Used NSX Checklist

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Used NSX Checklist

Car & Seller Info

Date of Inspection:____________ Seller name:_____________________

Phone:______________________ email:________________________

Address:_______________________________________________________

      __________________________________________________________

VIN:________________________________ Zanardi # (if applicable) ______

Model year:______ Model: NSX NSX-T Zanardi

Transmission: 5spd 6spd Auto

Transmission #:____________________

Ext. color:_________________ Int. color:____________

number of owners:______ service records: yes no partial

1st inspection date:___________ 2nd inspection date:__________

Exterior condition: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Interior condition: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Mechanical condition: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Asking price: ____________ Negotiated price:__________

Deposit left: _________

Vehicle History Check

Carfax report (attach to checklist): Y/N? Clean/Problem(s)?

Explain problem(s):

Talked to mechanic(s) who maintained car: Y/N?

Mechanic name(s)/ contact info:

Mechanic's comments:

Contacted previous owners or other NSX owners familiar with car: Y/N

Name:____________________ Contact info:___________________

Comments:

Name:____________________ Contact info:___________________

Comments:

Name:____________________ Contact info:___________________

Comments:

Inspection Checklists

Interior Inspection

Head room (w/ helmet if tracking)

Instrument panel visibility

Ease of entry/exit from vehicle

Drivers seat power adjustments work

Passenger seat power adjustments work

Radio, cassette, CD player (if installed)

Speakers: 2 door, 1 psgr footwell, 1 center channel

Heat, a/c, vent functions

Window glass condition (tint if applicable)

Remote fuel door release

Courtesy lights (in doors & drivers footwell)

Ashtray & lighter

Center console condition & function

Sun visor condition (check for split seams)

Passenger seatbelt condition

Door panel condition

Seat upholstery/leather condition

Trim & molding condition, including behind seats

Engine compartment release lever

Remote trunk release button (on driver’s door below arm rest)

Remote trunk release disable switch (inside glove box)

Driver’s power window controls (excessive slow speed)

Passenger side window controls (excessive slow speed)

Brake pedal wear consistent with mileage

Additional interior notes:

Exterior Inspection

Dings, dents, scratches, scrapes

Windshield glass & molding

Front grille & radiator condition

Driver’s side door handle function

Passenger door handle function Any fluid leaks (new/ old)

Trunk lock (opens w/ key)

Keyless entry works (if installed)

Front hood release lever works

Factory anti-theft (should not alarm if open any door/trunk using the key)

Rock chips on front consistent w/ mileage

Moldings & trim condition

General paint condition

Evidence of crash damage or body work

Original paint on body panel bolts

Tire brand, model size, condition acceptable

Fuel filler door releases, gas cap in good shape

Wheel lock & matching key (if installed)

Wheel condition (cosmetic)

Aftermarket alarm (if installed)

Inside the trunk

Carpet & trim, general condition (no corrosion or moisture)

Trunk light function (upper rear corner of trunk on driver’s side)

Trunk latch (DO NOT slam it. Set it down & press firmly over latch- NOT on rear spoiler)

Condition of trunk mounted CD changer & mobile phone (if installed)

Trunk lid stays up by itself (if not, struts are bad- ~$100 repair)

Tool kit under trunk carpet (jack, lug wrench, flat blade screw driver, air pump)

Under the (front) hood

Hood catch mechanism works (run fingers right to left near center to trip latch open)

Spare tire condition (should be mounted with spokes facing rear)

Battery condition (behind spare tire, down low)

Radiator condition (look for damage from road debris or excessively bent cooling fins)

Lights

Parking lights

Low beams

High beams

Hazard lights & switch

Turn signals

License plate light

Headlights open & close smoothly (’91-’01)

Reverse lights

Tail lights (including LED in spoiler)

Brake lights

Side markers

Fog or driving lights (if installed)

Additional Notes:

Mechanical Inspection Checklist

Note- There are purposely no details included in this section. The reason is that anyone qualified to inspect the car knows what he is looking for, & this is only meant to serve as a checklist to make sure nothing gets overlooked. If you do not work on cars or are not clear on how to inspect anything on this checklist, please have a qualified mechanic inspect the car.

Engine oil

Engine mounts

Engine block

Cylinder heads

Fluid leaks

VTEC operation

Air filter

Springs

Shocks (dampers)

Steering

CV joints & boots

Tie rods

Forged suspension

Drive shafts

Differential (LSD)

ECU/ECM

Frame work? No Yes

Paint work? No Yes

Panels replaced? No Yes

Coolant

Coolant hoses & pipes

Coolant overflow bottle

Cooling system clamps

Radiator & fan

Water pump

Fuel lines & hoses

Fuel pump

Fuel tank

Exhaust manifold or headers

Exhaust hangers & brackets

Catalytic converters

Muffler

Exhaust pipes

Fuel injection

Alternator

Brake master cylinder

ABS pump

Brake fluid

Brake lines & hoses

Brake rotors

Brake pads

Brake calipers

Parking brake

Wheels

Wheel hubs & studs

Wheel bearings

Clutch operation

Clutch fluid & cylinders

Starter

Battery

Wiring

Tires (note- “premature” wear on extreme inside edge of fronts is normal)

If requested: Compression test

If requested: Leakdown test

If requested: 4 wheel alignment

Other:

Mechanical Inspection notes:

Inspected by:

Date: