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Hi i just put down $500 ($15500 full price (quite cheap)) to a dealer last week for

2004 Skyline coupe A/T silver with 80000kms (3 months warranty) with 19" aftermarket wheels.

the thing is i came down there at 3.30 and the dealer closed at 4 PM, so i haven't got enough time to explore it except test driving it. ( And there is one guy that really interested in that car as well)

After i test drive it for 1 mins the engine, vdc, slip symbol was on. after that i really don't have power at all even though i put full throttled .. it is like driving a scooter.

After that im so worried and the dealer guy said that it was on limp mode that prevent u to damaged the engine and they will repair it at no extra cost.

THE question is

Should i proceed to buy it?

im worried that after the warranty is over the problem is happen and it will cost me a lot.

Or after this problem is fix thats fine?

Any thought, experience, ideas?

Please help me as they said the car ready for pick up this Weekend

Every Opinion will be appreciated

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scotty nm35 Grand Master

scotty nm35

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Its just limp mode, these things happen but you will need to find out what the issue is before buying the car. They will probably try to get away with just an ecu reset. You need the error code for us to help, otherwise run the other way.

v35 coupe Apprentice

v35 coupe

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Its just limp mode, these things happen but you will need to find out what the issue is before buying the car. They will probably try to get away with just an ecu reset. You need the error code for us to help, otherwise run the other way.

Not sure what error code are u talking abt.. after the engine light, vdc, etc was on, i turned off and on the car again it was fine ( runs well, felt the power) but it happened again after 2 mins driving

Nightcrawler Grand Master

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Seriously, you are asking why is it dodgy?

- the car is too cheap

- they are pressuring you to make a quick decision and are using the old 'someone else is interested in the car and you will miss out' line

- if they knew what the problem was (and it was easy/cheap/quick to fix), why haven't they fixed it already - car yars don't normally put defective cars on the lot for sale

- all of the things you have described make the car and dealer sound dodgy as - surely you realise that?

M34N Community Regular

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Seriously, you are asking why is it dodgy?

- the car is too cheap

- they are pressuring you to make a quick decision and are using the old 'someone else is interested in the car and you will miss out' line

- if they knew what the problem was (and it was easy/cheap/quick to fix), why haven't they fixed it already - car yars don't normally put defective cars on the lot for sale

- all of the things you have described make the car and dealer sound dodgy as - surely you realise that?

^^^ this.

I would of only paid the deposit ON CONDITION that the fault code is proven to be fixed.

Alarm bells ring to me when there is 'another person interested', it's a classic trick they use. Don't fall for it, there is PLENTY of other cars out there and there will be another, better opprtunity before you know it.

I would hate for you to buy a dodgy car, err on the side of caution and give this one a skip IMO.

v35 coupe Apprentice

v35 coupe

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Seriously, you are asking why is it dodgy?

- the car is too cheap

- they are pressuring you to make a quick decision and are using the old 'someone else is interested in the car and you will miss out' line

- if they knew what the problem was (and it was easy/cheap/quick to fix), why haven't they fixed it already - car yars don't normally put defective cars on the lot for sale

- all of the things you have described make the car and dealer sound dodgy as - surely you realise that?

Yeah your point is make sense but i can explain it to u

- this dealer is whole seller, they got 50-100 cars and the car pretty neat and relatively low price (for dealer)

- No about the guy interested, i think is legit..why? i saw these guys coming to the dealer and test drive it ( noted that im outside and was talking to my girlfriend in my car)..

i haven't show any interest with that car apart from asking how much is that car that's it.

http://www.imasydney.com.au/ (Thats their website)

Nightcrawler Grand Master

Nightcrawler

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Simple. Get them to fix the problem, THEN put a deposit down.

YOU asked for our advice and are now not listening to anyone.

Don't buy it, then in a few weeks turn up here whinging that the trans is rooted, or the wiring stuffed, or whatever else.

Nightcrawler Grand Master

Nightcrawler

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Or they have hidden the problem.

Make sure you get a car checking mob (or better still a reputable import workshop) to thoroughly inspect the car before you put any money down. Car dealers will do ANYTHING to make a sale. Never underestimate how dodgy they can be.

v35 coupe Apprentice

v35 coupe

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Simple. Get them to fix the problem, THEN put a deposit down.

YOU asked for our advice and are now not listening to anyone.

Don't buy it, then in a few weeks turn up here whinging that the trans is rooted, or the wiring stuffed, or whatever else.

Hi i did listen to your opinion for sure and i appreciated it.

So u mean is i put the deposit only and wait till few weeks? is it?

v35 coupe Apprentice

v35 coupe

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Or they have hidden the problem.

Make sure you get a car checking mob (or better still a reputable import workshop) to thoroughly inspect the car before you put any money down. Car dealers will do ANYTHING to make a sale. Never underestimate how dodgy they can be.

Sure i will get the car checked up right after i buy it then..

Nightcrawler Grand Master

Nightcrawler

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Don't get it checked AFTER you buy it - if they find any major faults you are screwed. Don't listen to the dealer if they tell they will fix anything you find - once you have handed over your cash they won't want anything to do with you.

v35 coupe Apprentice

v35 coupe

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Don't get it checked AFTER you buy it - if they find any major faults you are screwed. Don't listen to the dealer if they tell they will fix anything you find - once you have handed over your cash they won't want anything to do with you.

Hmm.. Ok i will try..

did u check their website?

M34N Community Regular

M34N

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Don't get it checked AFTER you buy it - if they find any major faults you are screwed. Don't listen to the dealer if they tell they will fix anything you find - once you have handed over your cash they won't want anything to do with you.

Andrew,

I think we've both made our opinions pretty clear to the OP, if he wants to take our advice on board it's up to him. I think a little common sense is required here, if you see an error code come up on a car and you proceed to buy it based solely on their word it's been fixed WITHOUT ANY EVIDENCE AS SUCH, you are taking a big risk IMO.

I will repeat, stay well clear UNTIL they can PROVE TO YOU the problem has been fixed, I would approach this in the context that the problem still exists until it has CLEARLY BEEN SHOWN TO BE FIXED. But again, that is up to you to decide if you want to take the chance that they did the right thing. You don't know these people, what they are like, and irrespective of how many cars they have for sale or how nice their website is, it does not mean they won't sell you a dodgy car.

Good luck mate. Hope you make the right decision in the end.

interfooler Rising Star

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If I see an error code coming up on test drive, there is nothing else to do but to just walk away, regardless of what the dealer say.

I think the price tag attracted you to this car in the first place? 15k for an 04 V35 Coupe is too cheap to be true. Especially from a dealer.

Sometimes it's better to pay a bit more for a properly good condition one for a peace of mind than spending money trying to fix it after the sale.

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