Buying used, what to check/look for?

Doug&Michelle · 01-15-2011, 02:04 PM

I took mine to the body shop I always use. They gave it a good check and it made me feel so good to know it was never wrecked. I don't trust the Carfax completely. You could have a wreck, pay in cash, and nobody would ever know.

cab83_750 · 01-15-2011, 02:26 PM

As recommended above, I normally take my car for a Pre-Purchase Inspection (PPI). Cost about $200.

Mind you, I broke this rule when I bought a CPO car. Might be a mistake.

c41006 · 01-15-2011, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug&Michelle

I took mine to the body shop I always use. They gave it a good check and it made me feel so good to know it was never wrecked. I don't trust the Carfax completely. You could have a wreck, pay in cash, and nobody would ever know.

Ya when I was in the market for a G35c a couple of years ago I ran across 2 that had clean carfax reports yet had some major body work done.

IDZRVIT · 01-15-2011, 05:01 PM

Take it for a test drive. If it drives fine then take it to a trusted mechanic. If that checks out ok, work out a deal.

bigdog1250 · 01-16-2011, 12:25 PM

You guys are awesome thanks!

mick · 01-16-2011, 12:54 PM

the first thing i would check is if the previous owner had smoked in the car. if he did, i would pass because i don't like the cigarette smell. sorry guys.

madeinjapan · 07-01-2016, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cab83_750

As recommended above, I normally take my car for a Pre-Purchase Inspection (PPI). Cost about $200.

Mind you, I broke this rule when I bought a CPO car. Might be a mistake.

JARblue · 07-01-2016, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by madeinjapan

Talk about a necro thread bump ... was that emoticon necessary to respond to a post over 5 years old?

Chuck33079 · 07-01-2016, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Talk about a necro thread bump ... was that emoticon necessary to respond to a post over 5 years old?

That's his thing. 3/4 of his posts are emoticon gibberish, and those are the more valuable ones. It's even worse when he types what he thinks is a coherent thought.

bigdog1250 · 07-08-2016, 01:01 PM

This cracks me up, I randomly visit the site from time to time even though I sold my Z over 4 years ago and what do I see? An old post from myself!

Hope all you guys are doing well.

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Doug&Michelle Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 176 Drives: '09 370z Tourng Auto Rep Power: 14	I took mine to the body shop I always use. They gave it a good check and it made me feel so good to know it was never wrecked. I don't trust the Carfax completely. You could have a wreck, pay in cash, and nobody would ever know.

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cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	As recommended above, I normally take my car for a Pre-Purchase Inspection (PPI). Cost about $200. Mind you, I broke this rule when I bought a CPO car. Might be a mistake.

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mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 16	the first thing i would check is if the previous owner had smoked in the car. if he did, i would pass because i don't like the cigarette smell. sorry guys.