Experienced shops for our Z in the NJ area/inspecting used nismo?

YaFeelZ · 03-22-2022, 06:23 PM

Purchasing a 2016 nismo with 31k on her. 1 owner from California from Carvana. I’m making the jump from my 2013 sport. Taking the car to a nissan dealership for inspection. But I’m also considering a second opinion from a shop that may have a different perspective.

2011 Nismo#91 · 03-23-2022, 07:11 AM

Not sure exactly what you're expecting them to be looking at. Any half decent shop should be able to notice any problems areas. Its not like it's an odd electric or unusually designed car.

YaFeelZ · 03-23-2022, 10:51 AM

Yea your actually right, honestly i was just looking for someone who has experience with our Z so in the future I can bring it to them for something I can’t fix instead of getting ****** by the dealership prices.
-where in NJ would you recommend I see your out here to!

babyzilla · 03-23-2022, 11:51 AM

Where in NJ are you located?

YaFeelZ · 03-23-2022, 12:28 PM

I’m central NJ

2011 Nismo#91 · 03-23-2022, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by YaFeelZ

Yea your actually right, honestly i was just looking for someone who has experience with our Z so in the future I can bring it to them for something I can’t fix instead of getting ****** by the dealership prices.
-where in NJ would you recommend I see your out here to!

For that you'd be best to go to PA, RT Tuning or your going to Long Island to Driven Motorsports.

OptionZero · 03-23-2022, 01:18 PM

With a california car, you're probably not getting rust, so thats good

The main thing is the clutch slave cylinder, but I don't think there's a way to detect if it's gone until . . . it's gone. I would ask for sure if it's been replaced, but really the only surefire protection is an upgraded one.

Look for any wierd tire wear to indicate alignment (or if that dude's been doing burnouts)

Leaks
Blown bushings
any replaced panels inside/out to indicate modification and/or repair due to unreported accidents

I'm sure there's more but thats off the top of my head

babyzilla · 03-23-2022, 02:20 PM

Like Option said, definitely find a way to look into the CSC. If you're not going to do it now, at least plan for the CSC mod ahead:
Sticky: (Official) 370Z Clutch Pressure (CSC) Failures

I'd probably recommend a fresh oil change, clutch fluid flush, and diff fluid flush as well.

Have the rear diff bushings checked.

03-22-2022, 06:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
YaFeelZ Base Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: New Jersey Posts: 41 Drives: 2020 370z NiSMO 6MT Rep Power: 7	Experienced shops for our Z in the NJ area/inspecting used nismo? Purchasing a 2016 nismo with 31k on her. 1 owner from California from Carvana. I’m making the jump from my 2013 sport. Taking the car to a nissan dealership for inspection. But I’m also considering a second opinion from a shop that may have a different perspective.

03-23-2022, 07:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,402 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40569	Not sure exactly what you're expecting them to be looking at. Any half decent shop should be able to notice any problems areas. Its not like it's an odd electric or unusually designed car. cv129 likes this. __________________ GTR TT 493Whp/431lbft, Ecutek, Southbend 6puck,Quaife, RPM RollBar 4Point, R888R, JRZ RSPro F(10R/10C) R(10R/6C) 1000f500r inlbs+150inlbs Tender, SPL everywhere.Full Specs

03-23-2022, 01:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,235 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	With a california car, you're probably not getting rust, so thats good The main thing is the clutch slave cylinder, but I don't think there's a way to detect if it's gone until . . . it's gone. I would ask for sure if it's been replaced, but really the only surefire protection is an upgraded one. Look for any wierd tire wear to indicate alignment (or if that dude's been doing burnouts) Leaks Blown bushings any replaced panels inside/out to indicate modification and/or repair due to unreported accidents I'm sure there's more but thats off the top of my head babyzilla likes this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

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03-23-2022, 10:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
YaFeelZ Base Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: New Jersey Posts: 41 Drives: 2020 370z NiSMO 6MT Rep Power: 7	Yea your actually right, honestly i was just looking for someone who has experience with our Z so in the future I can bring it to them for something I can’t fix instead of getting ****** by the dealership prices. -where in NJ would you recommend I see your out here to!

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babyzilla Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Maryland Posts: 487 Drives: 15 Nismo Tech 6MT Rep Power: 23631	Where in NJ are you located?

03-23-2022, 12:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
YaFeelZ Base Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: New Jersey Posts: 41 Drives: 2020 370z NiSMO 6MT Rep Power: 7	I’m central NJ

03-23-2022, 02:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
babyzilla Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Maryland Posts: 487 Drives: 15 Nismo Tech 6MT Rep Power: 23631	Like Option said, definitely find a way to look into the CSC. If you're not going to do it now, at least plan for the CSC mod ahead: Sticky: (Official) 370Z Clutch Pressure (CSC) Failures I'd probably recommend a fresh oil change, clutch fluid flush, and diff fluid flush as well. Have the rear diff bushings checked.