elecious Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Heading up to check out the car i have a deposit on on Sunday morning, want to make sure there isn't anything i forget to check as its a 2 1/2 hour drive, its a 56 GT spec So here's the list i have so far: Check Bose CD player when driving for any skipping Check speakers, isn't there an issue with the left side speakers cutting out sometimes? Make sure rear axle doesn't click Check front bumper for stone scratches Check all bodywork for any scratches Check leather for any marks Check alloys for any curbing Check wheels for tread Check oil consumption or at least ask about it????? Check brakes/pads to see if they'll need changing soon????? How would i check this????? Check clutch????? How would i check this????? Kick the tyres make sure they r ok Check all the bluetooth bits are present Make sure i get both sets of keys See if gearbox crunches Check for uneven tire wear. Check towing eye fits service book history check the PAS fluid level before taking it out for a ride. When it goes below the limit you can get some steering wheel shake which is a bit worrying but it's fine once its been topped up! do a proper check (hpi etc.) on the car prior to going down there just in case! that's a must! DONE, ALL CLEAR Can anyone think of anything else to check? The car has had a major service done in the last few days and the dealer says there's no issues with the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Kick the tyres make sure they r ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Check all the bluetooth bits are present. The first indication that I had when my clutch went was it slipping a little before engaging when doing about 30mpg in third. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elecious Posted April 3, 2009 Author Share Posted April 3, 2009 Check all the bluetooth bits are present. The first indication that I had when my clutch went was it slipping a little before engaging when doing about 30mpg in third. What bluetooth bits should there be? Also when you say slipping do you mean it not finding third gear or struggling to find third gear when changing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanS16 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 See if gearbox crunches Check for uneven tire wear. Check towing eye fits (ok.. not going to stop you buying the car) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 When putting it in gear the revs increased and then dropped before it started to engage. It was as though the clutch was depressed initialyy, all revs and no movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon Chris Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Check remaining Tax Check service book and schedule Proper HPI check! Make sucking noise through teeth whilst shaking head and tutting a lot Try not to smile when hoofing it. All of the gearshift levers vibrate but I have tried a 'bad' one where it's enough to give you white-finger. At high revs, vibration shoudl be evident but not excessive to feel and barely visible to the eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Check spare wheel, jack, etc is all ok. Check all electrics work - windows, seats, etc. You can check the clutch by putting it in 4th at about 30 mph and flooring the throttle. If it doesn't slip then it should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fien Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 i'd say do a proper check (hpi etc.) on the car prior to going down there just in case! that's a must! service book history. good tread on the tyres as well is nice as they're not cheap! i'd also check the PAS fluid level before taking it out for a ride. When it goes below the limit you can get some steering wheel shake which is a bit worrying but it's fine once its been topped up! hope it goes well, i'll be suprised if u dont buy it after seeing it and taking it for a test drive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srobrien Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Check front bumper for stone scratches I wouldn't let this put you off buying a good car, because of the shape of the bumper it always get a hammering from stonechips, and unless the owner is having the bumper resprayed every 6 months you are bound to find more than a few. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elecious Posted April 3, 2009 Author Share Posted April 3, 2009 Check front bumper for stone scratches I wouldn't let this put you off buying a good car, because of the shape of the bumper it always get a hammering from stonechips, and unless the owner is having the bumper resprayed every 6 months you are bound to find more than a few. R thats more in there as a hope that the dealer doesn't realise just how common it is or how thin the 350z paint is, might give me a little something to bargain with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWZ Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 I think you've got most things covered off, on the discs - if they have a lip of more than 2-3mm on the edges then they will need replacing along with the pads! And please please don't kick the tyres - you'll just look a dick ok just take a tread depth guage with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
givememorepower Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Check that all of the panels are the same colour Kick the tyres, indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 make sure there is the correct locking wheel nut socket and check it actually fits the nuts on your car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon Chris Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 make sure there is the correct locking wheel nut socket Oh dear God yes, I got caught by that one and was most unhappy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Check its go t plenty of petrol in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Don't check the CD player when driving, it skips when cold. Do when first getting into the car......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattMe Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Keep an eye on oil pressure when cold/warm/idling and when moving too. My CD player never skips when stationary and will only occasionally when I'm driving somewhere, sometimes only a little when going over bumps then sometimes it's so bad I have to resort to Radio1, which is never good Then other times I'll go days and it'll behave it's self. Strange. Have a good look through all the history and all the receipts, make sure the mileage and service intervals all add up. Then buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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