buying a 95 SE

[sundance]

Hi,

I don't know much about cars, but i'm trying to educate myself as much as I can. I am in the market for a used car and went out to get a good ole reliable and functionable Civic, but ran across a 1995 240SX SE and love it. I test drove the car yesterday and even more excited now, but there are some questions i have. The car visually is in pretty good shape. There are few scratches, but not bad for an old car. However, the car's vents only work on #4 and the stereo do not work. The gal who's selling the car said that the vents and stereo don't work b/c the connections are not hooked up and she hasn't had a chance to do it yet. Do you think I should be concern? She said that she'll get it fixed, but I'm concern there is an underlying issue because this happened when she went took her car in for a battery change. Odd that they would touch the electrical system for a battery change. Additionally the "check engine" light was illuminated the entire 15 min or so that I test drove it and she said that that light's been on since she's gotten the car for about 4 years now, but she's never had a problem. Do you think there's more to this? I'm not sure what I should do. The car drives fine otherwise. I didn't notice anything esle other than squeeky brakes. Help

[Tino]

everybody is getting s14 se's. cept me. Squeaky brakes won't cost you an arm and leg. Check engine light might be fine other members will get more involved i bet. The stereo and vents should be a small fix.

[UncleBen]

take it to a mechanic you trust and see whats up. the computer is obviously throwing a code so go get it checked. prolly sumthin to do w/ emissions or sumthin stupid.

[nuQ]

weird, i have a 91 sentra with the same problem with the blower on the vents. only works on the 4 spot! it's basically my beater car so i'm not too concerned. as long as i get heat!!! the check engine light is most likely an emission problem, usually not a huge issue. drove a mustang for over a year with the light on, it was one of the oxygen sensors. if she's going to fix the problems herself, great. if not, a good idea to get someone who knows what they're looking for to poke around. doesn't sound like anything fatal, besides, the 240 will be much more fun than a civic.

[Holisticbeatz]

How much is she asking for?

[sr20power]

hey holisticbeatz did you pick up the 240?

[sr20power]

i just picked up an s14...it's at the mechanic to make sure everything is alright.....i would definitely pick the 240 over the civic!