means, if you're into DIY, and can find an XFi in decent shape, go for it!

I don't mean to discourage you. But if time (and effort) is of the essense, there are other options that would serve you almost as well.

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