Can't buy a new car so $$ back in the 240!!!!

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Morph
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Ya long story short can't get a loan for this A4 i was looking at so im gonna put even more $$ in the 240.

I got about 5k to spend( Was gonna be the down payment on a new car or newer).

Guys got any suggestions??? I already have a Black Top swap with exhaust and front mout IC, upgraded head gasket, RAS.

I really need a new suspension so im going to get some Megan Racing Coils.

What else guys...


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Get the engine pulled and cleaned/bored etc. What all have you done to your 240? Why not get a Sentra or something? Thats a quarter of the price of a nice 20K car with a $5000 down payment.

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all adjustable arms, bushings, sway bars, front brace, paint, wheels/tires, brake upgrade...

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KromCube wrote:Get the engine pulled and cleaned/bored etc. What all have you done to your 240? Why not get a Sentra or something? Thats a quarter of the price of a nice 20K car with a $5000 down payment.
I've mainly just done engine work till this point, nothing on the exterior where is it needs to be focused, bc my paint is s***.

Would love to do that thats the reason i was trying to get another car so i could pull the motor and rebuild it, it doesnt need to be rebuilt i just wanted to do it, strip the car down to bare metal sand and repaint the whole thing inside and out.

So projects now have to be limited to a weekend.
numbnuts240 wrote:all adjustable arms, bushings, sway bars, front brace, paint, wheels/tires, brake upgrade...
Ya i was thinking that as well paint might have to come from a spray can though. I need a few k just to get a nice one.

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numbnuts240 wrote:all adjustable arms, bushings, sway bars, front brace, paint, wheels/tires, brake upgrade...
this. get SPL arms, you got the money so buy the best.

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save your money for a while so you can buy the new car later.

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I want a Alpine White A35 with a Gloss Black roof, dropped on Gold VS-XX's and a nice lip up front

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Black on Gold wrote:I want a Alpine White A35 with a Gloss Black roof, dropped on Gold VS-XX's and a nice lip up front
I'd be good with an RS4 n everything else you said.

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why not go for a 350z? or possibly 370

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NiceLyphe wrote:or possibly 370
Because he already said he can't get a loan for the same amount.

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buy a stock 240 and daily it, even if it's automatic.an you'll love your SR even more, plus you will be able to take it apart without rushing things....

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NiceLyphe wrote:why not go for a 350z? or possibly 370
I have a Great Dane and shes a kind huge, i want a 4 door car so she can sit in the back comfortablly. Plus i already have a fast 2 door car no reason to get another one .
Philipio wrote:Because he already said he can't get a loan for the same amount.
Ya that too.
safin wrote:buy a stock 240 and daily it, even if it's automatic.an you'll love your SR even more, plus you will be able to take it apart without rushing things....
Thats one thing i havent thought of yet. Only problem would be finding one in good condition and that isnt overpriced to hell.
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splparts.com

that should take care of most of your budget.

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Morph
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I'll give ya 20 bucks for the lot. I have some of the parts already like the rotors, brake lines, but need everything else.


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