d233
06-23-2015, 10:27 AM
Hey guys,
So if you might remember, I bought my first car, an 05 ZHP sedan back around the end of May from a used lot in Baltimore. It's a Silver Grey/ Black leather sedan with about 73k miles. I was finishing up my first year of college in CA at the time and now I'm finally back home and spending time with the car. Unfortunately, it really isn't in very good shape. I neglected to have a PPI done before purchase and now I'm paying for it. The car has been in the shop/dealer twice since I got back home a week ago.
Mechanical items that had/have to be fixed:
Cooling system overhaul (thermostat/expansion tank both leaking)
Intake boot (cracked and was leaking air, car was throwing all sorts of codes)
Cracked differential bushing (have yet to replace)
Missing exhaust-transmission bracket (still need to replace)
Oil leak from valve cover gasket (will order part and fix myself)
Fuel pump/filter (Very scary, car was leaking gasoline everywhere and had to be towed to the dealer)
Mods so far:
OEM Euro Clears all around
Evidently, the previous owner really didn't care about or maintain the car at all. I've been in contact with the dealer that sold me the car and they have yet to get back to me. The car came with a "30 day powertrain warranty" that will likely cover at least some items. I'm not too worried since the price of the car (10k) was still a steal for a ZHP with low miles like this one.
Exterior Pics
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The exterior is about a 7/10. The hood has a few dents and superficial scratches. Driver's door has a very deep key scratch as well as smaller marks next to the door handle. Passenger side rear door has two dents. One of the side skirts has yellow paint on it, I guess the previous owner somehow curbed it like that. Rims are pretty badly rashed, I think a set of VMRs is in my future. Not sure if PDR will fix the dents, they look to be from hail damage or something along those lines, and are very small. Will likely have to go to a body shop to fix a couple of the deep scratches.
Interior
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Thankfully the interior is in much better shape. Seats are in good condition. The car came with a leather steering wheel which is pretty worn. Shift knob may need replacing soon. Fabric on the A-pillars is coming off. I'd give it an 8/10.
So if you might remember, I bought my first car, an 05 ZHP sedan back around the end of May from a used lot in Baltimore. It's a Silver Grey/ Black leather sedan with about 73k miles. I was finishing up my first year of college in CA at the time and now I'm finally back home and spending time with the car. Unfortunately, it really isn't in very good shape. I neglected to have a PPI done before purchase and now I'm paying for it. The car has been in the shop/dealer twice since I got back home a week ago.
Mechanical items that had/have to be fixed:
Cooling system overhaul (thermostat/expansion tank both leaking)
Intake boot (cracked and was leaking air, car was throwing all sorts of codes)
Cracked differential bushing (have yet to replace)
Missing exhaust-transmission bracket (still need to replace)
Oil leak from valve cover gasket (will order part and fix myself)
Fuel pump/filter (Very scary, car was leaking gasoline everywhere and had to be towed to the dealer)
Mods so far:
OEM Euro Clears all around
Evidently, the previous owner really didn't care about or maintain the car at all. I've been in contact with the dealer that sold me the car and they have yet to get back to me. The car came with a "30 day powertrain warranty" that will likely cover at least some items. I'm not too worried since the price of the car (10k) was still a steal for a ZHP with low miles like this one.
Exterior Pics
20445204462044720448204492045020451
The exterior is about a 7/10. The hood has a few dents and superficial scratches. Driver's door has a very deep key scratch as well as smaller marks next to the door handle. Passenger side rear door has two dents. One of the side skirts has yellow paint on it, I guess the previous owner somehow curbed it like that. Rims are pretty badly rashed, I think a set of VMRs is in my future. Not sure if PDR will fix the dents, they look to be from hail damage or something along those lines, and are very small. Will likely have to go to a body shop to fix a couple of the deep scratches.
Interior
20452
Thankfully the interior is in much better shape. Seats are in good condition. The car came with a leather steering wheel which is pretty worn. Shift knob may need replacing soon. Fabric on the A-pillars is coming off. I'd give it an 8/10.