Picking up a 14 base + sport tomorrow - anything to look for?

greenlawnraci · 04-02-2016, 09:20 PM

Beyond the normal inspection, anything in particular I should look for when I go through this thing tomorrow?

FairladyZ40th · 04-02-2016, 09:41 PM

Milage, oil condition, strange sounds by the tranny, differential or engine. Listen for knock or ping. Make sure alignment is good if there's any vibration when you brake or while you're simply riding. Maybe excessive outside noise. See if the dealer guy gets nervous with your questions, do some research on the car and then ask the dealer about everything you learned lol usually gives a good laugh because dealers dont know what they're selling. Body conditions and interior. AC and electronics and the engine lights...

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MagmaRed370z · 04-02-2016, 10:48 PM

If the Z is manual feel the clutch, of its super soft or it doesn't return fully then don't even bother.

Check tires wear on the inside and outside.

Paint swirl and paint condition

Oil leaks and oil consumption

Condensation in headlights and taillights

greenlawnraci · 04-03-2016, 07:12 AM

Thanks guys!

Car is under warranty. Clutch (I assume that is slave or master cylinder), headlights, etc - covered

old guy · 04-03-2016, 07:38 AM

Go for a 20-30 min. test ride, tell the seller to be quiet and just listen and feel. Take it on the freeway and get it fully warmed up. Take your hands off the wheel and see if it drifts from side to side ( not good) and take your hands off the wheel while braking to see if it pulls or shimmies,

(also not good). Check all gauges & mostly don't be afraid to WALK AWAY!!!

old guy · 04-03-2016, 07:48 AM

Oh and don't forget to ask for all the paper work to verify all maintainence and mileage good luck!! Ride on

joseZhartford · 04-03-2016, 03:07 PM

make sure all the recalls have been done like steering lock fuse

kenchan · 04-03-2016, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by joseZhartford

make sure all the recalls have been done like steering lock fuse

Threadlocker · 04-04-2016, 02:12 PM

Make sure it comes with floormats.

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joseZhartford · 04-04-2016, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Threadlocker

Make sure it comes with floormats.

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it will, dealers put it on so they can charge you an extra $300 for it easy money for them

barncobob · 04-04-2016, 04:51 PM

fulltank of gas and the owners manual& assoc. other booklets

mishuko · 04-04-2016, 05:47 PM

Check under the hood if it's been overly dressed. Check fluids on the right compartment under the hood. Color and levels. Check the battery compartment to make sure nothing stupid happened to the battery.

Pull up the rear hatch carpet and make sure the spare is there.

Rub one off onto the driver seat then come back in a month to see if it got pregnant

Firebase99 · 04-04-2016, 07:07 PM

It's a Nissan, not a Ferrari. I'm not being demeaning, just basic car stuff. Assuming it wasn't a track whore or completely neglected you'll be fine. Carfax obviously.

jchammond · 04-05-2016, 02:36 AM

Have them put it on a lift & inspect for road rash; you may get them to knock off a few $$$ if it seems excessive.

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Malm · 04-05-2016, 10:13 AM

Look for aftermarket parts!

04-02-2016, 09:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
greenlawnraci Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Memphis Posts: 80 Drives: Cervelo Rep Power: 9	Picking up a 14 base + sport tomorrow - anything to look for? Beyond the normal inspection, anything in particular I should look for when I go through this thing tomorrow?

04-02-2016, 10:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 12	If the Z is manual feel the clutch, of its super soft or it doesn't return fully then don't even bother. Check tires wear on the inside and outside. Paint swirl and paint condition Oil leaks and oil consumption Condensation in headlights and taillights __________________ Sold: 2014 Magnetic Black Base. Current: 2014 Magma Red 370z Sport \| ARK Grip Exhaust \| 25mm HR Spacers \| GTR Button \| DRL Mod

04-03-2016, 07:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
old guy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: S.E. Michigan Age: 67 Posts: 2,706 Drives: 13 magma touring Rep Power: 2684369	Go for a 20-30 min. test ride, tell the seller to be quiet and just listen and feel. Take it on the freeway and get it fully warmed up. Take your hands off the wheel and see if it drifts from side to side ( not good) and take your hands off the wheel while braking to see if it pulls or shimmies, (also not good). Check all gauges & mostly don't be afraid to WALK AWAY!!! Rahul718 likes this.

04-04-2016, 02:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
Threadlocker Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 74 Drives: 2010 Nismo #169 Rep Power: 12	Make sure it comes with floormats. Sent from my SM-G920T using Tapatalk MagmaRed370z likes this. __________________ Not the alpha male, go ask someone else.

04-04-2016, 07:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
Firebase99 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: fl Posts: 1,372 Drives: 14 3.8 Gen Coupe GT Rep Power: 14033	It's a Nissan, not a Ferrari. I'm not being demeaning, just basic car stuff. Assuming it wasn't a track whore or completely neglected you'll be fine. Carfax obviously. __________________ '14 3.8 Genesis Coupe, '13 Volvo S60, '04 Honda Accord, '13 370Z-sold, '05 350Z Touring-sold, '92 300Z Twin Turbo-sold, '82 280ZX-gone, '79 260Z-gone

04-02-2016, 09:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
FairladyZ40th Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 483 Drives: 2010 370z 40th 6MT Rep Power: 60	Milage, oil condition, strange sounds by the tranny, differential or engine. Listen for knock or ping. Make sure alignment is good if there's any vibration when you brake or while you're simply riding. Maybe excessive outside noise. See if the dealer guy gets nervous with your questions, do some research on the car and then ask the dealer about everything you learned lol usually gives a good laugh because dealers dont know what they're selling. Body conditions and interior. AC and electronics and the engine lights... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04-03-2016, 07:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
greenlawnraci Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Memphis Posts: 80 Drives: Cervelo Rep Power: 9	Thanks guys! Car is under warranty. Clutch (I assume that is slave or master cylinder), headlights, etc - covered

04-03-2016, 07:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
old guy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: S.E. Michigan Age: 67 Posts: 2,706 Drives: 13 magma touring Rep Power: 2684369	Oh and don't forget to ask for all the paper work to verify all maintainence and mileage good luck!! Ride on

04-03-2016, 03:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
joseZhartford Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: E hartford, connecticut Age: 44 Posts: 122 Drives: 2010 370z base coupe Rep Power: 15	make sure all the recalls have been done like steering lock fuse

04-04-2016, 04:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 589	fulltank of gas and the owners manual& assoc. other booklets

04-04-2016, 05:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
mishuko A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bouncin on tigga Posts: 8,062 Drives: '12 Z Rep Power: 9434	Check under the hood if it's been overly dressed. Check fluids on the right compartment under the hood. Color and levels. Check the battery compartment to make sure nothing stupid happened to the battery. Pull up the rear hatch carpet and make sure the spare is there. Rub one off onto the driver seat then come back in a month to see if it got pregnant

04-05-2016, 02:36 AM	#14 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 57 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684394	Have them put it on a lift & inspect for road rash; you may get them to knock off a few $$$ if it seems excessive. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

04-05-2016, 10:13 AM	#15 (permalink)
Malm Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Palm Bay, Florida Posts: 706 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z bs a7 Rep Power: 12	Look for aftermarket parts! __________________ 2011 370 Z Ark - Seibon - Aerojacket - Pioneer - Evo-R - Stance

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