DCBuckeye
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Hey all. I'm stealing this from the Camaro6 forums; I'd have asked for permission from the original author but his account was last active about 6 years ago. Anyway, a lot of folks there found this helpful advice, so I thought maybe folks would here as well.
- Pre Delivery
- Request no "dealer emblem" (the painted advertisement for where you bought it)
- Request no detailing (if you're going to do your own wax or ceramic coat)
- If you don't need a front license plate, tell them not to drill / install mount for it. (Personally, even if you do need a front plate, I'd tell them not to drill and find yourself a no-drill alternative.)
- Ensure no extras you don't want (e.g., VIN window etching, LoJack, dealer-installed PPF/ceramic, ADM)
- Research X-Plan and Mustang Club of America on this forum for discount pricing after 90 days of membership.
- Exterior
- Paint
- All surfaces / panels have consistent color, coverage
- Scratches / swirls - Inspect using bright light, note locations
- Note any orange peeling
- Look for any other imperfections
- Body
- Dents
- Missing / incorrectly installed trim (GFX, pony, emblems, decals, etc)
- Gas cap closes flush with body
- Gaps between panels are uniform and appropriate (Problems reported with hood alignment and side doors rubbing on panel in front when opened).
- Headlights / taillights unscratched, unbroken
- All LPO items installed / factory versions made available to take home.
- Correct wheels
- Correct brakes
- Trunk
- Check interior paint coverage (around seal, hinges, interior of trunk)
- Roadside Assistance Kit? First Aid Kit? Cargo Net? Tow hook? (if ordered)
- Check trunk open / close / lock /unlock
- Confirm special funnel for gas can/additive fills
- Under hood
- Condition / presence of paint where paint should be
- Check hood for open / close
- Check fluids
- Check front suspension. ensure shipping blocks removed
- GT PP or DH: Underbody strakes installed (not in trunk or backseat)?
- Correct Tire Pressure
- Front / back turn signals work
- Brake lights work
- Backup lights work
- Is the battery fully charged?
- Paint
- Interior
- Check all infotainment system functions (radio, xm, play from usb, wireless charger)
- Check ambient lighting, if installed
- Check heated seats / ventilated seats / heated steering wheel if installed
- Run adjustable seats "stop to stop" in all directions
- Check center console (open /close, interior)
- Check AC/Heater function
- Rear window defrost
- Fit / finish of all interior trim
- Window operations, both windows
- interior lighting
- Door locks / remote unlock
- Backup key (in fob) works
- Check fuses to ensure all fuses fully seated.
- Test Drive
- Remote start (if equipped)works
- Gas gauge works
- Active Valve Performance Exhaust works (if equipped)
- Cycle through drive modes
- Alignment (car doesn't pull to one side or another)
- Paperwork
- Confirm price - no ADM and check document fees if using A, D, X, or Z plan as these fees are capped.
- XM Subscription confirmed for 6 months
- tax, tag, title, loan documents
- Get your window sticker
- Get the "event history" for your car
- Check warranty start date
- Personal preference but decline extended warranty and look into alternatives (e.g., Granger's Prices cannot be beat if you live in the USA (except Florida).
- Consider GAP, tire & wheel, windshield, dent coverage before you are in the hot seat. Do you really need/want this coverage? Again, Granger's is accepted in the US and CAN for service, you just need to buy it in the USA (not FL)
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