Opinions wanted, 03z06 purchase

[isracing]

Well I knew I couldn't be without a Z for too long, so after selling the 02, I found an 03 with less miles (20k opposed to 21k lol) But after running the carfax report on it, I'm a little leary. I'm buying the car to cruise, and maybe sell after a little bit, but this might effect the resale of the car. What do you guys think (oh and I can probably get the car at a steal) here's what the carfax says. Date: Mileage: Source: Comments: 05/15/2003 Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Dept. Pittsburgh, PA Registered as private lease vehicle 06/05/2003 Dealer Inventory Pennsylvania Vehicle sold 06/05/2003 11 Service Facility Vehicle serviced 06/10/2003 100 Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Dept. Pittsburgh, PA Title issued or updated First owner reported Registered as lease vehicle 06/30/2003 1,538 Collision Repair Facility Pennsylvania Vehicle inspected after an accident or other incident Damage to front A vehicle inspection completed by your dealer or professional inspector is recommended CARFAX began reporting information from this source on 05/06/2005. 08/04/2004 8,266 Auto Auction Sold at auction Listed as a fleet vehicle in Pennsylvania 08/06/2004 8,766 Service Facility Vehicle serviced Lubed oil and filter changed 10/16/2004 10,756 California Inspection Station Passed emissions inspection 11/09/2004 10,762 Service Facility Vehicle serviced Exhaust system serviced Plus I had my dealer run the VIN for service, and it had a fuel pump, brake module, and ECM reprogram. I haven't looked at the car yet, but plan to tonight... would these carfax things cause you to pass on this car? Just looking for thoughts and opinions. Ultimately I'll make the final call. thanks, Jalil

[LouieM]

As a potential buyer, I'd want to know exactly what "accident or incident damage" was all about, in detail. If the "damage" was satisfactorily repaired, then I'd be happy to buy the car if it was otherwise what I wanted, and I've done this previously.

[isracing]

Only problem is the repair was done when the car was new back in PA, I doubt this owner knows anything of it, he's the 2nd owner.

What about this sold at auction deal, would that be any concern?

[max'svette]

Cars very often get sold at auctions once they come of leases... this Carfax states that it was a lease vehicle. So no surprises here.

I would be very weary of that "accident" though...

[ZR-71]

If you get it for a very good price and go out and enjoy it for a relatively short time, you should be able to get what you paid for it and maybe a little more. The car fax report does raise some issues. But if you're not looking to make money on it, drive it for fun then sell it.
JMHO

[Miguels]

Car was leased and into an accident....dealer knew that they cannot sell it on the floor, so it would be better to auction it.

If it was a long term commitment and it ran well and had it inspected at a dealership AND the price was below KBB....then I would do it.

IF it is a short term thing, no because the sae questions you bring up now, is what the next buyer will be asking themselves. That will make the turn around for sale longer.