Need advice from you guys

Post by **Senji** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 11:24 pm

Hi, new to the forums and basically new to the automotive world. Right now I'm currently diriving a 91 crx... but have decided to purchase a s14. I should be getting that in two weeks when I get my next paycheck ^_^. Well, like I said, I just started to get into the beauty and appreciation of cars, especially when they are drifting. And well, I wanted to know some opinions on how I can learn about cars... I know pretty much didly-squat about them.. -.- So any suggestions would be most appreciated! Thanks !

On a side note.. About how much do 95 240's go for in your area?

Post by **Holisticbeatz** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 11:24 pm

Welcome to NICO

First off, the big red "search" button is your friend. It is located at the top right hand corner of this fine site. Be sure to use it before you decide to post a new thread. Because quite possibly, the topic in question may have been covered before.

Second, read this: http://www.nissaninfiniticlub....=1259

Thirdly, the admins and mods here carry a very big stick.

Senji wrote:On a side note.. About how much do 95 240's go for in your area?

In my area, Los Angeles, CA. 1995 240SX's go on average of $5,000 to $7,000 depending on condition. As for your area, I suggest you do some research on Kelly's Blue Book and Autotrader.

Post by **SmithSR** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 11:24 pm

Senji, welcome to NICO! There's quite a few ways to learn about cars. The best way is to get a job at an tire/auto shop of some sort. You'll learn more in a week then you will in a lifetime of internet browsing. A dealer lot kid is another good job which will introduce you to many cars...hang around some techs, find out what cars are crap and which cars are decent..and so on.

Saw a '95 last week for sale $5700 painted an ugly shade of blue.

Engineering beauty starts here.

-Phil

Website · Post by **TurboKA37** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 11:24 pm

bought mine for 7k from a dealer with 1 year warranty and it had everything checked and a tune up

Post by **240marcuSX** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 11:24 pm

hey, where in virginia do you live?? you dont live in chesterfield do you??

Post by **240SXedUp** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 11:24 pm

I got my 95 240SX SE for 6500 with 60000 miles on it. Manual with clarion cd deck

Post by **Senji** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 11:24 pm

wow nice, thanks for the welcome guys. No I live in Annandale VA. Hmm really wish I had the time to get a part time job or something that you guys suggested, but I already work full time and the job is such a stressful job... hehe. but hey, its good money. Yeah, I think I got lucky, Im getting a 95 240 for 4200, only thing wrong with it, is it has some little rust spots, about the size of the tip of my finger nail, has about 100k miles on it, which shouldnt be too bad since I wanna eventually do a SR20 swap on it. and the horrible, horrible tint job that is peeling. hehe. its also coming with a clarion reciever. even though ill just sell it and get a alpine :oface

Post by **implict** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 11:24 pm

Welcome to Nico:ylsuper

Website · Post by **TurboKA37** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 11:24 pm

nice deal. get a frsh paint job and thats a decent 95 240 for 5200-sum

Post by **Senji** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 11:24 pm

yeah... right now its gold... was thinking of going along with like.. a dark blueish / purple look... but the most important thing i need to do right now is to learn how a car works and how to fix stuff and yadda yadda. -.-

Post by **drift-sx** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 11:24 pm

really has the basics there how cars work its good to get started.http://auto.howstuffworks.com

since you expressed some interest in drifting here are some sites to read...http://phors.locost7.info/contents.htm - the physics of racing.http://supervroum.free.fr/pilotageetcerveau2.htm - driving & yor brainhttp://www.grmotorsports.com/techmain.html - helpfull hintshttp://www.turnfast.com/ - just great infohttp://www.modernracer.com/ - and so on.....http://autocrossracer.com/Be%2...r.htm - autocross related

that should keep you busy for a while.

p.s. good work on getting rid of the crx

Post by **Senji** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 11:24 pm

wow thanks drift ^_^

Actually I havent sold the CRX yet... -.- trying to get rid of it asap, without losing too much money on it. MMMm just 10 more days till I get my s14... (its like christmas all over again!)

