Hey myG37 members,
I'm in the market for a used 2011-2013 g37s coupe. I'm wondering what damages I should really keep an eye out for when searching for a used g37. I was at a dealership today and saw minor rim scrapes, minor paint chips, and little dirt on the ceiling near the visor area. The car was a 2013 model with 21k miles on it. Is this expected? Maybe I'm just nitpicking the smallest details. Should I be on the lookout for a particular sound the engine SHOULDN'T be making? Mirrors? Doors? Stereo? How much SHOULD I pay? Thanks for any responses!
-Riley

 

Sounds like a dirty car for a '13. I'd pass.

 

What you should do is hire a professional who evaluates used cars for a living. Find someone who specializes in pre-purchase inspections and pay them to check everything on the car you are looking to buy. It is well worth the money. There are a number of stories on this forum and elsewhere of people who think they know what to look for and end up buying used cars (even CPO ones) that have hidden or undiscovered damage that they don't find out about until it's too late.

As far as cosmetic issues, only you know what you'll be satisfied or unsatisfied with, nobody can tell you how much wear is acceptable to you. User service like Edmunds or KBB or TrueCar or similar to determine what price is fair.

Good luck.

 

Take a close look at the at the edges of the trunk for paint that has peeled or rusted there, during my searches I saw quite a few with that issue.

 

^^^^^^^^

What he said!

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/20/yo...tomobiles&_r=0

Telcoman

 

No used car is perfect. It's about what's most important to you.

 

*Exterior

-dents, scratches, ugly touch up paints.
- look at panel to panel continuity. Run your fingers along the edges of panel amd see if there is a big missaligned area.
- Brakes (thin pads, pulsating when pedal is depress during the test drive.
- check all exterior lights if working. Dont forget to check brake lights.

engine: noisy startup sometimes is normal due to the car has been sitting in a lot for a long time. After driving it for a mile or two, turn it off and restart again. If it is still noisy and has weird sound. Run!

- Bring a flashlighr and check for Oil damp area on camshaft seals, manifold , timing chain cover.

- during the test drive listen for squeeky noise on the dash , windows etc. now turn the AC on and listen to the AC compressor if it makes a noisy sound on idle.
- Turn steering wheel both end to end and it should not produce squeeky noise.

 

Interior:

- Smell
- leather crack
- Ceiling/visor area where techs with greasy hands put finger marks on...(hate that!)
- Tranny shifter looseness.
- Mirrors working when adjusting.
- seatbelt cuts/crack etc...
- locks working

 

BTW, do not trust CARFAX! I almost bought a Used g37 with accident report and almost paid full asking price. Check my other post using autocheck.com

 

Thanks all for your feedback!

 

I forgot to mention to check for remaining break pads (mm) and rotor disc.
Both are expensive to replace.

Check also if the tires tread are below 4/32" and also no dry rotting.

 

Check out rear differential bushings, there's a chance they are leaking silicone and need to be replaced. Can negotiate the price down or have them replaced before buying the car.