Well, my IP 6MT Coupe is on the truck, and should be delivered to work on Monday

Now, when I accept delivery, what *exactly* should I look for? As far as I know, I need to do an external check for scratches, cracks, and body assembly issues...what else?

 

HOP in a Floor It

 

well, obviously, make sure all the options you ordered are there...

 

Heh, good point actually...I've been driving a '95 Civic DX for the past 9 years, so Power Windows and Power Locks are luxuries, as far as I'm concerned. I'm going to print out a checklist of *everything* that should be on the car...small additional things (I think I read that it has 2 antennae's, and chooses the one w/ the strongest signal?) as well as the big Package stuff. MY SHAVING KIT BETTER BE THERE, TOO....

 

check nuts/bolts to see if they were messed with. kind of overkill, but you never know. the world is a shady place.

 

The most important things are to check the car for the config. you ordered, the number of miles on the car, and the overall condition of the car. Take your time, do not feel rushed. It is very important that you do a good check now, before you take delivery. The reason is that if there's body damage for example, you will have to pay for it after delivery. The first thing I would do is ask if the car was involved in any kind of accident OR took any kind of damage before delivery. Sometimes cars do get damaged (unlikely) and they fix it before they deliver it. You dont have to be an asshat about it, but just ask to start.
Also, do not take delivery in the night unless they are putting the car indoors under very good lighting so you can examine the car very well. Look at the body of the car. Do you see any scratches anywhere on the car? Look directly at the car and look at it from angles, see if you see any 'bent' reflections, indicating a dent. Don't forget to check the wheels for scratches! No matter how small, point it out. If you find anything, do not leave without their commitment to fix it IN WRITING.
I can't think of major things to look for in particular. Make sure you're getting the right tires, and all small accessories are included (med kit, mats, etc) I would mainly look at the body for dings, scratches, etc. though and look at the leather inside for scratches. Small faults with the electronics and mechanics will be fixed under warranty.
In short, be very thorough and dont leave until you feel like you got what you paid for. A few well spent minutes here will save you headaches later. Good luck and when its done, enjoy

 

anymore than 10miles just say no.

 

not necessarily, some cars are (randomly- mine was one and came with 17mi) used for QA. In these cases there will be a card included with your vehicle that says the number of miles that were on the car for this purpose. If your car was chosen as such I wouldnt use it as grounds for refusal. This is not the fault of the dealer and you can't blame infiniti for doing this to make sure their products are of sufficient quality. If there are a lot of miles that are unexplained, then yes, you should ask questions. But if Infiniti used it for QA, and you have proof, then you're ok.

 

I'm in the same situation, car is supposed to come in on Monday! Too bad a work accident caused two broken toes on my right foot last Monday! Oh well, at least I can heal knowing my car is in the garage, and once these toes heal up...it's on!

Gernard

 

I didnt know about the QA thing.

 

Manuals and emergency kit as well as wheel key if it has wheel locks!

 

Thanks
This is exactly the kind of stuff I'm looking for.

Also, I've read about dealers installing options *at the dealership*, rather than having the car put together at the factory. I've paid for a factory complete car, so is that something I should look out for?

This is reaching (I should just get my lazy *** online and do it), but is there a *definitive* list of each and every thing that should be on the car? I mean, proper bolts, shaving kit, anything small that might be missing, etc? If going to the Infiniti site and printing out the list of Standard Features is enough, I'll just do that.

 

Here's the list (not like I'm gonna test the "speed sensing wipers" or anything, but I'll do a sanity check before printing):

Standard Features
• 298-hp 3.5-liter V6 engine
• Close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission with short-throw shifter
• Dual mass flywheel
• Includes Sport-tuned Suspension Package

Sport-tuned Suspension Package
• Sport-tuned suspension
• Viscous Limited-slip Rear Differential
• 19-inch 5-spoke forged aluminum-alloy wheels
• Aluminum pedals
• Perforated leather and orange stitching on steering wheel

Performance
• 4-wheel vented disc brakes with ABS, Electronic Brake foce Distribution and Brake Assist
• Independent aluminum-alloy multi-link front and rear suspension

Interior
• Automatic Temperature Control system with micro-filtration
• Rear-seat heater ducts under front seats
• Power windows with illuminated switches and front-window one-touch auto-up/down and auto-reverse feature
• Power door locks
• Power trunk release
• Retained accessory power for windows and sunroof (if equipped)
• Illuminated entry system with delayed fade-out
• Front sun visor extensions
• Overhead sunglasses storage
• Dual overhead front map lights, rear-seat reading lights
• Front seatback map pockets
• Dual front and rear cup holders
• Front armrest with storage compartment and 12-volt power outlet
• Folding rear seat
• Front and rear carpeted floor mats
• Trunk net

