Posted January 10, 20178 yr comment_509936 I am considering purchasing a 260z but want low miles, owner says it has not turned over but I need proof. Carfax does not go back that early, any other suggestions? Thank you Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/56839-vin-car-history-info/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 10, 20178 yr comment_509943 Unless there is a paper history on the car and it's mileage, IMO It would be a safe bet to put a 1 or a 2 in front of the current odometer #. You're talking about a 42 year old car. It would have to be in pristine condition to have less than 100K on it. Not to worry though, the L engine is legendary for endurance so don't let the mileage get in the way. It's more about the rust. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/56839-vin-car-history-info/#findComment-509943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 10, 20178 yr comment_509944 Take a look at the pedals for excessive wear, especially the clutch. The automotive equivalent of looking at a horse's teeth to determine its age. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/56839-vin-car-history-info/#findComment-509944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 10, 20178 yr comment_509948 Unless there is a paper history on the car and it's mileage, IMO It would be a safe bet to put a 1 or a 2 in front of the current odometer #. You're talking about a 42 year old car. It would have to be in pristine condition to have less than 100K on it. Not to worry though, the L engine is legendary for endurance so don't let the mileage get in the way. It's more about the rust.I'm not sure what your talking about my 260z has 35k on it only. [emoji57][emoji23] Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/56839-vin-car-history-info/#findComment-509948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 10, 20178 yr comment_509950 49 minutes ago, DatsunZGuy said: Take a look at the pedals for excessive wear, especially the clutch. The automotive equivalent of looking at a horse's teeth to determine its age. Note that it is easy to replace pedal rubber covers, unlike horses teeth, so don't put much faith in new/slightly worn looking pedal rubber pads. Sometimes the numbers do not quite line up on the speedometer after they rolled over 100000. But I wouldn't count on that either. Speedometers get changed also. So you just have to judge whether the car looks to be low miles or has been driven a lot. If there is documentation to the mileage that would be great but in the end there is really no way to know. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/56839-vin-car-history-info/#findComment-509950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 10, 20178 yr comment_509951 My 3rd owner 78 has 56000 miles and numbers don't line up. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/56839-vin-car-history-info/#findComment-509951 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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