Questioning a buy

zguynate · 03-15-2012, 09:17 AM

Haha. This thread is funny. It really depends on what you want. If you want mods already on the car that's one thing. However my main concern would be how the car was driven and maintained. Just because a car is modded doesn't mean that it was abused, but you never know.

elmz · 03-15-2012, 09:46 AM

The Z is a durable car and it can take a beating, but I understand your hesitation when buying a used car. I agree with what others have said, its all about the owner. Take a good look at the car inside and out, and if you see the car is in excellent condition, he was a good owner. Of course he beat on the car every now and then(who wouldn't?) but if he cares enough to take good care of it's looks then there's a good chance he took care of the engine and tranny too.

KeVoH · 03-15-2012, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by zellsexy

Would it be worth buying a used 370z that comers with mods? Like exhaust. Tune. Gen 3 intake. Pulleys. HFCs. Or would it cause soon ? 20 k miles

370ZilverZ · 03-15-2012, 10:18 AM

If the mods are what you would do anyway, you would be better off buying it with the mods and if it's tuned and dyno'd, you'll know the actual power gains. If the owner also has the original items and you can get them, then you can revert back too.

gbrettin · 03-15-2012, 08:35 PM

Pro tip: Copy that that mangled cluster of words that you might call a sentence into word prior to your post.

03-15-2012, 09:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
zguynate A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Strangeland Posts: 1,054 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 74	Haha. This thread is funny. It really depends on what you want. If you want mods already on the car that's one thing. However my main concern would be how the car was driven and maintained. Just because a car is modded doesn't mean that it was abused, but you never know. __________________ 2009 370z touring w/sports package

03-15-2012, 10:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
370ZilverZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DFW, TX Age: 67 Posts: 2,321 Drives: '11 BMW Z4 Rep Power: 19	If the mods are what you would do anyway, you would be better off buying it with the mods and if it's tuned and dyno'd, you'll know the actual power gains. If the owner also has the original items and you can get them, then you can revert back too. __________________ 370ZilverZ Journal BMW Z4

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03-15-2012, 09:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 18	The Z is a durable car and it can take a beating, but I understand your hesitation when buying a used car. I agree with what others have said, its all about the owner. Take a good look at the car inside and out, and if you see the car is in excellent condition, he was a good owner. Of course he beat on the car every now and then(who wouldn't?) but if he cares enough to take good care of it's looks then there's a good chance he took care of the engine and tranny too.

03-15-2012, 08:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,292 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	Pro tip: Copy that that mangled cluster of words that you might call a sentence into word prior to your post.