So how trust worthy is carfax............

whoady4shoady · 07-10-2010, 10:41 PM

when buying a used vehicle? Does it really protect the buyer?

nogoodname · 07-10-2010, 10:43 PM

It gives you an idea and use your judgment.

shadoquad · 07-10-2010, 10:43 PM

Somebody told me that apparently one can doctor a carfax report. There's another service that can't be fudged. I don't know the name, but it's worth researching.

m4a1mustang · 07-10-2010, 10:43 PM

Yup, it gives you a pretty good idea. Some cars will have a lot of detail in the records, others won't. It all depends.

nogoodname · 07-10-2010, 10:44 PM

You could also call Nissan/Infiniti and ask where the car was bought from. The dealership can tell you the service history if you have the VIN.

Lemers · 07-10-2010, 10:47 PM

Car fax is just another tool. Just like taking the car to a machanic of your choice.

fullmonty · 07-10-2010, 10:54 PM

Get it but don't bet your life on it

whoady4shoady · 07-10-2010, 10:56 PM

I found an incredible deal, but it seems to good to be true. Is there anyone near STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30083 that could give it a good once over for me? Im to scared to buy it without some hands on. I could buy straight out but....................hummmmmmmmmmmmm.

whoady4shoady · 07-10-2010, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fullmonty

Get it but don't bet your life on it

Yeah, that is what I am reading.

fullmonty · 07-10-2010, 11:02 PM

You got a link for the car you could post up?

whoady4shoady · 07-10-2010, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fullmonty

You got a link for the car you could post up?

Cars for Sale: 2009 Nissan 370Z in Stone Mtn, GA 30083: Coupe Details - 282368746 - AutoTrader.com

m4a1mustang · 07-10-2010, 11:09 PM

Something isn't right about that listing.

whoady4shoady · 07-10-2010, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Something isn't right about that listing.

Im thinking the same thing. I wish I knew someone in Georgia. I have seen an heard of situations where wives sell husbands cars on them to screw them over. Im just wondering if that could possible be the case, or if there is something really strange going on?

m4a1mustang · 07-10-2010, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whoady4shoady

Im thinking the same thing. I wish I knew someone in Georgia. I have seen an heard of situations where wives sell husbands cars on them to screw them over. Im just wondering if that could possible be the case, or if there is something really strange going on?

Give the owner a call.

whoady4shoady · 07-10-2010, 11:17 PM

Im trying, but there is no answer. I just sent a text and am waiting for a reply. Voice mail is full.

07-10-2010, 10:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
whoady4shoady A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,088 Drives: 09 Silver Nismo Rep Power: 18	So how trust worthy is carfax............ when buying a used vehicle? Does it really protect the buyer?

07-10-2010, 10:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Yup, it gives you a pretty good idea. Some cars will have a lot of detail in the records, others won't. It all depends. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	Car fax is just another tool. Just like taking the car to a machanic of your choice. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

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fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 34	Get it but don't bet your life on it __________________

07-10-2010, 11:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 34	You got a link for the car you could post up? __________________

07-10-2010, 10:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	It gives you an idea and use your judgment.

07-10-2010, 10:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	Somebody told me that apparently one can doctor a carfax report. There's another service that can't be fudged. I don't know the name, but it's worth researching.

07-10-2010, 10:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	You could also call Nissan/Infiniti and ask where the car was bought from. The dealership can tell you the service history if you have the VIN.

07-10-2010, 10:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
whoady4shoady A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,088 Drives: 09 Silver Nismo Rep Power: 18	I found an incredible deal, but it seems to good to be true. Is there anyone near STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30083 that could give it a good once over for me? Im to scared to buy it without some hands on. I could buy straight out but....................hummmmmmmmmmmmm.

07-10-2010, 11:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Something isn't right about that listing. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-10-2010, 11:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
whoady4shoady A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,088 Drives: 09 Silver Nismo Rep Power: 18	Im trying, but there is no answer. I just sent a text and am waiting for a reply. Voice mail is full.

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