2009 used... advice

mtb · 01-13-2013, 10:12 AM

Hey all,
Finally found a used Z that looks nearly perfect - I would rather get a newer, 2011 or 2012, but I think that will require a bit more patience and will not get nearly as great a deal.
Found one here - it's 23k miles for 24000, which seems like an awesome deal.

Besides the steering wheel lock shenanigans, is there anything else I should be wary of when checking the car out?

bmcd308 · 01-13-2013, 01:04 PM

On your test drive, choose a route that has a long uphill. Accelerate up the hill to see if the clutch slips (see if it feels like the rpms climb without the increase in spped you think you ought to feel). When buying a used MT it is easy to buy an abused clutch.

nmjaxx9 · 01-13-2013, 03:15 PM

try to get certified used if you can, Nissan will cover you for any manufacturer defects a multi point inspection by the manufacturer as well.

mtb · 01-14-2013, 12:25 AM

Ah, someone else jumped on the deal - but thanks for the advice guys.

nmjaxx9 · 01-14-2013, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mtb

Ah, someone else jumped on the deal - but thanks for the advice guys.

Thats unfortunate, just keep looking at cars.com, edmunds.com, even craigs has some 370z's u can scoop up.

axmea? · 01-18-2013, 12:16 AM

Build in the cost of replacing the master cylinder and csc. BTW that's low mileage in my book.

01-13-2013, 10:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
mtb Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 7 Drives: 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 Rep Power: 13	2009 used... advice Hey all, Finally found a used Z that looks nearly perfect - I would rather get a newer, 2011 or 2012, but I think that will require a bit more patience and will not get nearly as great a deal. Found one here - it's 23k miles for 24000, which seems like an awesome deal. Besides the steering wheel lock shenanigans, is there anything else I should be wary of when checking the car out? __________________ 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 - Stage 2 goodness (Wanna race ) Hopeful 2012 370z owner!

01-13-2013, 01:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
bmcd308 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 41 Drives: 09 370Z Red MT Rep Power: 13	On your test drive, choose a route that has a long uphill. Accelerate up the hill to see if the clutch slips (see if it feels like the rpms climb without the increase in spped you think you ought to feel). When buying a used MT it is easy to buy an abused clutch. DEpointfive0 likes this.

01-14-2013, 12:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
mtb Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 7 Drives: 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 Rep Power: 13	Ah, someone else jumped on the deal - but thanks for the advice guys. __________________ 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 - Stage 2 goodness (Wanna race ) Hopeful 2012 370z owner!

01-18-2013, 12:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,235 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Build in the cost of replacing the master cylinder and csc. BTW that's low mileage in my book. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

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nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 26	try to get certified used if you can, Nissan will cover you for any manufacturer defects a multi point inspection by the manufacturer as well.