Buying a leased 370Z?

kenchan · 04-23-2012, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by STB370Z

Do you really think I'd have a good chance of being able to get the number from the dealership salesman?

lol! i seriously doubt it too.

STB370Z · 04-23-2012, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cgmg21

+1....... Absolutely. The first two oil changes make sense & I can see that, but going from the 2nd to 3rd oil change is a huge gap.

I would check the car history report to make sure everything is all right. I'm hoping that you have seen the car & test drove it to see if it actually runs smoothly.

Unfortunately, I haven't had a chance to go check out and test drive the car myself. I live 3.5 hrs away from the dealership :-(. One of the reasons I'm checking with you guys here is because I'd like to go through as much as the "thinking process" as I can before committing to drive over. If I decide to go over and take a look, are there any things you guys recommend I keep an eye out for, especially on 2009 370Zs? Any common issues or signs of trouble? Any noises, behaviors, etc?

Anyway, that last oil change gap has me a little worried, but my impulsive half is saying "ehh, he probably did an oil change elsewhere"...at least I would hope....For anyone who's wondering why I'm giving this particular car so much thought, it's a pretty good deal which fits nicely into my budget....

Thanks for your help so far guys, this forum is awesome!

alcheng · 04-23-2012, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by STB370Z

Unfortunately, I haven't had a chance to go check out and test drive the car myself. I live 3.5 hrs away from the dealership :-(. One of the reasons I'm checking with you guys here is because

I'd like to go through as much as the "thinking process" as I can before committing to drive over.

If I decide to go over and take a look, are there any things you guys recommend I keep an eye out for, especially on 2009 370Zs? Any common issues or signs of trouble? Any noises, behaviors, etc?

Anyway,

that last oil change gap has me a little worried, but my impulsive half is saying "ehh, he probably did an oil change elsewhere"...at least I would hope....For anyone who's wondering why I'm giving this particular car so much thought, it's a pretty good deal which fits nicely into my budget....

Thanks for your help so far guys, this forum is awesome!

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Originally Posted by alcheng

Maybe the previous owner had oil change somewhere else, you know dealership charges more than double than regular mechanic for oil-change.

I don't have oil change done at the dealer too, it's $75 VS $35 with same oil and filter...

No matter it was leased or owned, it is still
considered an used car, test drive it, see how do you feel, any rattle, smoothness of the engine, condition of the rubber sealing, if you can bring a mechanic friend to have him take a look it's even better!!

dude, read my post, why would you ask the questions that I already given you the answer on page 1.....

The more thinking you go through, the more headache you will have. No matter how far is the dealer, thinking won't make you a decision, you still have to drive there test drive the car regardless.

MacLean · 04-23-2012, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

dude, read my post, why would you ask the questions that I already given you the answer on page 1.....

The more thinking you go through, the more headache you will have. No matter how far is the dealer, thinking won't make you a decision, you still have to drive there a test drive the car regardless.

I completely agree. I hope you wouldn't buy it w/o actually test driving it. That wouldn't be smart or logical

STB370Z · 04-23-2012, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

dude, read my post, why would you ask the questions that I already given you the answer on page 1.....

The more thinking you go through, the more headache you will have. No matter how far is the dealer, thinking won't make you a decision, you still have to drive there test drive the car regardless.

Of course, I would never buy it without test driving and seeing it in person...just trying to build up enough motivation to get me to head over this weekend! Plus, I'm asking all this because if I head over and things seem good, I'd have no choice but to buy it at that moment, I don't have the time to make two trips...On a different note, any opinions on things, noises, behvaiors, etc I should look out for when I check it out in person?

alcheng · 04-23-2012, 08:16 PM

As far as I can suggest, wind noise, left over tire tread, in-cabin rattle over bumpy road or during cornering.

The condition of the leather seats, cos that could mean "real" mileage of the car.

Engine response at high rpm, not asking you to redline the car crazily during test drive but pay attention when above 4-5k rpm on vibration and if the engine still want to pull.

If it is a MT, pay attention to rattling noise when idling, if you hear rattling noise during idling, there's some problem (sorry I forgot which part, something relate to a bearing in the gear box).

At least take a look at the camber/toe visually, and how tight the steering feel, how is the centering, any play.

In case you go ahead to purchase, might as well consider the extended warranty, but make sure ask them in details what are covered and what are not, those things could be tricky sometimes.

GL!!

40th370z · 04-24-2012, 09:38 AM

Check the condition of the tires,see if they are new(er )or the originals ,tires dont last over long on a Z if you are hard on the throttle,if they look like the OEM factory Potenza tires with 20k on them he probably didnt run it too hard.

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04-23-2012, 08:16 PM	#21 (permalink)
alcheng A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 28,894 Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch Rep Power: 418353	As far as I can suggest, wind noise, left over tire tread, in-cabin rattle over bumpy road or during cornering. The condition of the leather seats, cos that could mean "real" mileage of the car. Engine response at high rpm, not asking you to redline the car crazily during test drive but pay attention when above 4-5k rpm on vibration and if the engine still want to pull. If it is a MT, pay attention to rattling noise when idling, if you hear rattling noise during idling, there's some problem (sorry I forgot which part, something relate to a bearing in the gear box). At least take a look at the camber/toe visually, and how tight the steering feel, how is the centering, any play. In case you go ahead to purchase, might as well consider the extended warranty, but make sure ask them in details what are covered and what are not, those things could be tricky sometimes. GL!!

04-24-2012, 09:38 AM	#22 (permalink)
40th370z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 134 Drives: 2010-370z-40th Ann. Rep Power: 297	Check the condition of the tires,see if they are new(er )or the originals ,tires dont last over long on a Z if you are hard on the throttle,if they look like the OEM factory Potenza tires with 20k on them he probably didnt run it too hard.