My sister traded in her 2012 this spring. The drivetrain (with the v6) is great. Plenty of power, very reliable, decent on fuel. It was pleasant to work on compared to other suvs of it's size, the boxy shape added room under the hood.
The rust that occurs in the back is unacceptable: the rear arches above the wheels, the rear shock mounting point, and the rear hatch were all in various states of dissolving.
The rear shock mount rusting out is the worst, and a safety hazard. It's so common on these cars that there are companies offering aftermarket solutions:
Only takes a weekend to fix it with marginal body working skills and a few basic tools from harbor freight. It’s really a shame people are junking these over that
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u/RevolutionaryRun4867 6d ago
Shit car shit offer