Help please o.o

Calvin · 02-24-2010, 01:06 AM

I know I may sound stupid asking ,
but I'm new to this ;(
Well, is there anyone that can give me pointers on what I should check for when I'm looking at a used car? What should I check before purchasing a used car, etc?

THANK YOU in advance=)

Trips · 02-24-2010, 01:18 AM

Calvin Calvin Calvin have you search on line and basically typed in what you just asked? I'm pretty sure theirs a lot of professional advice on the do's and don't of buying a used car.

now thats out the way, a carfax report, have it checked out by a trusted mechanic, if it's too good to be true it probably is... good luck

370Z JT · 02-24-2010, 01:22 AM

edmonds.com is your friend.

OMGWTFBBQ · 02-24-2010, 01:22 AM

It also depends on what car you're looking at. Some makes and models have specific issues you should be aware of before you start looking at them.

Calvin · 02-24-2010, 01:26 AM

well, i checked the carfax on it, the car had 2 previous owners one had it for like 10 days and the 2nd had it for a well 7 months or so. i just want to know what is there i should look for so there wouldn't be any hidden problems with the car that's not visual? that you won't really find out when you test drive should i open up the hood and look for something in specific ?

OMGWTFBBQ · 02-24-2010, 01:27 AM

What car are you looking at?

MeetJoeAsian · 02-24-2010, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Z JT

edmonds.com is your friend.

http://edmunds.com

Calvin · 02-24-2010, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

Calvin Calvin Calvin have you search on line and basically typed in what you just asked? I'm pretty sure theirs a lot of professional advice on the do's and don't of buying a used car.

now thats out the way, a carfax report, have it checked out by a trusted mechanic, if it's too good to be true it probably is... good luck

haha triple's i'm trying to trade in my 7AT for a 6MT xP at a dealer ill msg u some info if u want ! i just need some suggestions! haha

Calvin · 02-24-2010, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by OMGWTFBBQ

What car are you looking at?

trying to trade in my 7AT for a 6MT

OMGWTFBBQ · 02-24-2010, 01:32 AM

Ugh. You're trading in your 2009 for another 2009? You might as well keep the 7AT. Depending on the numbers, you might end upside down on your loan.

Calvin · 02-24-2010, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by OMGWTFBBQ

Ugh. You're trading in your 2009 for another 2009? You might as well keep the 7AT. Depending on the numbers, you might end upside down on your loan.

i just sent u a pm

Chriz · 02-24-2010, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by OMGWTFBBQ

Ugh. You're trading in your 2009 for another 2009? You might as well keep the 7AT. Depending on the numbers, you might end upside down on your loan.

besides 7AT is faster

Calvin · 02-24-2010, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Chriz

besides 7AT is faster

i know! but AT is boring when you're driving it ;(

MeetJoeAsian · 02-24-2010, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Calvin

trying to trade in my 7AT for a 6MT

WHOA...I was actually on the OTHER end, I was (and now KINDA am again) looking to trade my 6MT for a 7AT...I actually started a thread awhile back:

Trade: My 370Z 6MT for your 7AT...

I'm looking maybe to trade with another, and we can do title swap with our banks and that way, neither one of use would be upside down or roll in any negative equity....

Calvin · 02-24-2010, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MeetJoeAsian

WHOA...I was actually on the OTHER end, I was (and now KINDA am again) looking to trade my 6MT for a 7AT...I actually started a thread awhile back:

Trade: My 370Z 6MT for your 7AT...

I'm looking maybe to trade with another, and we can do title swap with our banks and that way, neither one of use would be upside down or roll in any negative equity....

;\ thing is i wanted to do something local, if i trade with the dealer i have to add about 2k tops which isn't much but iono trying to get some suggestions lol, i like the one they have at the dealer cause it's a PW as well!

02-24-2010, 01:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
Calvin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Castro Valley, CA Age: 34 Posts: 1,418 Drives: 4GS, R8v10 Rep Power: 18	Help please o.o I know I may sound stupid asking , but I'm new to this ;( Well, is there anyone that can give me pointers on what I should check for when I'm looking at a used car? What should I check before purchasing a used car, etc? THANK YOU in advance=)

02-24-2010, 01:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,730 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Calvin Calvin Calvin have you search on line and basically typed in what you just asked? I'm pretty sure theirs a lot of professional advice on the do's and don't of buying a used car. now thats out the way, a carfax report, have it checked out by a trusted mechanic, if it's too good to be true it probably is... good luck __________________

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OMGWTFBBQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: the OC Posts: 1,886 Drives: 08 SGM IS350 Rep Power: 4549	It also depends on what car you're looking at. Some makes and models have specific issues you should be aware of before you start looking at them. __________________ Zele Performance \| Varis \| Powerhouse Amuse \| Craftsquare \| Tommy Kaira \| Top Secret \| HKS \| Defi \| Volk Racing \| Cusco \| SPL \| Never ending build thread.. PM me if you have rare JDM parts for sale!

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OMGWTFBBQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: the OC Posts: 1,886 Drives: 08 SGM IS350 Rep Power: 4549	What car are you looking at? __________________ Zele Performance \| Varis \| Powerhouse Amuse \| Craftsquare \| Tommy Kaira \| Top Secret \| HKS \| Defi \| Volk Racing \| Cusco \| SPL \| Never ending build thread.. PM me if you have rare JDM parts for sale!

02-24-2010, 01:32 AM	#10 (permalink)
OMGWTFBBQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: the OC Posts: 1,886 Drives: 08 SGM IS350 Rep Power: 4549	Ugh. You're trading in your 2009 for another 2009? You might as well keep the 7AT. Depending on the numbers, you might end upside down on your loan. __________________ Zele Performance \| Varis \| Powerhouse Amuse \| Craftsquare \| Tommy Kaira \| Top Secret \| HKS \| Defi \| Volk Racing \| Cusco \| SPL \| Never ending build thread.. PM me if you have rare JDM parts for sale!

02-24-2010, 01:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
370Z JT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 2,905 Drives: 370Z PW 7AT Rep Power: 378	edmonds.com is your friend.

02-24-2010, 01:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
Calvin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Castro Valley, CA Age: 34 Posts: 1,418 Drives: 4GS, R8v10 Rep Power: 18	well, i checked the carfax on it, the car had 2 previous owners one had it for like 10 days and the 2nd had it for a well 7 months or so. i just want to know what is there i should look for so there wouldn't be any hidden problems with the car that's not visual? that you won't really find out when you test drive should i open up the hood and look for something in specific ?