What should I look for when taking delivery?

[jhawk]

Hello: Like many others, I've been lurking on this board for a few months while deciding if I wanted a Titan or not. Last night I bought an '04 KC, LE, with the tow package (Red Brawn). The truck will be coming from another dealership and be ready for pick up tomorrow night.

What should I look for when doing my inspection prior to officially taking delivery of the thing?

Here's a list so far:

cracked overhead console.
dents on hood (or anywhere else).
ask if recall or TSB work has been done on stereo, seat belts.
check radio to see if fade is evident while truck is on the lot.
ask that differential fluids be checked.

What else do you suggest? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

[Gig'em]

This list was posted by Half Shovel a while ago. There are more threads if you search for "check list"

1. Check to make sure the vehicle is equipped as ordered-make sure the truck has each and every option you are paying for. Demand to see the checklist the dealer is supposed to complete before delivery.
2. If you have the lock box on the driver's side of the bed, check to make sure the door is not creased and you have the lock cover in place.
3. If you have the DVD player, make sure you have the remote.
4. If you have the center console, make them promise to give you the coin tray if missing (they might tell you it doesn't come with one, but some dealers will give it to you or promise to order one for you).
5. If you have the utility bed, make sure you have the cleats.
6. If you have the tow package, make sure you have the wire harness connector (mine was in the glove box.
7. Carefully inspect the truck for scratches & dings all over (including the roof), look for any dings or cracks in the windshield. Check the seats, carpet & headliner for stains & tears. (If you find anything like this later, the dealer will likely say that you caused the damage after delivery).
8. The tire pressure is usually 45 for the delivery trip, should be reduced to proper pressure (on the tire sidewalls). A lot of reports here that the dealer doesn't set the tire pressure properly before delivery.
9. Check for various known potential problems: radio won't hold stereo (even with SSV turned off), splash guards and tail gate plastic mounted with too thin tape (tends to come loose, leaving a gap), bed liner separation, blistering, or peeling. This stuff might crop up later, but if initially present you should call it to the dealer's attention on delivery.
10. I like to make sure the fluid levels are up: oil, brake, trans, radiator. You might ask the dealer to check the torque on the wheel lugs. There are reports here that perhaps the torque was not set correctly and maybe that could warp the brake rotors.
11. Make sure all the paper work is correct in every detail (make sure they have the VIN number correct as that is a pain in the neck to correct later) - make sure the $ are correct (including any taxes they are charging) - Don't get screwed at the last minute on financing, extra charges, extended warranty. I would have all of this figured out in advance with plenty of time for you to check at your leisure so they don't rush you into making a mistake. Make them put down everything in writing that is either missing or needs to be fixed.
12. Make sure you get the manuals & all keys (2 regular + 1 valet)
13. Look under the back end and make sure you have the spare (If this is missing by some chance you will have a hard time proving it later).
14. Make them show you how to work the controls
15. Check around the front anchor screw on the overhead console for cracks in the plastic.
16. If you're getting an LE, adjust the seat, then get out and look under the front seat. Make sure the wiring harness in the center doesn't rub against the tab protruding from the subwoofer.
17. Check that the steering wheel is straight when the wheels are.
18. Check to make sure both tailgate cables are tensioned when the tailgate is open.
19. Ask for screws to mount the license plate in the front holder.
20. If you have tow mirrors, angle the bottom convex mirrors all the way towards the outside before driving off.
21. Make sure you get the right color floor mats.
switch for electric door locks does not "stick" when unlocking
22. check lap/shoulder belt for rear center seat to ensure it pulls out without catching.
23. look for blisters or un-adhered (sp?) spots on spray in bed liner

[Titan XE]

Make sure your monthly payments are absolutely correct. Two of three items in my case were correct except the payment was $10 more a month than it should have been. They had the 2% @ 60 months financing right, They had the almost $25 thousand finance amount right but the monthly payment was wrong! I pointed this out immediately and did not sign until it was retyped. The explaination was that GAP insurance was accidently factored in, knowing it is not a lease! I've been through all th BS before, just double check those figures.

[PolarisTitan]

There is GAP insurance on financed vehicles. They were probably BSing you anyway but there is GAP when you finance

[gedunk]

Make sure there's no pull to the right or left on the highway indicating it might be out of alignment! My dealer's service department is "alignment challenged" and caused me some grief getting that corrected.

Also, make sure they give you a full tank of gas.

[daschtick]

An excellent choice, if I do say so myself!

[Stitch]

Like everyone said before AND TAKE YOUR TIME,RESIST THE URGE TO DIRVE IT OFF THE LOT!

Get the key and send the salesman away!

This is your first & last chance to note anything wrong and have a free ticket to get it fixed-no questions asked. After you drive out... wellll... there is the possibility YOU did something.

Bring a flashlight , the (great !) posted list and go over,under, around and in. Every function,switch and button.

Take your time !

[VaTitanOwner]

Gig'Em's recap from Half Shovel is quite comprehensive. I would only add that you not take delivery at dusk or later so that you can see all the things to look for, especially the body and paint. It would be worth waiting until the next morning. Mine was missing the utili-trac rails on the bottom of the bed. Was hard to tell they were missing with the rubber covers in place. Good luck