16 Year Old Trying to Get a 240sx

[Persona]

You dont want a 240sx, they suck, are slow, wont get you the ladiezz. Get a civic

[Santous]

I'm not sure what's worst about your post Persona. The 240sx insult, or the insult to me telling me to get a civic. FML.

[mRodiek]

What alot of the people on here dont get is that if you want a 240, your gonna buy a 240, no matter what we say. IF your going to buy a 240sx then find a clean, running car that you can tinker with, not a huge project because youll get in way over your head.

Pick up a clean 5speed and do what you can WITHOUT ordering parts online and see how far you get, tthis will save you a headache and limit yourself so you dont get in over your head.

When you pick up your first 240, post it on here and let us see

[Santous]

Haha, thanks, I will for sure. I'm not sure how great it's gonna be, but it'll be mine, and I'm gonna put all of the money I can spare into it.

[Persona]

What alot of the people on here dont get is that if you want a 240, your gonna buy a 240, no matter what we say.

Exactly i knew that when i posted my above comment, if he wants one bad enough he will get one. But someone had to test his fanboy devotions. Just spend your money wisely and dont rush into anything, because you will regret it.Its always good to sleep on a purchase such as a car, and look everywhere. It will take a while if your picky, which you should be since its your hard earned money from the sound of it, but it will be worth it in the end.

[Black on Gold]

Never make your project car your daily.

Especially at 16 years old

[Santous]

I'll still have my subaru legacy for my daily.

[Chris28]

I think I got my s13 when I was either 16 or 17. Granted it sat in my garage for about 6 months while I fixed everything wrong with it. I was fortunate enough to have a daily driver during that time as well.

If you're not mechanically inclined don't get a 240, especially a swapped one. Since you have a daily, if you feel like learning about 240's then by all means get one. It's how we all learn. Just make sure you aren't buying a lemon.

[Anime_TuneR]

Glad you have determination to get the 240SX

Hot Import Nights @ the new Arlington Cowboy Stadium is coming at Oct 16 next month with their Drift Event and car show. Just a heads up if you're interested
Modified by Anime_TuneR at 8:14 PM 9/23/2009

[Ethien161]

Glad you have determination to get the 240SX

Hot Import Nights @ the new Arlington Cowboy Stadium is coming at Oct 16 next month with their Drift Event and car show. Just a heads up if you're interested

Modified by Anime_TuneR at 8:14 PM 9/23/2009

I live in San Antonio and it would be pretty kick to go to the event will their actually be a drift competition or....because i looked at the cowboys stadium website and they didnt show any information of a Hot import night there

[Bootstrap]

240 Is a Nice car, just lots of work to maintain, even more so with a engine swapbut it does pay off afterwards, trust me though, a project car in high school aint worth it though, im talking from recent experience

[rob912]

Why do you want a 240 too much trouble expectally in high schooli bought my first 240 2 years ago now im a senior now and i havent gotten the best grades i could have and you never get the girls all the girls hate riding in my car and thats with back seatsbut if your gonna get it it is an amazing car and fun to take to the track

sir u r so wrong im am a senior this year and have had my 240 for 2 yearsi have had girls come up and ask if i drive that the 240.. u get where im going with this it can be p**** wagon if done right...

but the 240 is played as s*** u dont want one seriously

[Bootstrap]

Yeah get a 240Z or a 300Z, There way nicer

[justclay]

Get a 240. If you don't you will be kicking yourself because you wanted one and didn't get it. Just be aware of what everyone on here is saying about maintenance. And be prepared for a ticket, it's going to happen at some point, but I would venture to say this is the case with ANY car you drive at your age.

Regardless of whether you fit the stereotype or not, that is working against you as well as experience. However, no better way to gain experience and bust the stereotype than to get the car you want and be on the ball about how you treat it and how you drive it.

As far as practical concerns go, I would recommend shying away from the SR for now (they're amazing, but also very finicky) and starting with a simple 5-spd. Start slow, maybe some coilovers and suspension goodies, lsd, etc. Create for yourself a comfortable, solid, good looking platform that can eventually receive the swap.

GL with whatever you decide

[manticore33]

Haha, thanks, I will for sure. I'm not sure how great it's gonna be, but it'll be mine, and I'm gonna put all of the money I can spare into it.

Just be smart and responsible. Working and fixing up cars can be very rewarding and if you are patient. Likewise, if you do it well and flip the car, you can build up some nice pocket cash. One key to follow market trends and not invest too much money into one particular car unless you deem it a keeper. Likewise, if you feel really committed to a platform ask yourself will you want it in 2, 5, or even 10 years from now?

Originally, I was all in love with my first 'real sports car' (1996 Talon TSi) and picked up a 1990 Talon TSi AWD while in college. My original plans were to build a higher-HP street machine. I spent hours researching the upgrade paths and then the overall cost hit me; I'm a part-time college student, I still want to go out with friends, go on trips, and etc and that super DSM plan died. Then I realized I could earn extra money buying cars and fixing them. So, I did that to fulfill my car lust. Then after getting a few nicer cars, I realized something: why not buy something I am completely satisfied with from the start? In the long run, it is cheaper than modding the hell out of something.

Now, I am 27 and all my cars are paid for (by buying and selling cars), I have a graduate degree, and owned my own house (for three years). Quite honestly, at this point in my life a super DSM would have been a waste. I saw many friends start the mod slope only to make the car unbearable or abandon the project. The 951, it is a car I will keep for many, many years to come (I've had it since 2006). And you know what? Stock it puts a smile on my face every time I drive it.

[manticore33]

Oh yes, my 240? I got an incredible price on it; allows me to flip my Audi before the market dies on it, keeps mileage off the other cars. And, when I am done with the 240 I should be able to get a nice 50-70% ROI and I plan on getting an old skool BMW 2002 or Porsche 914 (love that VW Type-IV engine).

/post whoring done

[Anime_TuneR]

I live in San Antonio and it would be pretty kick to go to the event will their actually be a drift competition or....because i looked at the cowboys stadium website and they didnt show any information of a Hot import night there

Heres more info about it

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[Bootstrap]

First off you have a 240sx and making about 180 to 190 per week to acquire an sr 20 you better have a better paying job or work more hours second off don't get an sr20 build your engine stock up is the best way, the same money you payed for the enchanted sr20 you could build your stock k.a and control the performance and torque. third with the money your making you could possibly get a turbo yes, but once you get that your gonna feel all that power and obviously a 16 year old isn't going to be thinking at the time about safety and blow the engine. your engine+ your turbo+ all the parts included+ the towing bill=alot of money, the look on your face priceless

DON'T GET A TURBO WITH THE INCOME YOUR MAKING SAVE YOUR MONEY BUILD YOUR ENGINE!

[sean@z1]

You live in Denton TX get you a cheap S13 with out rust if you are bent for JDM parts for it here is the place to go http://www.jhotimports.com/

[Nissan409]

Im 17, and a senior. I just bought a 1993 240 with a ka24det, has full coilovers, racing seats, and some other goodies. If you have a job and you buy a 240sx carefully and dont buy some pile, you should be fine . Now i dont think you should swap for a sr20, first off your probably not used to the power(little more power then your subie) and most likely you will show off to your friends and wreck it(my buddy did that), i would get a stock 240sx for around 2000-3500, a 5 speed with a dual cam KA if you can, and build it up from there, adding performance parts as you go.