Needing people's opinions

UNKNOWN_370 · 01-17-2017, 05:21 PM

Buying used is a gamble.... Here's a couple things you can do....

1. Have a mechanic look at it before purchase. The transmission will be the weakest link though they're reliable. Look for structural damage. Going under car with flashlight will be necessary.

2. Give it a major tune up by a GTR certified mechanic.

TheTnCuban · 01-17-2017, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Buying used is a gamble.... Here's a couple things you can do....

1. Have a mechanic look at it before purchase. The transmission will be the weakest link though they're reliable. Look for structural damage. Going under car with flashlight will be necessary.

2. Give it a major tune up by a GTR certified mechanic.

I'll look into that. I work for a Nissan dealership in Tennessee and we are owned by sonic automotive. The car is in one of our other stores in Texas so I won't be able to physically look at it till it gets to my dealership. From the pictures I've seen of it it's extremely clean but I don't know what the underneath looks like.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

UNKNOWN_370 · 01-18-2017, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheTnCuban

I'll look into that. I work for a Nissan dealership in Tennessee and we are owned by sonic automotive. The car is in one of our other stores in Texas so I won't be able to physically look at it till it gets to my dealership. From the pictures I've seen of it it's extremely clean but I don't know what the underneath looks like.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If you can get it out on a solo test drive n have your dealer raise the car up and inspect it and put a light on that transmission n check for integrity leaks etc. You'll be golden.

eZg · 01-19-2017, 04:12 PM

why can't you just pay for a PPI?

I would def do it if the PPI looks good. 83K miles isn't unreasonable on a 10 year old car.

Good luck

01-17-2017, 05:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14859	Buying used is a gamble.... Here's a couple things you can do.... 1. Have a mechanic look at it before purchase. The transmission will be the weakest link though they're reliable. Look for structural damage. Going under car with flashlight will be necessary. 2. Give it a major tune up by a GTR certified mechanic. breitwbo likes this. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
People's reaction to your music	fonzo179	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	73	07-21-2013 02:38 PM
Noob needing some info	davencp33	New 370Z Owner	2	08-08-2011 04:10 PM
Ahhhh!!! Some people's children	Majorwoody	North West Region	6	06-03-2011 06:32 PM
2011 Zdayz People's Choice Best Roadster award!	cereal2k	Other Vehicles	10	05-30-2011 09:43 PM

01-19-2017, 04:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
eZg Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tn Posts: 56 Drives: 06 G35 coupe 6 Mt Rep Power: 17	why can't you just pay for a PPI? I would def do it if the PPI looks good. 83K miles isn't unreasonable on a 10 year old car. Good luck