s2000 BUYERS CHECK LIST
So I am going to check out four or five H,S2K's tomorrow. Hopefully i come home with one and join the club. Searching around i have found and altered a check list to help me buy the best car possible. Feel free to copy it and alter it to your taste. For those out shopping for your dream car, good luck.
Car___________ Color___________ Year_______ Location____________ Mileage __________________ Price __________________ EXTERIOR CONDITION ___All Body Panels Match ___All Panels Gaps Meet Properly ___Scratches (notes:_________________________________________) ___Paint ___Mismatching color ___Reflections from surface to surface ___ Curb Rash (under bumpers and sub frame) ___Front ___Rear HOOD/FRONT OF CAR ___Hood Panel ___Hood Paint ___Hood not scratched from windshield wipers ___Front Bumper ___Fr Bump Paint ___Scratches, ___Fr License Plate not installed ___Plate Hole Plugs installed ___Headlight Lenses ___Sidemarker Lenses DRIVERS FRONT SIDE ___DF Fender Panel ___Fender Paint___No Scratches ___Drivers Mirror Condition___Mirror Glass___Not Loose ___No Scuffs, Keyhole damage ___Drivers Door Panel___Door Paint___No Scratches ___Door Kickpanel___Bottom of Door ___Weatherstripping___Inside Door Panel ___Door Hardware Operation REAR OF CAR ___Fender Panels___Fender Paint___No Scratches ___Rear Bumper___Rear Bumper Paint___No Scraches, ___No Dealer Insignia ___Exhaust and Tips condition___Exhaust centered ___Tail Lenses ___Radio Antenna Condition TRUNK ___Trunklid Panel___Trunklid Paint___No Scratches ___Trunk Operation___Key___Key Fob___In Car ___Spare Tire ___Jack and Tools ___Carpet Condition PASSANGER FRONT SIDE ___PF Fender Panels___Fender Paint___No Scratches ___Passneger Mirror Condition___Mirror Glass___Not Loose ___No Scuffs, Keyhole damage ___Passenger Door Panel___Door Paint___No Scratches ___Door Kickpanel___Bottom of Door ___Weatherstripping___Inside Door Panel ___Door Hardware Operation UNDER THE HOOD ___Oil Level ___Oil condition ___Engine ___Trans ___Diff ___Brake ___ Metal Shavings ___Oil Filter Cap Tight___No oil spray under hood ___Washer Tubes Attached ___Hood Latch Operation ___Spring Spacers Removed ___Fuel Filler Cover Operation ___Gas Cap Tight ___Gas Level ___ A-Arm brackets ___ Suspension WHEEL/TIRE CONDITION ___Matching Tires ___Alignment ___Wheel Camber Appears Upright ___Wheel Condition ___DF___DR___PF ___PR ___Center Cap Condition ___DF___DR___PF ___PR ___Tire/Valve Condition ___DF___DR___PF ___PR ___Wheel Well Condition ___DF___DR___PF___PR CONVERTIBLE TOP CONDITION ___Convertible Top Operation up/down ___ Latches/Hardware ___Glass/Plastic Window Condition ___ defroster ___Weatherstripping Condition ___Convertible top condition ___ wear ___ tears ___ threads ___ Does soft-top operate with the e-brake disengaged? (bad) INTERIOR CONDITION ___All Keys operate locks___All Remotes operate locks ___All Keys Start Car ___Aero Wind Blocker Condition ___Operation ___Floor Mats ___Rear View Mirror Operation ___Map Lights Operation ___Power Windows Operation ___Center Console Condition ___12V Acc. Socket Condition/Operation ___Dash Brightness Adjusts ___Dash Condition___Dash Panels Tightly Attached ___Dash Bezel Condition ___Steering Wheel Condition ___Shift Knob Condition ___Storage Bin Latching DRIVER SEAT ___Driver Seat Cushion___Back___Sides___Behind ___Driver Seat Adjustments___Driver Seat Rocking Motion ___Driver Seatbelt Operation___Driver Door Lock Operation ___Driver Sun Visor Condition___ Sun Visor Operation ___Drivers Power Mirror Adjustment___Passengers Mirror PASSANGER SEAT ___Passenger Seat Cushion___Back___Sides___Behind ___Passenger Seat Adjustments___Seat Rocking Motion ___Passenger Seatbelt Operation___Door Lock Operation ___Passenger Sun Visor Condition___ Sun Visor Operation RADIO ___Radio Operation ___Door Speaker condition ___No Speaker Rattles ___ Headrest speakers (if installed) ___CD Player Works___Satellite Controls Work ___Radio Anti-Theft Card(s) ___Radio Factory code (If factory radio has been re-installed or unplugged you will need the code) ___Radio Reception Works OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ___All Present___All Tested___No Installation Damage ___Accessory Instruction Manuals Included LOOSE ITEMS THAT MUST BE SUPPLIED ___Convertible Top Cover Boot___Condition ___Snaps work and are not loose in cover ___Owners Manual ___Warranty Information ___2 Master Keys___2 Remotes ___1 Valet Key ___Key Number Card ___Temporary Registration TEST DRIVE CHECK LIST ___Windshield glass ___HID Headlights___High Beams ___Park Lights ___Brake Lights ___4-way Blinkers ___Horn Operation ___ Heater ___ A/C ___ Cruise control ___ on/off ___ disengages with break/clutch ___resume ___ E-Brake Operation ___ Brakes ___Windshield Wipers___Windshield Washer ___Engine sound ___Ticking ___Knocking ___Shifting through gears ___Clutch ___Engages high (bad) ___Clutch Buzz (might be found when slowing at 4k rpm in 3-4 gear) ___Grinding gears ___1-2 ___3-4 ___5-6 ___Do 5-6 gears engage smoothly when car is warm ___Clunking Diff? (do slow figure 8’s) PRE PURCHASE CHECK LIST ___Carfax ___Autocheck ___Pre purchase Inspection ___ Compression test ___ Leakdown test ___ Spark Plug Recall ___ Honda TSB report (lists maintenance under warranty) ___ Maintenance records |
I concur.
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The only thing I would add under exterior, is check that all numbered panels match (bumper covers, fenders, etc.) the VIN. and also run a CarFax or similar check. Under the hood section I would add whether or not the service history is complete with written documentation.
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