what to look for on a used Z32?

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I´m closing a deal 92 TBar 2+2 original owner 55K miles.What is important to check in a Z32?


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Instruments

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Engine bay

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Trunk

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Side view

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PalmerWMD
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That looks VERY nice!

I'll let one of the Z32 guys answer that for you though.

Fred..

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plan on a timing belt change in 5,000 miles.

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pretty much an obvious thing but make sure the t-tops on the car dont leak, and underbody rust of course and just normal stuff youd check if you were buying a car. Engine looks super clean tho, and the car looks beautiful and only 55k miles. Tell how the purchase goes and have fun with her

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Ok here's some stuff....some obvious, some not...-run a carfax on it-find out why it was painted red and not kept black as it came from the factory (notice the black engine bay)-make sure all maintence is up to date, also as stated get ready for the 60K maintence here soon-check for uneven tire wear (bad camber is a common problem on Z's)-make sure everything works....lots of little problems are not common so don't write it off as an age thing-Also...FYI, the stock wheels on a Z32 are directional....they are on wrong currently. Doesn't effect anything, they just don't all match astetically.

Best of luck and keep us posted.

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wow you are crazy on top of stuff nsrZ32

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really. i didnt notice the wheels were on the right way.

lol it reminded me of that thing on ebaums world where he is like I dont know how this happened but your right tires are on the left and your left tires are on the right, thats gonna be $50 to fix. Your lucky the front werent on the back and the back on the front. lol.

way to be on the ball nsrZ32

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Thank you all, I will post the zaga of this deal.

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haha what can I say when somebody posts up pics of a Z I truly study it. I wouldn't want to get hosed on one and I certianly wouldn't want anyone I know getting hosed on one.

Gotta look out for my dudes ya know


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