Oppo car buying question

"Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras" (jegoingout) 03/18/2016 at 16:25 • Filed to: Oppo halp

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Checked out the Z today, pretty happy overall with it but didn’t drive it home for reasons.

Reason 1: the headlights have been scratched to hell and I was wondering if there is any alternative to fixing that outside of buying new ones (those cost CarID has a set for $400)

Reason 2: those tires aren’t going to survive the summer as they are nearing the end of their life already. I wanted to price check the tires and am looking for recommendations on good all season tires.

All in all I’m going to call him tomorrow and see if he’ll take 7k OTD for it

shop-teacher > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 03/18/2016 at 16:30

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If they come in the right size, I recommend General Altimax RT43's for all seasons. They’re pretty cheap, and quite good. I wish they came in the right size for my truck.

crowmolly > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 03/18/2016 at 16:31

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Buff the headlights maybe?

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > crowmolly 03/18/2016 at 16:32

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I thought of that but for a ton of minor scratches? Some of them felt rather deep

crowmolly > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 03/18/2016 at 16:34

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Would need a pic to tell you more.

DutchieDC2R > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 03/18/2016 at 16:36

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You can either get the headlights done professionally or try one of the diy options. I did my miata headlights with a crude towel and toothpaste. Couldn’t have been happier with the result for how cheap the solution was.

Funktheduck > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 03/18/2016 at 16:39

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I used one of those headlight restoration kits on the Corolla. Worked out really well. Supposed to reapply sealant every couple months I think. My stepdad says you can use clear coat instead. Didn't keep the car long enough to try

PorkchoPlissken > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 03/18/2016 at 16:41

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What year Z are you looking at?

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > PorkchoPlissken 03/18/2016 at 16:41

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This is a 2007 350

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > shop-teacher 03/18/2016 at 16:46

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General G-Max AS-03's came up as a fit for it, they’re nicely priced

PorkchoPlissken > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 03/18/2016 at 16:51

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What’s the mileage? There were a lot of premature clutch wear issues with these. Might have it 3rd party inspected.

JGrabowMSt > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 03/18/2016 at 16:52

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Tires + headlights will run you probably close to $1000.

Whats his current asking price, and whats your budget to register, insure and purchase a completely summer ready car?

Z_Stig > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 03/18/2016 at 17:03

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My Z had these on it when I bought it; pretty decent tires and even did a couple track days on them before getting some Potenza RE-11s

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > JGrabowMSt 03/18/2016 at 18:04

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Its 8k now and i want him to knock off 1k because of the tires and headlights.

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > PorkchoPlissken 03/18/2016 at 18:04

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92k

Ej8gUy > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 03/21/2016 at 02:31

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Had them on my GLI, can confirm. Good rubber.

Ej8gUy > DutchieDC2R 03/21/2016 at 02:33

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I use the sub-20 dollar 3M kit. I have done a few sets of VERY crappy headlights. My sisters 04 Elantra was TRASHED headlight wise. 2 hours and some elbow grease they look brand new.

DutchieDC2R > Ej8gUy 03/21/2016 at 08:02

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I need to try this on the DC2. Thnx for the tip!

Ej8gUy > DutchieDC2R 03/21/2016 at 23:34

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It’s 15 bucks well spent. I believe for 5 extra you can get the version with an intergrted socket to attach to a low speed drill, which makes life sooooo much better