Wrong vin for model?

ShutokuZ · 08-27-2015, 03:10 PM

Carfax does show it as clean, so that probably means that it was never reported to the ins company as damaged, and paid out of pocket or cash given from the other party.

TeratoZ · 08-27-2015, 03:15 PM

Sucks, I was going to get it by tonight too. Good thing i check with the forum members.

Merv · 08-27-2015, 06:38 PM

Take it for a test drive and if it drives great,take it to get inspected by a mechanic. If he sais it's solid,use that accident as a bargaining chip! If you were to buy it and keep it for like 5 years,by that time the accident won't effect the re sail. I know some people have to have a used car that's never been in an accident,but if it drives like new,then what are you really missing out on? But if he's asking for a non accident price tag for a vehicle that's been in an accident and won't budge,say see Ya later!

barncobob · 11-06-2015, 11:13 AM

myself, id pass, too many iffys going on

TeratoZ · 08-28-2015, 12:14 AM

Right

TeratoZ · 08-28-2015, 12:33 AM

What should I offer him if the mechanic said everything is good? 15K? Also should I take it to a Nissan mechanic or doesn't matter? Lol sorry I'm new

Merv · 08-28-2015, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TeratoZ

What should I offer him if the mechanic said everything is good? 15K? Also should I take it to a Nissan mechanic or doesn't matter? Lol sorry I'm new

How many miles? Does it look clean?(interiors good,no dash scratches,rips,curb marks on rims,scratches in paint,clean under the hood. Etc..) too many variables. I would check the car out first. If you Haven't really car shopped before,bring somebody with you who has some experience doing so. As for price,find out what the book value is for the shape its in and miles on odometer,than knock off a couple grand. Just make sure to mention that it's been in an accident. Typically people ask about 1000 more than what they think the car is worth,hoping to get what they want,or settle for a little less. What are they asking for?

Merv · 08-28-2015, 07:46 AM

Don't take it to a dealership. Any reputable mechanic would be fine. But only do it if your serious about the car,and he's willing to budge in price. Otherwise you'll be wasting money on an inspection.

TeratoZ · 08-28-2015, 09:06 AM

They're selling for 25k$ I offered 23k when I didn't know about the accident. Got custom pain and staggered wheels, reverse cam,25k mile, touring edition. In side and out side looks good. Kbb 22k fair price, but with accidental airbag deployement I might be asking 19k or 20k for it, that should be reasonable right?

Fuzzzy · 08-28-2015, 09:34 AM

They tried to sell you a car without disclosing that it had been damaged.

If I were going to make them an offer at all, I would low-ball the crap out of it and be prepared to walk without a screaming deal.

TeratoZ · 08-28-2015, 09:49 AM

Are we talking about 17k$ or should I go lower? Lol

mishuko · 08-28-2015, 09:49 AM

they didnt disclose the accident? well i'd throw 19 at them. settle for 20. OR

spend a few extra grand to get a non-damaged z.

not doubting mechanics but once in an accident things will start rattling, buzzing, moving, breaking.

TeratoZ · 08-28-2015, 09:54 AM

I think I'll will have to wait. i was looking on the forum for a z but I can't find one near Arizona or in az. Ty for everyone input, I think I will keep looking for a little more.

mishuko · 08-28-2015, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeratoZ

I think I'll will have to wait. i was looking on the forum for a z but I can't find one near Arizona or in az. Ty for everyone input, I think I will keep looking for a little more.

patience will only work in your favour when making any substantial purchase. you're still welcome to hang around

TeratoZ · 08-28-2015, 02:26 PM

Haha how nice of u.

08-27-2015, 06:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Merv Track Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Vancouver B.C Posts: 518 Drives: 11 GM grey sport tou Rep Power: 15	Take it for a test drive and if it drives great,take it to get inspected by a mechanic. If he sais it's solid,use that accident as a bargaining chip! If you were to buy it and keep it for like 5 years,by that time the accident won't effect the re sail. I know some people have to have a used car that's never been in an accident,but if it drives like new,then what are you really missing out on? But if he's asking for a non accident price tag for a vehicle that's been in an accident and won't budge,say see Ya later! __________________ Swift springs \| upgraded headlights \| stillen gen3 cai \| FI HFC's and FI CBE \| ecutek tune in the mail!

08-28-2015, 12:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
TeratoZ Base Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arizona Posts: 31 Drives: 370Z 2013 Rep Power: 11	Right Last edited by TeratoZ; 08-28-2015 at 12:34 AM.

08-28-2015, 07:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
Merv Track Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Vancouver B.C Posts: 518 Drives: 11 GM grey sport tou Rep Power: 15	Don't take it to a dealership. Any reputable mechanic would be fine. But only do it if your serious about the car,and he's willing to budge in price. Otherwise you'll be wasting money on an inspection. __________________ Swift springs \| upgraded headlights \| stillen gen3 cai \| FI HFC's and FI CBE \| ecutek tune in the mail!

08-28-2015, 09:49 AM	#12 (permalink)
mishuko A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bouncin on tigga Posts: 8,062 Drives: '12 Z Rep Power: 9436	they didnt disclose the accident? well i'd throw 19 at them. settle for 20. OR spend a few extra grand to get a non-damaged z. not doubting mechanics but once in an accident things will start rattling, buzzing, moving, breaking. LA370z likes this.

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08-27-2015, 03:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
ShutokuZ Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 512 Drives: 2013 PW 6MT Sport Rep Power: 14	Carfax does show it as clean, so that probably means that it was never reported to the ins company as damaged, and paid out of pocket or cash given from the other party.

08-27-2015, 03:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
TeratoZ Base Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arizona Posts: 31 Drives: 370Z 2013 Rep Power: 11	Sucks, I was going to get it by tonight too. Good thing i check with the forum members.

11-06-2015, 11:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 590	myself, id pass, too many iffys going on

08-28-2015, 12:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
TeratoZ Base Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arizona Posts: 31 Drives: 370Z 2013 Rep Power: 11	What should I offer him if the mechanic said everything is good? 15K? Also should I take it to a Nissan mechanic or doesn't matter? Lol sorry I'm new

08-28-2015, 09:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
TeratoZ Base Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arizona Posts: 31 Drives: 370Z 2013 Rep Power: 11	They're selling for 25k$ I offered 23k when I didn't know about the accident. Got custom pain and staggered wheels, reverse cam,25k mile, touring edition. In side and out side looks good. Kbb 22k fair price, but with accidental airbag deployement I might be asking 19k or 20k for it, that should be reasonable right?

08-28-2015, 09:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
Fuzzzy Track Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MS Posts: 876 Drives: 2014 370Z 7AT MR Rep Power: 21861	They tried to sell you a car without disclosing that it had been damaged. If I were going to make them an offer at all, I would low-ball the crap out of it and be prepared to walk without a screaming deal.

08-28-2015, 09:49 AM	#11 (permalink)
TeratoZ Base Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arizona Posts: 31 Drives: 370Z 2013 Rep Power: 11	Are we talking about 17k$ or should I go lower? Lol

08-28-2015, 09:54 AM	#13 (permalink)
TeratoZ Base Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arizona Posts: 31 Drives: 370Z 2013 Rep Power: 11	I think I'll will have to wait. i was looking on the forum for a z but I can't find one near Arizona or in az. Ty for everyone input, I think I will keep looking for a little more.

08-28-2015, 02:26 PM	#15 (permalink)
TeratoZ Base Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arizona Posts: 31 Drives: 370Z 2013 Rep Power: 11	Haha how nice of u.