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Thread: COMPREHENSIVE VX QUESTIONNAIRE /CHECKLIST FOR BUYERS OR SELLERS

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    COMPREHENSIVE VX QUESTIONNAIRE /CHECKLIST FOR BUYERS OR SELLERS

    Have expanded the "New Buyer" or "Seller" checklist:


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    ~Any service history records?

    ~How long have you owned it?

    ~Electric windows work properly or bind?

    ~Condition of window rubber track/gaskets...(many have ripped or been cut)

    ~Look behind door panels to see if vapor barrier is present - (may indicate previous work on windows)

    ~Window regulator /motor been replaced?

    ~Any oil consumption noted, under ANY conditions? (some seem to consume a little when on prolonged highway driving)

    ~Chrome wheels peeling?

    ~Any ABS light problems?

    ~OEM CD player still work correctly or ERR3 code? Any jammed CDs?

    ~Any problems with TOD?

    ~Any clunking when decelerating or accelerating?

    ~Brand & model of tires & approx tread remaining-

    ~Do all 4 tires match in brand, size, model & wear?

    ~How long have these current 4 tires been on?

    ~Timing belt changed?

    ~Original OEM brake pads or replacements?

    ~Any fluids dripping, ever?

    ~Last time & what fluids have been changed?

    ~What type of fluids (synthetic oil or regular, motor oil, diff, tranny, transf case)?

    ~Evaluate/describe condition of all cladding - scrapes, holes, deformation, dryness, chalky appearance, any evidence of being "painted" in any way?

    ~Are all cladding screws present? Any striped?

    ~Condition of 4 screw knobs on rear door panel (often break off)

    ~Condition of inside door opening levers & mechanism (sometimes broken)

    ~Any unusual /excessive vibrations - very subjective of course

    ~Any problems with motor mounts?

    ~Determine the history of the car's physical location, if possible (i.e. East Coast, potential rust, desert, etc)

    ~Inspect thoroughly for rust!! Any evidence of rusted bolts anywhere?

    ~Status of front bumper reinforcement bar? (Often rusts off completely)

    ~Status of rear license plate light/socket/bracket -(often severely rusts) -will give indication if it was in a rust belt area

    ~Evaluate engine bay- clean? dirty? Any evidence of leaking fluids of any type?? Evaluate fluid levels.

    ~Evaluate air filter- excessively dirty? OEM or after-market?

    ~Has muffler ever been replaced? What's the status of the current muffler? Rusted, surface rust, etc? OEM, after-market? (Since, as I understand it, these mufflers are no longer available, so an aftermarket one with some modification to the pipes may be required.)

    ~Has it had to go through emissions testing recently? (Some states require for registration, some don't)

    ~Ever been lifted or torsion bars cranked?

    ~Condition of CV joints? (Can be damaged after being lifted)

    ~Battery- status, condition and age

    ~Any unusual flashing of any lights on dash or shifter? (Mode selection switch may be bad)

    ~Any odors inside, such as smoke?

    ~Condition of leather seats...scrapes, rips, tears, wear, abrasion, driver's side seat bolster

    ~Condition of leather steering wheel - (often heavily scraped up)

    ~Condition of levers that bring seat back forward to allow access to rear seats (often broken)

    ~Does it have an OEM roof rack?

    ~Are OEM rail caps in place and/or available?

    ~Ever taken off road?

    ~OEM or after-market tail pipe?

    ~Status of tail pipe - any deformation may indicate off road use

    ~Status of rear lower cladding & rear gas tank skid plate- scrapes may indicate off road use

    ~Status of undercarriage overall - scrapes, damage, etc... may indicate off road use

    ~Any known repairs?

    ~Any extra parts on hand?
    Last edited by VX KAT : 06/01/2010 at 05:15 PM
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    Nice work and time well spent. Moncha needs to put this on the downloads or How to's.
    Larry S.
    99 Astral Silver VX (176k)
    91 Porsche 928 S4 (73k)

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    I'll figure a good place for it... I'm going to lock it for now If you have anything to add, PM Sue and she can update it.
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