How to NOT drive your Z

370Zsteve · 10-20-2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

Why would that matter?

This place is hardly a carfax...and stuff like that doesn't show up on carfax anyway.

Would you buy the mudder Z?

Pheonix · 10-20-2009, 12:12 PM

Ignore him; he prefers to play Devil's (or sometimes Dumb***) Advocate.

kannibul · 10-20-2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

Would you buy the mudder Z?

He was going for 90-240 seconds of driving around in loose dirt.

Guys that take their car to the track put *far* more stress on their car.

So, to answer your question, sure I would, given the same check-over that I would give any used vehicle.

370Zsteve · 10-20-2009, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

He was going for 90-240 seconds of driving around in loose dirt.

Guys that take their car to the track put *far* more stress on their car.

So, to answer your question, sure I would, given the same check-over that I would give any used vehicle.

Oh agree about track stress, natch. However, if he did this mudman routine, why would I trust the guy to take care of it?

BTW, I would never buy a used, modded auto, any brand. Too much risk of getting something that had the snot beat out of it.

You were right saying that carfax would never show this kind of sh!t. In fact, carfax doesn't show a ton of stuff beyond accident damage. I once looked at a used Outback from a used-car joint in the area. They provided me with a carfax on the spot, assuring me that this vehicle "has no bad history". When I checked the engine numbers against the chassis and showed them that the engine had been replaced, they denied any knowledge of the fact. Whenever I drive by their lot, I always notice used engines laying around the bays. Buyer beware.

kannibul · 10-20-2009, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

Oh agree about track stress, natch. However, if he did this mudman routine, why would I trust the guy to take care of it?

BTW, I would never buy a used, modded auto, any brand. Too much risk of getting something that had the snot beat out of it.

You were right saying that carfax would never show this kind of sh!t. In fact, carfax doesn't show a ton of stuff beyond accident damage. I once looked at a used Outback from a used-car joint in the area. They provided me with a carfax on the spot, assuring me that this vehicle "has no bad history". When I checked the engine numbers against the chassis and showed them that the engine had been replaced, they denied any knowledge of the fact. Whenever I drive by their lot, I always notice used engines laying around the bays. Buyer beware.

I think carfax also doesn't get "notified" if a car is taken in and paid for out of pocket.

With a high deductible (like what I have), if either bumper gets nailed, I doubt I'd claim it unless the damage is at least double my deductible - simply because I don't want to deal with a hiked-up insurance rate.

As for the owner, the same could be said for any used vehicle. I have the same perspective as you on used vehicles vs. new - I prefer to buy new because the only person who's f'd it up is me, and I know the history of the vehicle from very early on. That, and when I think of a used vehicle and how much I'd be willing to pay for one, that amount is ALWAYS less than what the asking price is, usually by enough to where I end up reconsidering getting new.

370Zsteve · 10-20-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

I think carfax also doesn't get "notified" if a car is taken in and paid for out of pocket.

With a high deductible (like what I have), if either bumper gets nailed, I doubt I'd claim it unless the damage is at least double my deductible - simply because I don't want to deal with a hiked-up insurance rate.

As for the owner, the same could be said for any used vehicle. I have the same perspective as you on used vehicles vs. new - I prefer to buy new because the only person who's f'd it up is me, and I know the history of the vehicle from very early on. That, and when I think of a used vehicle and how much I'd be willing to pay for one, that amount is ALWAYS less than what the asking price is, usually by enough to where I end up reconsidering getting new.

Completely agree.

aling lukring · 10-20-2009, 06:01 PM

that was kinda cool!even though i cant do that myself props to solus especially for keeping a cool head!

370zdub · 10-20-2009, 07:18 PM

wow, uh I don't know if I would even do that with my Titan.

chirojin · 10-20-2009, 08:14 PM

Z for Drift! Z is Easy Drift car

Solus · 10-20-2009, 08:42 PM

That was nothing even close to drifting lol i was just doing donuts

o0javi0o · 10-20-2009, 08:49 PM

Stupidity at work. Anyway he is enjoying so.. oh well. Another Z is going for waranty issues since the suspension its going to get.........#$%#$. exactly

Solus · 10-20-2009, 08:54 PM

Why does everyone think that little stunt is going to break the damn car. I did it for like 90 seconds total.

kdo2milger · 10-20-2009, 09:06 PM

i detailed my z today...she looks purdy...

bullitt5897 · 10-20-2009, 11:13 PM

LOL^^^ glad you had fun!

kannibul · 10-20-2009, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Solus

Why does everyone think that little stunt is going to break the damn car. I did it for like 90 seconds total.

No doubt, if the car breaks from that, it would have broken anyway...let alone what I said earlier about people doing what you did...on pavement...

10-20-2009, 12:12 PM	#107 (permalink)
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10-20-2009, 07:18 PM	#113 (permalink)
370zdub Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UT Posts: 628 Drives: 09 370z 6mt,10 Ford Rep Power: 17	wow, uh I don't know if I would even do that with my Titan. __________________ 2010 Ford 6.4L Power Stroke Diesel: 588whp/1082wtrq 2007 Dodge 6.7L Cummins Diesel: 788whp/1405wtrq, runs 12's @ 7400lbs, Still miss my 370z!

10-20-2009, 08:14 PM	#114 (permalink)
chirojin Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: D town Posts: 30 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 16	Zzz Z for Drift! Z is Easy Drift car

10-20-2009, 09:06 PM	#118 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 59	i detailed my z today...she looks purdy... __________________ Project *NISMO*

10-20-2009, 11:13 PM	#119 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	LOL^^^ glad you had fun! __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

10-20-2009, 06:01 PM	#112 (permalink)
aling lukring Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: florida Posts: 67 Drives: 09 370z silver 6spd Rep Power: 16	that was kinda cool!even though i cant do that myself props to solus especially for keeping a cool head!

10-20-2009, 08:42 PM	#115 (permalink)
Solus Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 453 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	That was nothing even close to drifting lol i was just doing donuts

10-20-2009, 08:49 PM	#116 (permalink)
o0javi0o Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 458 Drives: '15 ///M3 6MT Rep Power: 17	Stupidity at work. Anyway he is enjoying so.. oh well. Another Z is going for waranty issues since the suspension its going to get.........#$%#$. exactly

10-20-2009, 08:54 PM	#117 (permalink)
Solus Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 453 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	Why does everyone think that little stunt is going to break the damn car. I did it for like 90 seconds total.

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