I've had a ME GoreTex Pro 'Lhotse' jacket for at least 3 winters now, and I'm out every day in all weather, walking miles with the dog - horizontal rain, storms, snow, sea spray, the lot, and it has not let me down - it has withstood everything that Orkney can throw at it.
And it will get less 'rustly' with use - it's certainly not an issue for me.
Oh, and get a buff. Great for horizontal rain in the face.