Carfax

kenchan · 06-29-2016, 08:01 PM

used cars are buying someone else's problem.

nis350 · 06-29-2016, 08:44 PM

Insurance companies also...

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Originally Posted by madeinjapan

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.

madeinjapan · 06-30-2016, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

used cars are buying someone else's problem.

kenchan · 06-30-2016, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by madeinjapan

exactly! not my problem nomore

kenchan · 06-30-2016, 08:07 AM

even their mascot is a sleazy looking fox..

madeinjapan · 06-30-2016, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by old guy

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

What's your expierence?

it sounds like you should buy new old guy

old guy · 06-30-2016, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by madeinjapan

it sounds like you should buy new old guy

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!

nis350 · 06-30-2016, 05:24 PM

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

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Originally Posted by old guy

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!

madeinjapan · 07-01-2016, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by nis350

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

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

SouthArk370Z · 07-01-2016, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by madeinjapan

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

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.

madeinjapan · 07-01-2016, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

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.

and he is checking what that i can not?

Chuck33079 · 07-01-2016, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

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.

This. It's pretty common.

SouthArk370Z · 07-01-2016, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by madeinjapan

and he is checking what that i can not?

Grammar, spelling, &c.

madeinjapan · 07-01-2016, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

This. It's pretty common.

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Grammar, spelling, &c.

Chuck33079 · 07-01-2016, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by madeinjapan

Ah, another of your valuable contributions to this forum.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	used cars are buying someone else's problem.

06-30-2016, 08:07 AM	#20 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	even their mascot is a sleazy looking fox..