Looking at Buying a 350z, Any pointers

[ATTAK Z]

not sure if it is Gunmetal (grey) or Blade (which is silver)

 

GM IMO

[gray1st]

I've dug a little deeper into this car, and it is HPI clear as far as the basic checks are concerned so no insurance claims against it. I've asked the seller for the relevant mileage details, registration document serial number and issue date along with te VIN number in order to do these checks, however i've been told that he can't give this info over E-mail. Being a relative car trading novice, is this correct?

[Laponator]

I've had that happen to. Its just a security issue over cloning. Some do most don't bother.

[gray1st]

I thought it may be a security issue for someone perhaps swapping reg plates on the car, but wasn't sure.

 

They mentioned that the car is HPI clear and was checked before purchase. Is it possible or just cheeky to request a copy of their HPI certificate? Any advice?

[Laponator]

You can get your own HPI check for a matter of pounds. Mine cost £3.95. Type HPI into google and then follow the relevant site. You'll get the answer immediately. Even tells you what the last mileage was recorded at its last MOT etc.

[Laponator]

sorry forgot to say all you need on some sites is the Reg. No. so you won't need vin numbers etc etc

[gray1st]

I did a basic HPI Check on hpi.co.uk but it doesnt come back with any mileage details?

 

Although it does say No mileage discrepancy is currently recorded on the national mileage register (nmr)

[Laponator]

I can't remember what site I used. Ill check my computer at work tomorrow and post a reply.£3.95 got me accident damage/stolen recovered/mileage and outstanding finance reports

[gray1st]

Be good if you could, I think it'd be worthwhile doing a check on the mileage aswell.

 

I'm hoping to go and take a look at the car tomorrow so fingers crossed.

 

Has anyone used an independent engineer to give the car a once over? If so, other than the obvious AA and RAC, can anyone recommend a company they have used and found the report given to be of use

 

Thanks

[Laponator]

www.mycarcheck.com

 

Hope this helps man.

[gray1st]

Thanks for that, did a check, but no mileage was shown :S

 

Another quick question (sorry), can you have a non GT Spec with leather interior etc?

[rich5259]

some people swap the leather for cloth, especially if they are doing a lot of track days so you might find a non-GT with leather. This one is a genuine GT (as was previously stated) since it has all the buttons on the steering wheel as well as the leather seats.

 

Oh, and to the forum