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Despoil0405 11-15-2014 07:04 PM

Things To Check (When Buying Used)
 
All,

I just wanted some feedback from fellow forum members before pulling the trigger on this.

2014 370Z Sport Touring
2,000 Miles
$33,000 OTD

VIN numbers on all the body panels match. Still has the original tires and they are in excellent shape (as are the wheels). Looked for indications of it being resprayed and/or touched up paint wise and found none. Carfax shows one owner and is clean. Took it for a test drive and didn't have any issues. Oil looks clean. For the most part it looks brand new. The price just seems a bit too good to be true compared to other dealers in the area.

Thanks

Z Ninja 11-15-2014 11:19 PM

If the CarFax came out clean, at least you have some confidence it hasn't been wrecked and isn't a salvage title. That price does seem unusual given the fact that model/package is closer to 40K from what I've seen. If it is at a dealer, that's a plus because the dealer generally isn't going to risk ruining their reputation by doing some funny business under the rug so-to-speak. It's quite possible they're simply trying to unload it as quickly as possible to make room for the 2015's which is sometimes why getting a car at the end of the year can get some good deals. A couple other things you could do, request to see an all points inspection report, if they did one. If not, you could spend a little money and have it inspected by a reputable mechanic, especially if you find one that specializes in Z. Other than that, since it only has 2,000 miles on it, the factory warranty will still be in force which should address and issues that crop up which is a good plus over a much more used model over 30,000 miles. My feeling is, you have a potentially great steal at that price!

90 ST 11-15-2014 11:26 PM

Yeah, with it coming to "winter" months they could just be trying to clear it out for, and wait till the '15's come in.

Despoil0405 11-16-2014 01:19 AM

Yeah I guess my main hesitation is its a small dealer and not a large Nissan dealership but then again they have other high end sports cars that are all in good shape.

It is covered under the bumper to bumper warranty I just wonder if it's such a great price because of mechanical issues. But it drives great and the engine sounds good. No issues shifting either.

Chuck33079 11-16-2014 08:34 AM

See if they'll let you take a sample of the oil. Blackstone Labs has a kit for testing cars before purchase. You can see how the motor is holding up.

Silly Rabbit 11-16-2014 10:25 AM

Nice deal and you are covered for 3 yrs from original sale date under bumper to bumper warranty. I wouldn't be very concerned. I got a similar deal on mine back in March, sport\tour\nav with 3k miles for $30k OTD but it's a 2012.

90 ST 11-16-2014 12:59 PM

Waaaay to much over thinking here, 2000 miles factory warranty...someone probably bought it, realized it was not the car for them took a loss bought a maxima and went home happy. Dealer now has a slightly used Z before winter and wants it gone.
JUST BUY IT!!

Despoil0405 11-16-2014 01:40 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys I'm going to pull the trigger on Monday.

Array 11-16-2014 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Despoil0405 (Post 3032471)
Thanks for the feedback guys I'm going to pull the trigger on Monday.

Good luck sounds like you got a hell of a deal!

SouthArk370Z 11-16-2014 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Z Ninja (Post 3032189)
If the CarFax came out clean, at least you have some confidence it hasn't been wrecked ...

I did $20K worth of damage to an '09 370Z that doesn't show up on CarFax. From what I've heard, it's not rare. Still worth checking with them - they seem to catch most of the bad stuff. Just be aware they they don't catch everything.

nis350 11-18-2014 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z (Post 3032481)
I did $20K worth of damage to an '09 370Z that doesn't show up on CarFax. From what I've heard, it's not rare. Still worth checking with them - they seem to catch most of the bad stuff. Just be aware they they don't catch everything.

Any insurance claims will likely to show up on carfax and auto check, but there are exception.

falconfixer 11-19-2014 10:11 AM

FYI, I was thinking of dumping my 2014 sport/touring to free up a little cash and KBB and NADA are being generous at $32K and change for private sale in excellent condition. You sir are getting a decent deal OTD.

madeinjapan 07-01-2016 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Array (Post 3032477)
Good luck sounds like you got a hell of a deal!

how is that a hell of a deal ???

JARblue 07-01-2016 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by madeinjapan (Post 3508665)
how is that a hell of a deal ???

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