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2.0
hardly worth mentioning- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 180,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (1 reports)
body / paint problem
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I don't understand why paint or clear coat doesn't last longer than what paints that are two or three times the age look, anymore?
- travelingsun, Parsons, KS, US