I'm going to be buying a used vehicle soon, most likely a Toyota. I will be looking in the 88-95 range. I live in NH, and many of the Toyos up here are rotting out by that age. I'm considering taking a brief vacation south a few states, and buying while I'm down there. I assume I'd need to go far enough South to avoid most snow, while staying north of Florida with it's 270 degree salt water & humidity.
Is Virginia far enough south? Am I correct in thinking VA, W. VA. NC, SC & GA would all be good places to find vehicles that are not rusting?
Also, how far inland should a vehicle have spent most of it's life to avoid salt damage? I assume VA beach isn't too much better than central NH?
I realize the midwest holds many options as well, but I don't want to go that far.
Thanks,
Dan