Seating and Trim
• Leather-appointed, heated, 8-way power driver's seat with adjustable lumbar support and 4-way power passenger's seat
• Sport-bolstered front seats
• Aluminum interior trim
• Leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel
• Aluminum and leather-appointed shift ****

Audio System
• Six-speaker audio system with AM/FM and in-dash, single-feed 6-disc CD auto-changer, with MP3 playback capability
• Dual in-glass diversity antennas. The radio tuner compares the signal strength of both antennas, and automatically selects the strongest signal

Instrumentation and Driver Controls
• Fine Vision electronic analog instrumentation
• Manual tilt and telescoping steering column synchronizes gauge cluster with column for improved vision
• Dual digital trip odometers
• Multi-information display for climate control, outside temperature and digital compass
• Cruise control with illuminated steering-wheel-mounted switches
• Tire pressure monitor system (warning light)
• Infiniti analog clock



Exterior
• Comprehensive airflow management, with underbody sculpting, for low 0.29 coefficient of drag (Cd) and zero-lift front aerodynamics (0.28 Cd and zero-lift front and rear with optional Aero Package)
• Front-fender sightlines allow driver to position front wheels into corners more accurately
• Aluminum hood
• High Intensity Discharge (HID) xenon headlights
• Integrated front fog lights
• UV-reducing tinted glass reduces transmission of radiant heat to vehicle's interior
• Dual heated, power outside mirrors
• Speed-sensing wipers increase intermittent wipes as vehicle speed increases
• Aluminum door-sill plates
• LED taillights and center high-mounted stoplight (CHMSL) offer
• quicker illumination, lower power consumption and longer life than conventional bulbs
• Rear window defroster with timer
• Dual chrome exhaust finishers

Safety - Accident Avoidance
• Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
• Brake Assist
• 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
• Traction Control System (TCS)

Safety - Occupant Protection
• Dual-stage front supplemental air bags with front-passenger occupant classification sensor
• Driver and front-passenger side-impact supplemental air bags
• Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags for driver and front passenger
• Front head restraints for all occupant positions. Active front head restraints move forward and upward in certain rear-impact collisions to help reduce whiplash-type injuries
• 3-point height-adjustable front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters, driver's seat Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and passenger's seat ELR and Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
• 3-point rear seat belts with ELR and ALR
• Slide-away brake pedal assembly moves brake pedal in certain frontal collisions
• Latch System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) helps simplify proper installation of compatible child restraint seats
• Emergency inside trunk release
• First-aid kit in rear center armrest
• Snug Kids offers recommendations for choosing and installing child restraint seats. Please visit Infiniti.com for details.

Security
• Remote keyless entry system with selective unlocking of driver's door or all doors
• Remote power-opening of windows; using key-fob or via backup blade key in exterior door lock
• Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System with an encoded transponder chip embedded into the electronic key. The engine control computer will not allow the engine to start without the correct transponder signal
• Vehicle Security System sounds alarm if intrusion via doors, hood or trunk is detected
• Battery saver helps prevent accidental discharge if electrical accessories are left on

Aero Package
• Rear spoiler.
• Rear side air diffusers.

DVD Infiniti Navigation System
• With GPS sensors, DVD-ROM database, a tilting and retractable 7.0-inch color screen, and Infiniti's pioneering 3-D Birdview™, this option offers some of the latest in satellite navigation technology. Includes trip computer, maintenance reminder, and fuel economy.

Premium Package
• Power glass sliding sunroof.
• 225-watt Boseฎ premium audio system with 8 speakers and AM/FM/cassette, in-dash, single-slot 6-disc CD auto-changer.
• Power tilt and telescoping steering wheel.
• Dual-zone climate control.
• Auto on/off headlights.
• Electro-chromic auto-dimming inside mirror.
• Home-Linkฎ Universal Transceiver

Splash Guards(4-Piece, Body Color)
• Reduces dirt spray on lower body panels while helping to prevent most nicks and scratches caused by road debris under all weather conditions
• Contoured to match wheel openings, and color matched to exterior paint
• Adds value, style, and helps protect your resale value

Trunk Mat with Standard Space Saver Tire
• Durable, high-density, cut-pile nylon carpet with surged nylon edging.
• Non-slip, moisture resistant vulcanized rubber backing.
• Provides superior spill protection and wear characteristics.
• Matches the standard equipment carpeted floor mats.

 

btw, thought they removed the cassette deck? it's still listed as a feature in the Premium Package (under the Bose stereo).

 

cassette deck is gone, my car didnt have wheel locks, and make sure that if you got the spoiler that theres no 4th brake light in your rear deck... thats my favorite part of my car!

oh, and my car had 12 miles on it... : P