Things you wish you noticed before driving it off the lot

Originally Posted by KillerBee370

Your bumper paint will not match the rest of the car because the bumper is plastic and the rest of the car is metal. It just doesn't work that way. Get used to it... especially under florescent lights at nighttime.

Originally Posted by USAFstevo

I could have sworn that ive read about people bringing it to the dealers attention and they fixed it?

Originally Posted by KillerBee370

I've read about one person that complained long and hard enough to get his dealership to "fix" the problem but chances are once it's under those florescent lights at night...

Originally Posted by frost

Welcome to the club:
Both Fobs
Fob Code
Owner's manual with DVD
Look for signs of leaks
Look for any defects to paint
Front plate installed (if you need it)
Tire pressure is ok (often too full in new vehicles)
Mats (if you paid for em)
Check the function of everything you can, lights, blinkers, radio, seats, mirrors, (everything else power)
Verify VIN on car matches paperwork

EDIT:
Check out this website, pretty lengthy checklist:
http://www.e46fanatics.com/faq/checklist.html

Originally Posted by AK370Z

Good list. Also make sure:

* They put the RIGHT wheel locks on the rims. They will most likely put on 350Z rim locks which are wrong part (though they have received a TSB from Nissan long time ago )

* Try to install the front license plate yourself. Dealers will drill a hole through your front bumper.

good luck

Originally Posted by FuszNissan

Maybe if you did a 10 layer paint job. But yes the plastic bumpers will not match the rest of the car.

Originally Posted by Dpeters

Check to ensure the locking lugs are on if you paid for them.
Check to make sure your wife/girlfriend isn't looking when you attract the ladies attention.
Check to make sure you're ego is in check when you turn off the traction control.