need advice

Post by **Kuroryu** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 2:05 pm

i'm just getting my license and all, and i'm extremely new to the car scene, but i learn fast so i happened to set my eyes on a nice '93 240SX SE black hatchback, i was wondering if you think a 240 is a good car to start with

any other comments/suggestions are welcome, i really appreciate your help in my decisionIs a 240SX a good car to start with?

Post by **specialkonrd** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 2:05 pm

i started with a 240 not knowing **** about cars. its a very forgiving car. good to start with imo. make sure u take someone with u that knows about cars when ur lookin at it

Post by **Anand** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 2:05 pm

Offcourse go with a 240! very good cars to start with!! Welcome to the boards and enjoy your stay! If you end up buying a Honda... don't ever post here again! =)

Post by **Former_240_s14** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 2:05 pm

def. go with a 240, not matter if its a s13 or a even better "lol" s14 : ). welcome to the boards

Post by **Bbill528** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 2:05 pm

240 my first car...

Post by **Kuroryu** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 2:05 pm

i have plenty of car fanatic friends, so i'll make sure to bring them with

and i definitely don't think i'll ever buy a honda, the prelude is too pricy:eek: and the civic, even though it's body style is pretty sweet:ylsuper , has front wheel drive:mad:

Post by **The Mic** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 2:05 pm

240sx is my 1st and only car........

Post by **Kuroryu** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 2:05 pm

tell me what you think, should i buy it?

'93 240SX SE black hatchback for $6,000, has 73,312 miles on it, it looks great and well maintained by the pic

it's ~1500 more than blue book though, so could you direct me to some good used dealers, preferably located near Phoenix

Post by **Nebraska240sx** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 2:05 pm

that is a good price for a nice looking car, but take in what you are getting, and that 6 grand will look a lot nicer, and remeber you might not find another 240 that looks that good for that price

Post by **shyda** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 2:05 pm

kuruyuko thats a bit pricey man.... Im getting my white 240 sx(93) tommorow for only 3650 canadian$ and its only 193000km

Post by **Syntax360** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 2:05 pm

that's a real clean 240....i paid $2k for mine and that one is definitely more of a looker ;-) I'd grab it in a second

Post by **TrunkMonkey** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 2:05 pm

HEY! who's the clown that voted for the freakin volvo?

that is a very clean car. you won't find many in that good of a condition. you won't be sorry if you decide to get it.

welcome to nico.

-demetrius

Post by **lilaznvietboi** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 2:05 pm

The 240SX iz my first car. I paid 2k for mine with 90k on the engine.

Post by **AZhitman** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 2:05 pm

Kuro - I'm in Phoenix as well. Let me know what part of town you're in and I might find time to go look at it with you.

Welcome to NICO!!!

p.s. NO DEALERS!! Buy from a private owner....

Post by **Kuroryu** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 2:05 pm

actually, the only drawback about that black 240 is that it's in North Carolina :rolleyes

Post by **Former_240_s14** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 2:05 pm

i don't know, sounds a lil too pricey, why don't you contact azhitman and you two go car searchin. that would be a blast. good luck regardless

Post by **UncleBen** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 2:05 pm

thats to much, i'm almost ready to say "way" to much. even tho the car looks like its in GREAT shape, and with low mileage, i can see why they are askin so much. but don't pay more than like 5 or 5500 for it. i paid 5500 for my '95 SE. granted, had 113k miles when i got it, but still, that car is a '93. don't pay out the wahzoo for it

Post by **Former_240_s14** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 2:05 pm

is the one for sale a auto, that is one reason why you got yours for the price you did ben, lol "just joking man!!!" gotta give you some crap, haven't for a while : )

Post by **fenrisx** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 2:05 pm

That car is sweet..and exactly what I'm wanting. :\

Yeah, 6,000 seems a lil high. Wasn't one of you talking abouta guy selling his 240sx for 4,000 and it only had 40,000 on it..It was a S13 too..I think it was a '92 or '93. In any case. Check http://www.autotrader.com too..That car looks nice but 6,000 does seems high.. :\

Post by **Kuroryu** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 2:05 pm

yeah, it's a manual, and i asked the owner and they're willing to haggle, so i can get it for ~5400 or so, my mother is a great haggler

Post by **JESTER** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 2:05 pm

For $6000 you can get an s14, or an s13 and a turbo. I am not willing to pay over $3000 for an S13, I dont care how good it looks. I am a cheap SOB. Or better yet, a poor SOB.

Anyway, welcome to the board.

Post by **b240** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 2:05 pm

yea i think it is high as well...since they will haggle they must of put it way high..bring them down. Good luck

Post by **Kuroryu** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 2:05 pm

well, if i don't get the car, i'll look forward to meeting you, AZhitman, and going out to look for a nice 240, like Former_240_s14 suggested, even if i do get this car, i'd like to get to meet you anyway, you could help me with some techniques like drifting and i can get into stuf..... kinda blank now, been awake since 6am, my mother was having a huge garage sale, well, at least i made over $100

Post by **s0ldats** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 2:05 pm

also, make sure you keep a little extra money on the side in case something with the car goes wrong... things wear out on these 240s...especially when they're driven properly

just to give some perspective, i bought my 91 for 1800

Post by **Kuroryu** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 2:05 pm

ok, should i really care whether my first car has AT or MT?which would you suggest for a first car?

Post by **lilaznvietboi** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 2:05 pm

I started with a MT. I suggest that you should get an MT if you learn fast!!

Post by **wingzero** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 2:05 pm

Welcome to NICO!

I don't think you would find a better first car than an S13, cheap, fun, reliable, that car only gets better with time. But get one in that's in good condition, take it from me, pay a little more for something solid and save yourself the headache later. You shouldn't have to pay more than 2.5k-3k. Good luck!

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