Buying used, what to check/look for?

EazyD · 01-15-2011, 11:41 AM

Check the vin number against what they are putting on the title or what they tell you in an email. (check on the actual car)

Check for curb rash under the sides of the car.

Check average MPH on the multi display, maybe you can see what kind of driver they are. Or the trusty radio preset trick

Footloose301 · 01-15-2011, 02:00 PM

One thing to keep in mind that many new 370Z owners bring to the forum is the "rough" shifting. This is normal of the late Z cars and nothing to be too concerned about. Also, the clutch makes a lot of noise. So, please don't pass up on a great deal due to some "noise issues" that come from factory like that.

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.

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.

01-15-2011, 11:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 27	Check the vin number against what they are putting on the title or what they tell you in an email. (check on the actual car) Check for curb rash under the sides of the car. Check average MPH on the multi display, maybe you can see what kind of driver they are. Or the trusty radio preset trick __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

01-15-2011, 02:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 23	One thing to keep in mind that many new 370Z owners bring to the forum is the "rough" shifting. This is normal of the late Z cars and nothing to be too concerned about. Also, the clutch makes a lot of noise. So, please don't pass up on a great deal due to some "noise issues" that come from factory like that. __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

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01-15-2011, 02:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Doug&Michelle Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 176 Drives: '09 370z Tourng Auto Rep Power: 16	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.