Post by **IveBeenBad** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 11:24 pm

drift-sx gave you all you need

Post by **slip** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 11:24 pm

welcome to the rewarding and sometimes stressfull world of automotive repair i got my 91 240 sedan se for swaping out a motor in a sunbird, so i figure i got around 350 in it since the guy paid for the motor and fluids of course it needs work interior 2nd gear sincs, and a hood mines bent but it only has 94000 on it but it purrs like a kitten

Post by **Senji** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 11:24 pm

anyone have any idea on like... how I can possibly get a part time position working somewhere to get some real life experience? like maybe a dealership or something..? like what are the positions called and such? how do i go abouts getting it? thanks drift... been really reading on those links you gave me, learned alot ^_^

Post by **drift-sx** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 11:24 pm

you can go to dealerships but since you don't seem to have any schooling on the automotive industry you can start at the bottem and try to get a position of "lot attendant/car detailer" you will be the bottem of the barrel washing and waxing cars making them look nice for customers but jsut being around a shop all day you will deffenetly learn something. there are also clean up positions in the actuall shop, i don't know the technical name jsut put clean up. also a car jockey (bringing cars around for customers) as far as dealerships go thats all i can think of. Also the tire shop idea would be good. Depending on where you go you might beable to get a position at like a jiffy lube or something liek that where you could do oil changes and tire rotatio or whatever the hell they do, but they usualy look for people who have automotive service technition certificates, but yeah good luck with all that.

Post by **Rockenreno** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 11:24 pm

Welcome Senji! Sounds like you have the right idea about finding out about the car you're buying! I suggest buying the "Factory Service Manual" or "FSM" for your car. I bought one for my 1996 240sx right after I purchased the car and I have used it repeatedly. It will tell you how to do almost all maintainence on your car. You can find them on ebay for ~$80 and it's well worth it. Don't skimp and get the ones that come on CD; you want the big, fat black book that's really expensive and really worth it. Best of luck!

Post by **Just another 240** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 11:24 pm

if you want to learn something about cars i don't suggest going to a dealership and start off with the position "car jockey or detailer", all you going to be doing is driving or cleaning ALL DAY LONG. Go to a private shop or as drift-sx said towards the end of his statement-going to jiffy lube and ask for the position "mechanic helper" or osmething like that would be a good idea oR you can go to school and learn.

Post by **Senji** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 11:24 pm

yeah im gonna look into that... but the only problem with that is, I already have a full time job, but its from 3pm - 1130pm... so i just need to find something that is parttime or something. ugh. why cant we just download information like in the matrix :P would be so much easier hehe. thanks for the info guys

Post by **BadMojo** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 11:24 pm

Rockenreno wrote:You can find them on ebay for ~$80 and it's well worth it.

I believe you can get a FSM direct from Nissan's supplier or a dealership for < $80 shipped. Bonus: Dealership won't rip you off like some random guy on Ebay.

Post by **Rockenreno** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 11:24 pm

They are hard to find at dealerships, and usually the same price or more expensive than ebay. I bought mine from someone off Zilvia for $80 shipped. It's hard to find it for any less than that, but if you can, more power to you!

Post by **Senji** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 11:24 pm

hmm dont suppose anyone would like to help me answer a few questions personally off the boards? i got some questions about some engine swaps and stuff like that... and like yeah lol. dont want to spam the board with stupid questions -.- If someone could IM me at : AzianPrizide (AIM) that would be cool. thanks

Post by **drift-sx** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 11:24 pm

use the search button it will answer all your questions in regards to engine swaps

Post by **Cyberkreig** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 11:24 pm

Senji - Welcome

Please readup about the common engine swaps for our cars.. searching NICO may be difficult as there are literaly 100's of threads about "SR" and "engine swap" So i'd suggest checking out the FAQ in each of the engine forums. You can feel free to message me on AIM and ask questions, but I will expect you to have made SOME effort to learn for yourself. You put the time & effort into learning and any of us will be glad to help you.

Post by **Senji** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 11:24 pm

bleh I saw that one coming a mile away...

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