1985 200sx with KA swap- I need advice!

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Coach TayTay
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This is my very first post, and I need a little help. You guys probably all know a bit more about 240s and 200s and all, so I figured I could get some answers out of you.

So I found a 1985 200sx with a 91 240sx engine, transmission, and interior. Apparently it has 190k on the odometer, but the engine was rebuilt 2 years ago. New tires on what seem to be aftermarket rims (hard to tell in the pic for sure), and the guy is moving and must sell quickly. 1500 asking.

Good deal? What are some red flags or things to watch out for or check when I go to look at the car? Please, any help would be greatly appreciated!


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darens13
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Car: '93 240sx, '90 chevy 1500, '49 dodge pickup

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check for rust!

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fender-startocaster
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Car: 1990 240sx

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Never buy a car at night. trust me, i know from experience.

Ninjamasta
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Go with plenty of daylight and don't forget to bring a LED flashlight or any flashlight too. Trust me even with daylight there is some places that is so dark like strut, under the engine (check for oil leaks), check for any crack around the fender well and try pulling it off the frame rail to see if its rust spot.I didn't check these spots and ended up fixing it.

hbpignosePA
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if its not rusty sure

and if all the electronics work its not a bad deal.

but if there is wiring gremlins forget it

im trying to debug mine and its a b****


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