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=)

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

edmonds.com is your friend.

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.

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 ?

What car are you looking at?

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

trying to trade in my 7AT for a 6MT

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

:iagree: besides 7AT is faster :tup:

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

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:

http://www.the370z.com/370z-sale/908...-your-7at.html

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!

To me, the best way to buy a used car is buying from a private owner (never from a dealer) with 3 critical conditions:
1. One/original owner.
2. The car has never been in an accident .
3. Selling the car because not needed anymore or need money - not because something is wrong with it.

Make sure the owner write these statements and signs it to ensure that he/she is not lying and you take him/her to court later if it is not.
You can pretty much tell how sincery the seller is when you talk to the owner.

This way you save money (nod dealer mark up) and most likely you are buying a good used car.
Craigslist is a good place to start with.

Calvin, if I were you, I'd hire a mechanic who, during the day, services and repairs that make for a franchised dealer. Pay him well for his time and have him drive and examine the used car before you make an offer. Also, have the dealer allow your expert to put the car on a lift, etc. for full checkover. Buying a used car can be chancy. It might turn out to be the best couple hundred dollars you'll spend----either enabling you to save a bundle off new price for a good as new car or helping you avoid buying someone else's troubles. Also, get a Carfax report. Be careful.

Use the paddles shifters. Not the same as having a clutch tho of course. And is the manual really worth trading in your NEW car for a USED SAME CAR?!!! Seems like a loss to me. Plus 2 owners already?!!! Just go buy a NEW ONE AGAIN :p

@ltp, oldguy, sophia

thanks guys, i decided i won't do the trade anymore. sophia makes a lot of sense, new car for an old car is stupid
fusznissan was tellin me i could get a brand for 28k-30k, i called a dealer today they said i'd have to add in 6k so my final decision is to keep the car til i graduate in 2 yrs sell it and then buy another car, hopefully a m3 or something
haha