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Mr 5 0 · 05-14-2002, 04:17 PM

Originally posted by Cataract2
I've been told the hatch has a problem with rusting easier then the notch because water collects in it easier. Could someone confirm this for me.

I've owned my 1990 Mustang LX hatchback since it was new. I live in the northeast and the car has never had a garage.

I have no rust but it is possible to get a tiny amount of rust - not on the hatch - but around the bottom of the rear window due to the slope of the spoiler causing water to run forward and puddle in that area when the car is at rest. Not much of a problem but it could happen - and has - on some hatchbacks.

I'm having a bit of a "war" with my parents because I found a '93 hatch that looks in great condition for $5500 and they: (1) Hate the body style, (2) Seem to not like the hatch, and (3) Want me to get a 94/95 because the body 'looks better'.

Sounds like the 'rust problem' is just an excuse to not like the Fox-body Mustang. Obviously, they're being subjective and to many, the SN95 body style does look 'smoother' and to some, less aggressive than the Fox.

It's my money but I need them to co-sign the loan. I could get the loan by myself but I would have to put down 20-30% on the car I buy.

If it's your loan and your car plus you'll pay it back with your own money, you should be able to get the body style you prefer, but that's between you and your parents to work out.

I hate life.

No you don't. Not really. You just don't like complications and things not going the way you want them to go. Get used to it.

Life can be great but (like the Rolling Stone's song says): We don't always get what we want, when we want it, the way we want it.

You're still getting a Mustang. Reason enough for happiness.

05-14-2002, 04:17 PM	#72
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Hatch vs Notch, Part XXXX Originally posted by Cataract2 I've been told the hatch has a problem with rusting easier then the notch because water collects in it easier. Could someone confirm this for me. I've owned my 1990 Mustang LX hatchback since it was new. I live in the northeast and the car has never had a garage. I have no rust but it is possible to get a tiny amount of rust - not on the hatch - but around the bottom of the rear window due to the slope of the spoiler causing water to run forward and puddle in that area when the car is at rest. Not much of a problem but it could happen - and has - on some hatchbacks. I'm having a bit of a "war" with my parents because I found a '93 hatch that looks in great condition for $5500 and they: (1) Hate the body style, (2) Seem to not like the hatch, and (3) Want me to get a 94/95 because the body 'looks better'. Sounds like the 'rust problem' is just an excuse to not like the Fox-body Mustang. Obviously, they're being subjective and to many, the SN95 body style does look 'smoother' and to some, less aggressive than the Fox. It's my money but I need them to co-sign the loan. I could get the loan by myself but I would have to put down 20-30% on the car I buy. If it's your loan and your car plus you'll pay it back with your own money, you should be able to get the body style you prefer, but that's between you and your parents to work out. I hate life. No you don't. Not really. You just don't like complications and things not going the way you want them to go. Get used to it. Life can be great but (like the Rolling Stone's song says): We don't always get what we want, when we want it, the way we want it. You're still getting a Mustang. Reason enough for happiness.