http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/ctd/913474767.html

ive drivin it and the clutch is good, brakes and rotors look decent
but it needs 4 tires...
the exterior has a bunch of paint blemishes including some paint cracks on front and rear bumper.
my guy owns an auto body shop and ill be able to get a dealio on fixin this soo
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is there anything else i should be looking for? any info would be very appreciated
the carfax shows
1 owner in illinois
emissions tested and passed in california
and then traded to a dealership in illinois
then bought from auction

 

with 60k i would be asking about what maintience has been done... this is about the time most people replace spark plugs too... i got a g35 because its a great car after warranty... if you can get all the 60k maintience done i dont see how you can go wrong.

just add on what it will cost to do all the major maintience that this car needs at 60k and you will see the real cost to buy that car... but it will still be a great price IMO.

 

so what would YOU consider major maintenince on them??

 

since its 6SP... any clutch maintence and fluid, rear differential fluid change, spark plugs, brakes/rotors, incabin filter, air intake filter, new brake fluid, any other fluid/filter... basicly every 30k almost every fluid/filter needs to be changed, in between the 30k its just the oil.

 

Have it carefully inspected by a trusted mechanic... might cost you $50, but well worth it. Carfax has been oversold and over-rated as an "insurance policy" that has limited reliability. The body markings you describe suggest to me that the owner was not a careful one.... people who own G's and let the body go to this level are generally not good at taking care of their cars and may beat them pretty hard. For example, look at the wear on the break pedal-- if pretty heavy, it signals hard use oftentimes. It should be light still at 60K, even in city driving. There are numerous other ways your mechanic can tell. Finally, I tend to interview the owner lightly" "So, tell me, how fast is she? Can she beat a Mustang... how about a Mazda 6?" the owner will think you're into racing a little and if he/she brags about the power, you'll instantly know the way it was driven. I always talk to the owner and ask what seem to be a series of about 10-15 harmless, yet very revealing questions. Then you decide.

By the way, kmckis 1029 above is right- the cost will come down about $1K or more.

 

damn you guys are awesome on your replys i really love it here already.
I would be buying from a dealer so the previous owner wouldnt be interviewed unless i got his number and called him,although it was one of my first thoughts.

 

Absolutely.... do it! The dealer will say they can't give the name out so ask the dealer to contact the owner for permission. If the owner says yes, you'll get the real story on the car. If the dealer refuses to try, it would be a red flag to me.

By the way, you're seeing our good side now, some days there's so much slapping and mudslinging going on, you can't separate the personalities from the issues.

Enjoy the forum and welcome!!!

 

At over 60k miles might want to check for oil consumption issues.

Why is this in the sedan section?

 

so i get more replies
what years are affected by the oc issue

 

lol

2005 & 2006 rev-up motors