Go For It! or Let It Go?

[Metman2J]

Just looking for thoughts on a 240 I managed to find in my town that is for sale. I have a good daily driver and am looking for a project/drift car. Thoughts on this one?

According to the owner, the engine was recently rebuilt. The odometer says about 132K.

Modified by Metman2J at 1:45 PM 9/10/2008[/i

Modified by Metman2J at 10:07 AM 5/12/2009
Modified by Metman2J at 11:00 AM 5/12/2009

[maroon240]

broken link, FIX MEOW!

[Metman2J]

broken link, FIX MEOW!

Haha, I was working on it. Thanks though.

[Mista Lee]

price?i'd only go if it were cheap.

[Metman2J]

price?I'd only go if it were cheap.

Owner said $100 takes it.

[musashin]

Umm, what's with the pink all over the place?

[Metman2J]

Umm, what's with the pink all over the place?

Something weird that my phone did with the lighting when I took the pic.

[maroon240]

Abort abort I repeat abort mission!! theres no doors, no tires no bumpers or fenders. It looks like he parted most of it out, even for 100 bucks I don't think it's worth it. I would be to much of a hassel to even get it on a flat bed. Frame looks bent to.

[Metman2J]

Abort abort I repeat abort mission!!

Have you been talking to my wife?
Modified by Metman2J at 7:29 PM 5/4/2008

[Jadesr20det]

looks bad bro stay away......how convienant that the motor was rebuilt but u have no way of testing it

[maroon240]

Have you been talking my wife.

LOL, not goin to ask. Just wait for a good one, at least a towable car to come around, and get it.

[Metman2J]

When I talked to her about it, she was stating that it looked like it needed a lot of work and I noted that I don't really have a place to work on a car right now...which I do, but it's about 17 miles from our house.

[Metman2J]

While thinking about the reactions I was receiving about the current state of the car, I had this thought.

I did not express the goals that I had for this project, which included a Silvia front-end conversion, an SR20DET swap and possibly a 5-lug conversion.

With this information in mind, does everyone still have the same opinion?

[Michael.Timz]

you're northern.. check it for rust. also, eyeball the frame and see if it IS bent.

otherwise, i don't know why you wouldn't take a $100 shell.. if i'm not mistaken, the sheetmetal is worth that much in scrap.

[ag240]

Where's the rest of the car??

IMOI would say to find one that has the majority of it's parts still Ie: Rolling shell.

If you have $$ to dish out then by all means go ahead...

[Flicktitty]

i would do it. then look at it upclose and if its too bad for you sell it/part it out. it's $100 that is really easy to make back in the S13 word just byparting it out. or hell scrap metel is almost $400 a ton in some spots. you won't loose money.

[Priceless89]

I say go for it.....^ like above and if you have the money, and spare partsthis is one of mine.

[Metman2J]

you're northern.. check it for rust. also, eyeball the frame and see if it IS bent.

otherwise, i don't know why you wouldn't take a $100 shell.. if i'm not mistaken, the sheetmetal is worth that much in scrap.

Rust doesn't look too bad on it.

The owner is also the owner of a body shop. There was a frame pull done when they first got the car in.

[Metman2J]

Car is still there and I am still thinking about getting and am trying to work a deal with the owner.

[snwbrdr435]

why is it covered in trix yogurt

i would suggest on not buying it. But if you think that it is worth it go ahead. any other pics of the car that are clear?

[niemczykj]

dude buy my car... its already running and stock and would make for a good project... i dont have the time or money to give her what she deserves

[Metman2J]

dude buy my car... its already running and stock and would make for a good project... i dont have the time or money to give her what she deserves

I would, but I don't have the upfront money to do it.

[niemczykj]

honestly we could probably work something out if u are interested... shoot me an email or give me a call sometime this weekend... [email protected] 860-882-9935

[gqxdrew]

looks like a good buy, can easily part it out for more than you bought it for

[heartofaskyline]

wtf are you blind, what parts are there left to sell

[sleepwalker4758]

I would say "No" but if $100 is nothing to you, buy it then scrap it, put that poor car to rest already.

[ka-t4u]

look just wait for some ignorant person like i did! mine was 80 bucks only with a blown engine, its a 93, the only thing that sucks is that mine is autotragic but i'll take care of that when i get the money, everything was perfect and it only needs a paintjob

[pntang]

well talk it down to 50 and take it...put it on jack stands and slowly work on it...it'll be nice thing to keep u from busy...and if u dont have time to work on it w/e...cover it up...then when u do do some more work on it...take care of the rust 1st though...i dont see y someone w/ a stable job can't make this work...even w/ family and bills...etc...cuz it really doesn't cost all that much only time wise...and if u have a kid already u that'll be bonding time....

[Metman2J]

well talk it down to 50 and take it...put it on jack stands and slowly work on it...it'll be nice thing to keep u from busy...and if u dont have time to work on it w/e...cover it up...then when u do do some more work on it...take care of the rust 1st though...i dont see y someone w/ a stable job can't make this work...even w/ family and bills...etc...cuz it really doesn't cost all that much only time wise...and if u have a kid already u that'll be bonding time....

I'm trying to work out a trade for a dead Saturn with the guy. As far as kids, I have two girls...a 3 yr old and a 4 mo old.

[Metman2J]

Project aborted.

Here is my new FREE project car...1987 Ford Mustang



No, it's not a turbo. :roll:

I still have some more of the interior parts to get from the guy and extra exterior parts. Then possibly I will be buying a motor from him. Then next thing would just be the trans.

After it's running (and moving)...I might paint it.