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mashal · 06-16-2012, 11:33 AM

Hi everyone, My Fr-s now has an ETA of two weeks so I'm trying to compile a list for myself and anyone else who has yet to pick up their car of what to look for when picking up your new car. This is my first time buying a brand new car so don't really know what to expect.

Some of the pointers I have got are as follows:
- Get the remote car finder set up
- Get dealer to do DRL delete (they prob wont do this one)
- check for scratches
- check for proper fitment of panels
- check paper work for "surprise" fees
- check odometer for oddly high number
- CHECK TRANNY OIL and other fluids
-
Thing I can do myself
- Radio set up to "Fr-s" instead of "Tc"
- shift buzzer for manual tranny to my liking RPM
If you know of anything please let me know, ill add to my list.

I am a newbie , all help is appreciated!
Thanks

dnL · 06-16-2012, 11:42 AM

These might be worth doing:

Check for any scratches
Check for the body panels not fitting right (there was some concern about that raised particularly about the FR-S)
Check the paperwork for any surprise fees
If you're trading in your car, research its value ahead of time so you don't get raped on the trade-in value.
Check odometer for unusually high mileage for a new car

Kind of basic, I know.

Gannicus77 · 06-16-2012, 12:54 PM

Set your shift light buzzer to 4k

.

FRiSson · 06-16-2012, 12:57 PM

If it is a manual, turn on the gear number indicator.

sdiver68 · 06-16-2012, 02:00 PM

Come in with your own financing pre-qualified at a good rate so the dealer will beat it. Think about the extended warranties and protection packages now so you don't have to make a spot decision.

mashal · 06-16-2012, 03:14 PM

All the financing stuff has been taken care off , I will watch out for any fees and stuff that wasn't mentioned before , thanks for all the replies !

Shagaliscious · 06-16-2012, 05:36 PM

Thanks for making this thread! I'm also buying a new car for the first time. When I got my current car, I noticed a handful of things after I bought it that I didn't at the dealer that could've resulted in me paying a lower price for the car.

-I would check the tires, for proper inflation and if they are worn at all.
-I would pop the hood and make sure the engine bay is clean.
-Make sure nothing in the interior is broken or cracked, and that all the knobs & buttons work.

FT86R · 06-16-2012, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRiSson

If it is a manual, turn on the gear number indicator.

whats the gear number indicator?

mashal · 06-17-2012, 09:54 AM

Thank you shagalicious !

Fly Guy · 06-17-2012, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FT86R

whats the gear number indicator?

The dash would show what gear you are in.

mashal · 07-10-2012, 07:38 PM

Bumpie for new info!

decoratordm · 07-10-2012, 07:50 PM

I get mine tomorrow afternoon, had to make an apt. to pick it up!! These ideas are great, thanks so much everyone.

decoratordm · 07-10-2012, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dnL

These might be worth doing:

Check for any scratches
Check for the body panels not fitting right (there was some concern about that raised particularly about the FR-S)
Check the paperwork for any surprise fees
If you're trading in your car, research its value ahead of time so you don't get raped on the trade-in value.
Check odometer for unusually high mileage for a new car

Kind of basic, I know.

I am not sure exactly where to check for these panels, could someone please explain this in easy to understand words, another newbie here!

Shagaliscious · 07-10-2012, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by decoratordm

I am not sure exactly where to check for these panels, could someone please explain this in easy to understand words, another newbie here!

He's referring to the bumper lining up with the fenders and hood properly, the hood lining up properly when closed, the doors, and the rear bumper lining up with the rear 1/4 panel. Oh, and the trunk.

whitefrs · 07-10-2012, 08:28 PM

cant wait to get mine!!!!

decoratordm · 07-10-2012, 08:52 PM

thanks, now I understand. My Del Sol had trouble with the hood not closing properly either!

Rossman · 07-10-2012, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mashal

- Get dealer to do DRL delete (they prob wont do this one)

What is this? You don't want Daytime Running Lights??

Hanakuso · 07-10-2012, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gannicus77

Set your shift light buzzer to 4k

.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRiSson

If it is a manual, turn on the gear number indicator.

Are these real? I need to read the manual lol

decoratordm · 07-10-2012, 09:43 PM

thanks for the info. much appreciated.

Rossman · 07-10-2012, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hanakuso

Are these real? I need to read the manual lol

Yes.

decoratordm · 07-11-2012, 10:57 AM

New to automatic: any suggestions on how to properly use the paddle shifters? Thanks.

06-16-2012, 11:33 AM	#1
mashal DADA Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Location: alberta canada Posts: 885 Thanks: 6 Thanked 227 Times in 152 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What to expect at the dealeship Hi everyone, My Fr-s now has an ETA of two weeks so I'm trying to compile a list for myself and anyone else who has yet to pick up their car of what to look for when picking up your new car. This is my first time buying a brand new car so don't really know what to expect. Some of the pointers I have got are as follows: - Get the remote car finder set up - Get dealer to do DRL delete (they prob wont do this one) - check for scratches - check for proper fitment of panels - check paper work for "surprise" fees - check odometer for oddly high number - CHECK TRANNY OIL and other fluids - Thing I can do myself - Radio set up to "Fr-s" instead of "Tc" - shift buzzer for manual tranny to my liking RPM If you know of anything please let me know, ill add to my list. I am a newbie , all help is appreciated! Thanks Last edited by mashal; 07-10-2012 at 07:37 PM.

06-16-2012, 11:42 AM	#2
dnL Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: Ultramarine FR-S Location: Bay Area Posts: 129 Thanks: 18 Thanked 68 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	These might be worth doing: Check for any scratches Check for the body panels not fitting right (there was some concern about that raised particularly about the FR-S) Check the paperwork for any surprise fees If you're trading in your car, research its value ahead of time so you don't get raped on the trade-in value. Check odometer for unusually high mileage for a new car Kind of basic, I know.

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decoratordm Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Firestorm Auto FRS Location: Victoria, B. C. Posts: 16 Thanks: 7 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	thanks, now I understand. My Del Sol had trouble with the hood not closing properly either!

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decoratordm Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Firestorm Auto FRS Location: Victoria, B. C. Posts: 16 Thanks: 7 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	thanks for the info. much appreciated.

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decoratordm Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Firestorm Auto FRS Location: Victoria, B. C. Posts: 16 Thanks: 7 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	New to automatic: any suggestions on how to properly use the paddle shifters? Thanks.