Originally Posted by madeinjapan (Post 3507167)

What that means is that Carfax is only as good as the sources sending them information. They have three primary sources: State title agencies, police reports, and repair shops. The title agencies send them owner history and report branded titles. The police reports inform them of accidents or theft. The repair shops handle everything else.

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 3507609)

used cars are buying someone else's problem.

Originally Posted by madeinjapan (Post 3507830)

:confused::confused::confused:

Originally Posted by old guy (Post 3506887)

I've come to the conclusion that it isn't worth squat!
When looking for my Z, ( looked for months at literally 100s ) looked at many carfax & never saw anything about bad CSC or steering lock problems, Oil issues or high temp. Issues in the early models!
If I had not found this site months before purchasing my Z .....
CONCLUSION : can't rely on carfax :gtfo2:

What's your expierence?

Originally Posted by madeinjapan (Post 3507845)

it sounds like you should buy new old guy

Originally Posted by old guy (Post 3507856)

I did, party because of what I read on carfax ( so many cars w/ multipal owners) but mostly because of the info That was available here!
I still look at used Zs periodically and the carfax report that goes along with them, which is what inspired me to write this post! Just trying to help people who lurke here before buying ( like I did ) or joining!:eek:

Originally Posted by nis350 (Post 3508201)

Carfax should only be used as a reference. buyers should always have the cars checked out by trusted shops/technicians.

Originally Posted by madeinjapan (Post 3508523)

jesus!

"let me bring my mechanic friend to check out the car"

lets perform a leak down test in this parking lot and then were good to go

:wtf2:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z (Post 3508534)

I have driven many cars to a mechanic to have them checked out before buying. If the seller has a problem with that, I go elsewhere.

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z (Post 3508534)

I have driven many cars to a mechanic to have them checked out before buying. If the seller has a problem with that, I go elsewhere.

Originally Posted by madeinjapan (Post 3508547)

and he is checking what that i can not?

Originally Posted by Chuck33079 (Post 3508553)

:iagree:

This. It's pretty common.

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z (Post 3508558)

Grammar, spelling, &c.

Originally Posted by madeinjapan (Post 3508561)

:barf::barf::barf: