Things To Check (When Buying Used)

Despoil0405 · 11-15-2014, 07:04 PM

All,

I just wanted some feedback from fellow forum members before pulling the trigger on this.

2014 370Z Sport Touring
2,000 Miles
$33,000 OTD

VIN numbers on all the body panels match. Still has the original tires and they are in excellent shape (as are the wheels). Looked for indications of it being resprayed and/or touched up paint wise and found none. Carfax shows one owner and is clean. Took it for a test drive and didn't have any issues. Oil looks clean. For the most part it looks brand new. The price just seems a bit too good to be true compared to other dealers in the area.

Thanks

Z Ninja · 11-15-2014, 11:19 PM

If the CarFax came out clean, at least you have some confidence it hasn't been wrecked and isn't a salvage title. That price does seem unusual given the fact that model/package is closer to 40K from what I've seen. If it is at a dealer, that's a plus because the dealer generally isn't going to risk ruining their reputation by doing some funny business under the rug so-to-speak. It's quite possible they're simply trying to unload it as quickly as possible to make room for the 2015's which is sometimes why getting a car at the end of the year can get some good deals. A couple other things you could do, request to see an all points inspection report, if they did one. If not, you could spend a little money and have it inspected by a reputable mechanic, especially if you find one that specializes in Z. Other than that, since it only has 2,000 miles on it, the factory warranty will still be in force which should address and issues that crop up which is a good plus over a much more used model over 30,000 miles. My feeling is, you have a potentially great steal at that price!

90 ST · 11-15-2014, 11:26 PM

Yeah, with it coming to "winter" months they could just be trying to clear it out for, and wait till the '15's come in.

Despoil0405 · 11-16-2014, 01:19 AM

Yeah I guess my main hesitation is its a small dealer and not a large Nissan dealership but then again they have other high end sports cars that are all in good shape.

It is covered under the bumper to bumper warranty I just wonder if it's such a great price because of mechanical issues. But it drives great and the engine sounds good. No issues shifting either.

Chuck33079 · 11-16-2014, 08:34 AM

See if they'll let you take a sample of the oil. Blackstone Labs has a kit for testing cars before purchase. You can see how the motor is holding up.

Silly Rabbit · 11-16-2014, 10:25 AM

Nice deal and you are covered for 3 yrs from original sale date under bumper to bumper warranty. I wouldn't be very concerned. I got a similar deal on mine back in March, sport\tour\nav with 3k miles for $30k OTD but it's a 2012.

90 ST · 11-16-2014, 12:59 PM

Waaaay to much over thinking here, 2000 miles factory warranty...someone probably bought it, realized it was not the car for them took a loss bought a maxima and went home happy. Dealer now has a slightly used Z before winter and wants it gone.
JUST BUY IT!!

Despoil0405 · 11-16-2014, 01:40 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys I'm going to pull the trigger on Monday.

Array · 11-16-2014, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Despoil0405

Thanks for the feedback guys I'm going to pull the trigger on Monday.

Good luck sounds like you got a hell of a deal!

SouthArk370Z · 11-16-2014, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Z Ninja

If the CarFax came out clean, at least you have some confidence it hasn't been wrecked ...

I did $20K worth of damage to an '09 370Z that doesn't show up on CarFax. From what I've heard, it's not rare. Still worth checking with them - they seem to catch most of the bad stuff. Just be aware they they don't catch everything.

nis350 · 11-18-2014, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

I did $20K worth of damage to an '09 370Z that doesn't show up on CarFax. From what I've heard, it's not rare. Still worth checking with them - they seem to catch most of the bad stuff. Just be aware they they don't catch everything.

Any insurance claims will likely to show up on carfax and auto check, but there are exception.

falconfixer · 11-19-2014, 10:11 AM

FYI, I was thinking of dumping my 2014 sport/touring to free up a little cash and KBB and NADA are being generous at $32K and change for private sale in excellent condition. You sir are getting a decent deal OTD.

madeinjapan · 07-01-2016, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Array

Good luck sounds like you got a hell of a deal!

how is that a hell of a deal ???

JARblue · 07-01-2016, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madeinjapan

how is that a hell of a deal ???

11-15-2014, 07:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Despoil0405 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Virginia Posts: 17 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 11	Things To Check (When Buying Used) All, I just wanted some feedback from fellow forum members before pulling the trigger on this. 2014 370Z Sport Touring 2,000 Miles $33,000 OTD VIN numbers on all the body panels match. Still has the original tires and they are in excellent shape (as are the wheels). Looked for indications of it being resprayed and/or touched up paint wise and found none. Carfax shows one owner and is clean. Took it for a test drive and didn't have any issues. Oil looks clean. For the most part it looks brand new. The price just seems a bit too good to be true compared to other dealers in the area. Thanks

11-16-2014, 08:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	See if they'll let you take a sample of the oil. Blackstone Labs has a kit for testing cars before purchase. You can see how the motor is holding up. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

11-16-2014, 12:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 420	Waaaay to much over thinking here, 2000 miles factory warranty...someone probably bought it, realized it was not the car for them took a loss bought a maxima and went home happy. Dealer now has a slightly used Z before winter and wants it gone. JUST BUY IT!! wanker likes this.

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11-15-2014, 11:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Z Ninja Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 58 Drives: 14 370Z BLK 6MT Rep Power: 10	If the CarFax came out clean, at least you have some confidence it hasn't been wrecked and isn't a salvage title. That price does seem unusual given the fact that model/package is closer to 40K from what I've seen. If it is at a dealer, that's a plus because the dealer generally isn't going to risk ruining their reputation by doing some funny business under the rug so-to-speak. It's quite possible they're simply trying to unload it as quickly as possible to make room for the 2015's which is sometimes why getting a car at the end of the year can get some good deals. A couple other things you could do, request to see an all points inspection report, if they did one. If not, you could spend a little money and have it inspected by a reputable mechanic, especially if you find one that specializes in Z. Other than that, since it only has 2,000 miles on it, the factory warranty will still be in force which should address and issues that crop up which is a good plus over a much more used model over 30,000 miles. My feeling is, you have a potentially great steal at that price!

11-15-2014, 11:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 420	Yeah, with it coming to "winter" months they could just be trying to clear it out for, and wait till the '15's come in.

11-16-2014, 01:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
Despoil0405 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Virginia Posts: 17 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 11	Yeah I guess my main hesitation is its a small dealer and not a large Nissan dealership but then again they have other high end sports cars that are all in good shape. It is covered under the bumper to bumper warranty I just wonder if it's such a great price because of mechanical issues. But it drives great and the engine sounds good. No issues shifting either.

11-16-2014, 10:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
Silly Rabbit Track Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Brookston, IN Age: 54 Posts: 683 Drives: '12 PW Touring Sport Rep Power: 618	Nice deal and you are covered for 3 yrs from original sale date under bumper to bumper warranty. I wouldn't be very concerned. I got a similar deal on mine back in March, sport\tour\nav with 3k miles for $30k OTD but it's a 2012.

11-16-2014, 01:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
Despoil0405 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Virginia Posts: 17 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 11	Thanks for the feedback guys I'm going to pull the trigger on Monday.

11-19-2014, 10:11 AM	#12 (permalink)
falconfixer Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 10aC Posts: 978 Drives: Taco Rep Power: 76	FYI, I was thinking of dumping my 2014 sport/touring to free up a little cash and KBB and NADA are being generous at $32K and change for private sale in excellent condition. You sir are getting a decent deal OTD.