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USAFstevo 06-01-2010 11:13 PM
Things you wish you noticed before driving it off the lot
 
I will be picking up my new white Z base+sport in about 12 hrs, im looking for some suggestions on what to make shure I inspect specifically before I drive it away. I know one big thing for the PW's is to make sure the bumpers paint matches the rest of the car, but is there anything else I should be sure to check before driving it off the lot? Thanks for the help everyone!:driving:

shadoquad 06-01-2010 11:26 PM
I've been pretty damn impressed with my Z ever since driving it off the lot.

Although, funny story, the first night I went to take delivery, I noticed a piece missing from the grill... The car hadn't been PDI'ed. I had to wait another day or so.

The salesman was so embarassed, but I didn't worry at all.

Dpeters 06-01-2010 11:26 PM
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.

KillerBee370 06-01-2010 11:29 PM
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. :ugh2:

KillerBee370 06-01-2010 11:30 PM
Check to make sure you didn't get duped into signing any extended warranty

USAFstevo 06-01-2010 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by KillerBee370 (Post 559456)
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. :ugh2:

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

KillerBee370 06-01-2010 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by USAFstevo (Post 559502)
I could have sworn that ive read about people bringing it to the dealers attention and they fixed it?
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... :rolleyes:

FuszNissan 06-02-2010 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by KillerBee370 (Post 559508)
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... :rolleyes:
Maybe if you did a 10 layer paint job. But yes the plastic bumpers will not match the rest of the car.

AK370Z 06-02-2010 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by frost (Post 70928)
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
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Originally Posted by AK370Z (Post 70962)
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 :rolleyes:)

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

good luck
Good posts from an old thread. Congrats.

Soon 06-02-2010 12:57 AM
if you pick it up at night request it be driven to a well lit area to inspect paint

im telling u had a nightmare with mine because i didnt go over the paint with a fine tooth comb

XwChriswX 06-02-2010 01:33 AM
I'm only saying this because it happened to me lol :facepalm:

Check for a Spare Tire!

You will never think to look for it until you need it, and like when I needed it, It won't be there lol.

Modshack 06-02-2010 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by FuszNissan (Post 559514)
Maybe if you did a 10 layer paint job. But yes the plastic bumpers will not match the rest of the car.
Primarily because they are painted separately from the Car shell. Plastic parts are often (usually) outsourced and painted off site.. with a different batch of paint obviously.

kenchan 06-02-2010 10:49 AM
i would check that the dealer installed the mudflaps correctly (especially the rear ones! :mad: )

also check for dings, any scrape marks under the front bumper/rear bumper. check to make sure the porter didn't forget to put your valve caps back on.

make sure you dont forget your gf at the dealer when you drive off.

puckshaw 06-02-2010 10:54 AM
They forgot to charge the A/C on mine. I took it for granted that the A/C would blow cold air in a brand new car. :rolleyes: Basically, treat it like buying a used car and flip every switch and turn every knob to make sure things work as they should.

MareImbrm 06-02-2010 11:00 AM
Make sure you get low and check the front end air dam. On a previous test drive someone must have parked on a curb and scratched it up and pulled off a corner. They replaced it for me while I did the papers. Also make sure the locking wheel nut key and owners manual are in the car or your hand. Congrats!!

Jeffblue 06-02-2010 11:00 AM
don't let them detail or wash your car. they will just grind the rail dust and dirt into the paint and give you swirls. Have them remove the plastic, and thats it.

bigaudiofanat 06-02-2010 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Dpeters (Post 559453)
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.
:rofl2::tup:

A+ on those last two.

The last one really had me going.

bigaudiofanat 06-02-2010 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeffblue (Post 559896)
don't let them detail or wash your car. they will just grind the rail dust and dirt into the paint and give you swirls. Have them remove the plastic, and thats it.
I heard about a guy that took his to the dealer. After getting his worked on they detailed it and missed a spot the customer pointed it out. The detail guy literally took a rag off the floor to wipe the car. Luckily he was there to stop him. :shakes head:

Jeffblue 06-02-2010 11:28 AM
yea, they don't care about your car. as long as you come back to them for service. if you want your car detailed, have it done by a professional detailer or just do it yourself.

tjlazer 06-02-2010 11:29 AM
Don't turn off VDC when it's raining or icy out, or you will wreck your car.

KillerBee370 06-02-2010 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by tjlazer (Post 559925)
Don't turn off VDC when it's raining or icy out, or you will wreck your car.
I had my VDC off when it started raining at the track and almost ran the fasted time I did all day when it was dry. I held 120 mph in the banked turn in the rain at Auto Club Speedway.

There is clearly a right way and a wrong way to drive your car with the VDC off in ANY weather. Depends on who's driving the car and how much lunacy shall take place behind the wheel I guess.

Now icy....

dudafunk 06-02-2010 02:33 PM
prolly too late but if ur financing it and its ur first time make sure they don't add the 'hidden things' haha.. vin etching and all that jazz...

USAFstevo 06-03-2010 08:34 AM
Thanks for all the advice everyone, I picked up the car yesterday and I'm loving it! The bumpers and sideskirts paint dosent match the car but it looks a lot worse in pictures tho I'll try and put one up later. Thanks again everyone!

Zolfix 06-03-2010 08:45 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by puckshaw (Post 559886)
They forgot to charge the A/C on mine. I took it for granted that the A/C would blow cold air in a brand new car. :rolleyes: Basically, treat it like buying a used car and flip every switch and turn every knob to make sure things work as they should.
They forgot to charge my A/C as well...

Also my paint was in a horrible condition and I did not even notice it because the dealer hid the minor scratches all over the car with wax. When the wax washed off I had a big surprise :eek:. Had to pay $200 to a detailer to fix it.

PapoZalsa 06-03-2010 08:17 PM
The big a$$ two holes on my front bumper underneath the license plate frame. :mad:


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