Goodbye to 350Z, Hello 370Z. Check List Items?

tschangrx7 · 05-10-2009, 10:40 PM

Pulled the trigger on a Chicane Yellow Touring, 7sp AT, with Sport pkg, Nav....
Expecting delivery next few days as it's being transported from out of state dealer to local dealer.

What are some of the Check List items when picking up the car?
I do not know if the car was parked in a corner, never touched or if it sat in a showroom for hundreds of customers to play with. For one thing I need to verify iPod cable is in the glove compartment.
What are some other things?
Thx.

T

frost · 05-10-2009, 11:15 PM

Welcome to the club:
Both Fobs
Fob Code
Owner's manual with DVD
Look for signs of leaks
Look for any defects to paint
Front plate installed (if you need it)
Tire pressure is ok (often too full in new vehicles)
Mats (if you paid for em)
Check the function of everything you can, lights, blinkers, radio, seats, mirrors, (everything else power)
Verify VIN on car matches paperwork

EDIT:
Check out this website, pretty lengthy checklist:
http://www.e46fanatics.com/faq/checklist.html

frost · 05-10-2009, 11:21 PM

PS, Welcome to the club!

tschangrx7 · 05-10-2009, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frost

PS, Welcome to the club!

Thanks, and for the info!

T

AK370Z · 05-11-2009, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frost

Welcome to the club:
Both Fobs
Fob Code
Owner's manual with DVD
Look for signs of leaks
Look for any defects to paint
Front plate installed (if you need it)
Tire pressure is ok (often too full in new vehicles)
Mats (if you paid for em)
Check the function of everything you can, lights, blinkers, radio, seats, mirrors, (everything else power)
Verify VIN on car matches paperwork

Good list. Also make sure:

* They DO NOT put wheel locks on the rims. They will most likely put on 350Z rim locks which are wrong part.

* Try to install the front license plate yourself. Dealers will drill a hole through your front bumper.

good luck

Musashi · 05-11-2009, 09:08 AM

take your cargo net from your 350 if you had one or make them throw one in.

speed_BMW330i · 05-12-2009, 01:03 AM

I would check the mileage on the car at delivery. Just to make sure that no one took a joy ride. Not really sure what the consensus is on the appropriate mileage. I would assume less than 25 miles, or maybe even less.

Martin

frost · 05-12-2009, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speed_BMW330i

I would check the mileage on the car at delivery. Just to make sure that no one took a joy ride. Not really sure what the consensus is on the appropriate mileage. I would assume less than 25 miles, or maybe even less.

Martin

No consensus, since everyone's level of "anal" varies.

But I do think 25 miles is a good number.

ZYUL8R · 05-12-2009, 09:57 PM

Cool! You know after having my 370z for almost 2 weeks now..i look at the 350z and it seems outdated. I never thought id see that, but i did have my 350z for about 5 years.

Congrats on your new Z!

VCuomo · 05-13-2009, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frost

Welcome to the club:
Both Fobs
Fob Code
Owner's manual with DVD
Look for signs of leaks
Look for any defects to paint
Front plate installed (if you need it)
Tire pressure is ok (often too full in new vehicles)
Mats (if you paid for em)
Check the function of everything you can, lights, blinkers, radio, seats, mirrors, (everything else power)
Verify VIN on car matches paperwork

Where do you find the Fob Code?

I didn't get a DVD with mine - what's on it?

VCuomo · 05-13-2009, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

Good list. Also make sure:

* They DO NOT put wheel locks on the rims. They will most likely put on 350Z rim locks which are wrong part.
...

Why wouldn't 350Z rim locks work? And does Nissan offer 370Z rim locks?

wstar · 05-14-2009, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VCuomo

Why wouldn't 350Z rim locks work? And does Nissan offer 370Z rim locks?

The 350Z ones don't fit the 370Z's wheel correctly. They can't actually be torqued down properly, and thus you're really riding on 4 lugs. This is bad, as documented here: Broken wheel stud and lug nut.

Apparently Nissan didn't have the correct ones at launch, and didn't mention the incompatibility to dealers, and a lot of dealers installed the 350 ones onto 370s that they sold. Apparently even after doing it several times, it didn't dawn on them that there was a big difference in shape between the 350 lock nut they just put on and the 370 regular nut they just took off

And yes, Nissan does have the correct ones now, although your dealer may not have them in stock. Check out that thread for more info.

05-10-2009, 10:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
tschangrx7 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: fairfax, va Posts: 9 Drives: E36 & E46 M3, 350Z Rep Power: 16	Goodbye to 350Z, Hello 370Z. Check List Items? Pulled the trigger on a Chicane Yellow Touring, 7sp AT, with Sport pkg, Nav.... Expecting delivery next few days as it's being transported from out of state dealer to local dealer. What are some of the Check List items when picking up the car? I do not know if the car was parked in a corner, never touched or if it sat in a showroom for hundreds of customers to play with. For one thing I need to verify iPod cable is in the glove compartment. What are some other things? Thx. T Last edited by tschangrx7; 05-10-2009 at 11:44 PM.

05-10-2009, 11:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	Welcome to the club: Both Fobs Fob Code Owner's manual with DVD Look for signs of leaks Look for any defects to paint Front plate installed (if you need it) Tire pressure is ok (often too full in new vehicles) Mats (if you paid for em) Check the function of everything you can, lights, blinkers, radio, seats, mirrors, (everything else power) Verify VIN on car matches paperwork EDIT: Check out this website, pretty lengthy checklist: http://www.e46fanatics.com/faq/checklist.html Last edited by frost; 05-10-2009 at 11:17 PM.

05-12-2009, 01:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
speed_BMW330i Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: chicago Posts: 107 Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Auto Rep Power: 16	Check the Mileage at Delivery - No Joyrides I would check the mileage on the car at delivery. Just to make sure that no one took a joy ride. Not really sure what the consensus is on the appropriate mileage. I would assume less than 25 miles, or maybe even less. Martin

05-12-2009, 09:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
ZYUL8R Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Corpus Christi, tx Posts: 140 Drives: 09 370z T/S, 03 S2K Rep Power: 16	Cool! You know after having my 370z for almost 2 weeks now..i look at the 350z and it seems outdated. I never thought id see that, but i did have my 350z for about 5 years. Congrats on your new Z! Last edited by ZYUL8R; 05-12-2009 at 10:00 PM.

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frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	PS, Welcome to the club!

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Musashi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 357 Drives: 09 370Z 6speed Rep Power: 606	take your cargo net from your 350 if you had one or make them throw one in.