mkx

Picking up my first z Wednesday, It's a 2006 base model 5spd. Is there anything I should look out for? The exterior is insanely clean, interior is clean aswell, with the normal wear on the plastic bits, but nothing really stands as bad. Is there any small stuff i should take a detailed look at or anything of that nature?

travlee

iTrader: (8)

Watch the oil, rev ups are famous for burning oil

Spike100

Get the service records if they are available. That tells you if there are any problems with the car.

dkmura

iTrader: (64)

Pay a independent mechanic to do a full assessment of the Z. There's nothing we can tell you from behind a keyboard that a qualified tech can't find with a hands-on inspection.

jimbucks

Change the oil and filter. Change the pcv valve, takes 10 min.

icer5160

iTrader: (4)

If you got the 5-speed automatic transmission, then you don't have a Revup VQ35DE.

I agree with dkmura, have a professional look over the car. There's no telling how well maintained the vehicle is or isn't until you start peeling the layers back.

Common wear items are...
Suspension bushings (F-LCAs, Compression Rod, Diff, Balljoints, Sway bars), struts, *ALL* fluids, radiator, coolant hoses, thermostat, tires, power window motors & regulators, rear hatch struts, rear wheel bearings, brakes.....and others.

Cheers!
-Icer

MicVelo

I'm betting the OP did that five years ago.

icer5160

iTrader: (4)

DOH! I didn't realize this thread was that old. Need to pay more attention!
-Icer

MicVelo

No worries @icer5160 , BTDT. 🤣🤡😆

At least you're not posting (much, unlike Heel, who enjoys trolling the troll) on the Zombie Merry Go Round thread where that poor car will never be "right".

Heel Til I Die

iTrader: (2)

Hey! Thanks for the reminder! Time for the Monday bump of the of the zombie circle jerk thread!

MicVelo

Circle jerk? Dayam, man, at least I kept it G-rated calling it a Merry-Go-Round.

But... apt I'd say. Circling without ever finishing.

joelle king

omg guy got a response after five years