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Should new car have rust on the screw?

7.3K views 36 replies 15 participants last post by  Darth33  
A 2022 isn‘t brand new, regardless of when it was purchased. Screws rust. In the scheme of potential Alfa issues, I’d rate this a “0”.
 
Yeah, I don't think we actually have MY2023 in the country I live in, definte not those with the facelift, MY2022 is as new as it could be.
I am actually more concerned with if this has been involved in an accident?
The dealer is selling it as a new car, with a regular price (great discount, but still same as any other Giulia here if not higher);
I would not in interpret the rust to be an indicator of any problem assuming the rest of the car checks out ok. I assume mileage is low? If it’s been sitting on the dealer lot that long, I’d definitely make them replace the battery as part of the deal.
 
I did have a rusted screw.
Sounds tasty 😉