Depends on where you live.  Anywhere in the country near the ocean is
going to have more corrosion than a car in hot and dry Arizona.
Anywhere humid is going to have more corrosion.  Rust that shows itself
through the paint etc. is rare.  I only see that in states that salt
their roads in the winter.

having lived here 45 years and 20 years outside of s.florida, I would kindly disagree

none of my cards with 10-15 years of driving have rust, anywhere, top or bottom

Florida isn't rust free at all.  The salty humid air is tough on cars.

If you want totally rust free then go to the dry southwest states.
Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico etc.  Stay away from snowy areas where salt
is used.  In the mountains of Arizona only sand and cinder ash is used
in the winters.  Never salt.

I had a couple (88 &89) troopers and the problems  and the rust (and
the love - off road and dependable). So I am looking south to rust
free (or should I say salt free ) areas mid west and maybe florida??

Anyway - I found a 96 luxury for $2500 and I think that might be worth
a plane ride down and then drive the beast bak (to Toronto).  My
questions are -are the later '90s troopers pretty easy to work on?  Am
I asking for a heap of pain?  Are there years to avoid?  I know the
late eighties 2.6 4 cyl was to be avoided but I bought a couple, did
the heads - it was a drag but I had some fun I can tell you.  Now I
want some more fun but a little more comfort.

What say you?

Jim in toronto