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<blockquote data-quote="shaifulo" data-source="post: 305706" data-attributes="member: 74"><p>stud,</p><p> </p><p>since u've decided on the Z4, here's my personal tips on buying one...i wrote this checklist after much research and before I start my own search. Sorry if my english is not so good....</p><p> </p><p>Start from outside;</p><p>Headlights – Xenon? check condition, are they pitted? Faded? Cracked? especially the foggies coz they sit way too low</p><p>Bodywork – straight?, flush on edges, no scratches, stone chips, if u have the paint depth analyzer, even better....can easily tell if the car had any accident before, even a minor one haha</p><p>touch the paint...the paint still smooth? (bonus), if not...need the detaling job....this is not important, but it's good to have</p><p>Tires – even wear, expiry date, thread left, run flat? I hate the RFTs because of its tramlining characteristics. If the car has normal tires, to me it's a plus...but pls make sure the mobility kit is at the back</p><p>does it have the rain sensor? (another plus to have)</p><p>Chrome exhaust tips? the stock exhaust is too small & dull looking </p><p>Front & Rear windscreen no scratches, cracks</p><p>Is the car tinted? Brand?</p><p> </p><p>Sit inside;</p><p>Check seatbelt tag...it will tell the production date. some cars the dealers have cut this tag</p><p>Check all switch…one touch works, central locking, bonnet & trunk release </p><p>Seats – leather, electric memory (a plus), sport bucket (major pluses), heated (not needed but hey it's a bonus). So far, I've seen 3 types and my order of preference...sport bucket, normal leather, fabric.</p><p>Interior trim – check the center console for scratches, faded. This car dont have space to put coins etc....so the center console is the easiest place to keep keys/coins, hence it is subject to scratches</p><p>Is the rear view mirror ok? on some cars, the green liquid on the mirror surface (i think for auto dim) tend to spoil.....not cheap to replace</p><p>Steering – MF? (another bonus to have)</p><p>Check CD changer catridge at the center storage...make sure it's there</p><p>Count the speakers….hi spec cars got 10, normal got 6 only</p><p> </p><p>Start engine;</p><p>See all warning lights, any peculiarity?</p><p>Mileage? Auto or manual roof? (I prefer auto, some likes manual coz they are worried about the motor), test it to make sure its working (6sec to drop, another 6 to bring up) Wind deflector (nice to have, good for topless cruisin') SatNav? (another bonus)</p><p>Check all lights working, switches functioning, aircond blowing cold air</p><p> </p><p>Open the hood;</p><p>Hear the engine, detect any leakages</p><p>Check VIN no....straight log in to realoem.com to verify production date against the reg card (if u have 3G la & within coverage haha)</p><p>When the engine turnes off, check the dipstick, see the color and level</p><p> </p><p>Pop the trunk;</p><p>look under the carpet for sign of accident</p><p>check if tool pouch is there</p><p>if the car has wind deflector, make sure the storage brackets are there on the inner surface of the boot lid...</p><p>check the carpet, it should look very new...hey, it's a roadster...not to ferry stuff around</p><p> </p><p>if u have found 'the' car, bring it to your trusted mechanic to check the genuine mileage & undercarriage....dun trust the odometer :top:</p><p> </p><p>good luck bro!!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="shaifulo, post: 305706, member: 74"] stud, since u've decided on the Z4, here's my personal tips on buying one...i wrote this checklist after much research and before I start my own search. Sorry if my english is not so good.... Start from outside; Headlights – Xenon? check condition, are they pitted? Faded? Cracked? especially the foggies coz they sit way too low Bodywork – straight?, flush on edges, no scratches, stone chips, if u have the paint depth analyzer, even better....can easily tell if the car had any accident before, even a minor one haha touch the paint...the paint still smooth? (bonus), if not...need the detaling job....this is not important, but it's good to have Tires – even wear, expiry date, thread left, run flat? I hate the RFTs because of its tramlining characteristics. If the car has normal tires, to me it's a plus...but pls make sure the mobility kit is at the back does it have the rain sensor? (another plus to have) Chrome exhaust tips? the stock exhaust is too small & dull looking Front & Rear windscreen no scratches, cracks Is the car tinted? Brand? Sit inside; Check seatbelt tag...it will tell the production date. some cars the dealers have cut this tag Check all switch…one touch works, central locking, bonnet & trunk release Seats – leather, electric memory (a plus), sport bucket (major pluses), heated (not needed but hey it's a bonus). So far, I've seen 3 types and my order of preference...sport bucket, normal leather, fabric. Interior trim – check the center console for scratches, faded. This car dont have space to put coins etc....so the center console is the easiest place to keep keys/coins, hence it is subject to scratches Is the rear view mirror ok? on some cars, the green liquid on the mirror surface (i think for auto dim) tend to spoil.....not cheap to replace Steering – MF? (another bonus to have) Check CD changer catridge at the center storage...make sure it's there Count the speakers….hi spec cars got 10, normal got 6 only Start engine; See all warning lights, any peculiarity? Mileage? Auto or manual roof? (I prefer auto, some likes manual coz they are worried about the motor), test it to make sure its working (6sec to drop, another 6 to bring up) Wind deflector (nice to have, good for topless cruisin') SatNav? (another bonus) Check all lights working, switches functioning, aircond blowing cold air Open the hood; Hear the engine, detect any leakages Check VIN no....straight log in to realoem.com to verify production date against the reg card (if u have 3G la & within coverage haha) When the engine turnes off, check the dipstick, see the color and level Pop the trunk; look under the carpet for sign of accident check if tool pouch is there if the car has wind deflector, make sure the storage brackets are there on the inner surface of the boot lid... check the carpet, it should look very new...hey, it's a roadster...not to ferry stuff around if u have found 'the' car, bring it to your trusted mechanic to check the genuine mileage & undercarriage....dun trust the odometer :top: good luck bro!!! [/QUOTE]
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