Nissan 370Z Forum  

Nismo SC

Hey guys, I got a quick question. I need some advice. I found a 2011 Nismo with 1000k on it supercharged by Stillen. It comes with a 3 year bumper

Go Back   Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z General Area > Nissan 370Z Pricing / Ordering Discussions


Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 10-17-2011, 01:25 AM   #1 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Fayetteville, NC
Posts: 63
Drives: 2004 Acura RSX-S
Rep Power: 14
dpirch531 is on a distinguished road
Default Nismo SC

Hey guys, I got a quick question. I need some advice. I found a 2011 Nismo with 1000k on it supercharged by Stillen. It comes with a 3 year bumper to bumper warranty and a 5yrs/60,000k powertrain. All the dealership said it was supercharged and tuned by Stillen. This sounds like a good deal to me but I just wanted to get some opinions. I talked them to $43,000 out the door I am deployed overseas so it's tough to buy a car like this without having to see it and test drive it in person. This is exactly what I want and can afford it so I may snag it up and risk it
dpirch531 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-17-2011, 01:35 AM   #2 (permalink)
WFLYIDNNE
 
XwChriswX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: In The Fastlane
Posts: 50,648
Drives: 02 GDB WRX
Rep Power: 452
XwChriswX has a reputation beyond reputeXwChriswX has a reputation beyond reputeXwChriswX has a reputation beyond reputeXwChriswX has a reputation beyond reputeXwChriswX has a reputation beyond reputeXwChriswX has a reputation beyond reputeXwChriswX has a reputation beyond reputeXwChriswX has a reputation beyond reputeXwChriswX has a reputation beyond reputeXwChriswX has a reputation beyond reputeXwChriswX has a reputation beyond repute
Default

You could try asking someone who's automotive knowledge you trust to stop by and check it out/test drive it for you before signing over your deployment cash?
__________________

Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall!
R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14
XwChriswX is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-17-2011, 07:05 AM   #3 (permalink)
bvl
Enthusiast Member
 
bvl's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: PA
Posts: 362
Drives: MB Roadster (sold)
Rep Power: 14
bvl is on a distinguished road
Default

Unless I knew the full car history and the person who owned it, I would never buy a used car with an add on forced induction kit, especially for 40 large. You have no idea if the previous owner ever ran it lean, or did anything else that could show up in 10 miles or 10K miles.

Any warranty on the power train would have to be from Stillen, but does it transfer? Do you really want to deal with an aftermarket warranty should the engine need work? Or is the dealer saying they will warranty the power train? Sounds fishy to me.

And to buy a car sight unseen and no test drive...this isn't a 4K beater you know will drive like a car...this is a sports car with specific look and feel.

Get your car when you come back...and come back safe.

- b

Last edited by bvl; 10-17-2011 at 07:08 AM.
bvl is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-17-2011, 09:54 AM   #4 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Cmike2780's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Long Island
Posts: 5,059
Drives: slowwww
Rep Power: 29
Cmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

It's best to at least drive it before laying down that much cash, but I know your circumstance probably prevents you from doing so. If you do go ahead with it, make sure the warranty is in writing and know exactly what it covers. If this one done at Stillen, they will likely have some sort of record on it. Maybe shoot those guys an e-mail asking about the car and any warranty coverage info. $43k out the door sounds pretty good considering how much going FI really cost to purchase and install.
__________________
[09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R]

Cmike2780 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-17-2011, 07:04 PM   #5 (permalink)
Track Member
 
DJ-of-E's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Garden Grove, CA
Posts: 676
Drives: 00 Toyota Celica 040
Rep Power: 15
DJ-of-E is on a distinguished road
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Cmike2780 View Post
Maybe shoot those guys an e-mail asking about the car and any warranty coverage info. $43k out the door sounds pretty good considering how much going FI really cost to purchase and install.
When you do sign it, get it in writting.

Remember, if it's MFR Warranty they're transferring, there's no way Nissan would cover the repairs on this car due to aftermarket f/i.
__________________
DJ-of-E is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-17-2011, 07:22 PM   #6 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Cmike2780's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Long Island
Posts: 5,059
Drives: slowwww
Rep Power: 29
Cmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by DJ-of-E View Post
When you do sign it, get it in writting.

Remember, if it's MFR Warranty they're transferring, there's no way Nissan would cover the repairs on this car due to aftermarket f/i.
Correct, power train would pretty much fall under Stillens warranty if transferable while the rest of the car would still be covered under Nissan.
__________________
[09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R]

Cmike2780 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-19-2011, 04:27 PM   #7 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Fayetteville, NC
Posts: 63
Drives: 2004 Acura RSX-S
Rep Power: 14
dpirch531 is on a distinguished road
Default

Thanks for the input everyone. This is what the dealership said. It sounds like it's just the factory warranty? So...that mean's if anything goes wrong from the supercharger being on there they wont fix it? Here is what they said.

"The previous owner sold this 370z as well as GT-R back to us because of transfer to overseas assignment. Regarding the warranty you can obtain the info on nissan web sight (Nissanusa). For your peace of mind, you can send your own mechanic to check the vehicle for you or you can contact an idependent company to do the check for minimal fee on your behalf. Hope this gives you some ideas to verify what you are buying is worth what you're paying for. Good luck and look forward to hear from you."
dpirch531 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-19-2011, 04:55 PM   #8 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
birdmanx1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Baltimore, MD
Age: 95
Posts: 3,175
Drives: 370z Nismo
Rep Power: 24
birdmanx1 has a reputation beyond reputebirdmanx1 has a reputation beyond reputebirdmanx1 has a reputation beyond reputebirdmanx1 has a reputation beyond reputebirdmanx1 has a reputation beyond reputebirdmanx1 has a reputation beyond reputebirdmanx1 has a reputation beyond reputebirdmanx1 has a reputation beyond reputebirdmanx1 has a reputation beyond reputebirdmanx1 has a reputation beyond reputebirdmanx1 has a reputation beyond repute
Send a message via MSN to birdmanx1
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by dpirch531 View Post
Hey guys, I got a quick question. I need some advice. I found a 2011 Nismo with 1000k on it supercharged by Stillen.
1000K miles on a 2011 I would be wary of a 2011 Z with 1000000 miles

That sounds like an excellent deal, the Stillen SC comes with 3 year warranty. I would think that the Nissan warranty was ended with the SC and instead any engine issues would be taken care of by Stillen... I would think.
__________________
370Z NISMO #0462 | ClearBra | 3M tint | Head/Taillights | Dynamat | Black Roof | Tommy Kaira HB | CF Parts | Berk HFCs | FI SS | NST Pulleys | Takeda aFe | K&N | H&R Spacers | Swift Spec R | SPC F&R | Zuperman M370
Nismo Vid | Nismo Journal | Nismo Rumble
birdmanx1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
[FOR SALE] Nismo Exhaust - Nismo 19" Forged rays wheels. Bleazi Parts for sale (Private Classifieds) 12 10-16-2011 09:04 AM
wanted nismo rims for 370z and nismo stune rear spoiler edphoenix01 New Nismo 370Z Owner 0 09-29-2010 07:44 PM
OEM 19" NISMO wheels by RAYSŪ (From 370Z Nismo) Imperial Parts for sale (Private Classifieds) 49 09-20-2010 09:13 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:43 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2