need help...ka24de motor..

[sr20power]

i just went to look at a 95 240 sx. its an se model, has 5 lugs, white face gauges, lip spoiler, rear spoiler, and abs. The motor has about 108,000 miles on it .... i don't know too much about cars, i was wondering if anybody can give me any tips on what to look for? I test drove the car and its been awhile since i last drove a stick, but i believe the clutch is fine and it sounded and drove okay...i didn't notice anything out of the ordinary. i didn't see any oil leaks around the head and vavle cover....any info will be great.....i hope to be driving a 240 soon....thanks

[bp2ooo]

sounds like you covered most of the baisc's. I would say check the fluids, oil, and trans fluid. Also take it to someone, or one of your friends that knows a little more about cars maybe.

[sr20power]

right...i'm trying to take it to my mechanic but the lady won't let me take it because its not registered or insured....but thanks for the help.

[b240]

I think if your planning on buying it and just taking it to a mechcanic there is a exception for having it registered and insured.

[UncleBen]

:Werd

[sixxdeuce]

make sure you drive it at high speeds to make sure that there are no vibrations or alignment issues, also I would recommend shifting into gears at some high revs to make sure the syncros are good, seems like a common problem on 240s

[sr20power]

good watching out....thanks for the tip.......sixxdeuce

[Structure240sx]

put the driver side window down half way then open and close the door. it should shake bad like mine its a common problem on s14's you can talk down the price a lil more with that. u'll be ok driving it to a shop have them check all the bushings. i got mine with the same amount of miles both strut rod bushings were shot and now my subframe bushings are crap.

[sr20power]

hey thanks alot for the tip....structure240sx...if it works more money for the build-up..yeah their asking for $5500...is that about right?i think i'm getting desperate...i just want a 240 in my garage (Ive been waiting one for so long).....thanks for the info

[y3llows14]

You said it has ABS which means LSD.....you lucky bastard!!!

[sr20power]

95 se model are equipped with abs...then it has lsd?sweet.....=)

[stretch240sx]

check for rust. and check for where it was parked for oil to make sure it wasnt in one place for a long time and leaking oil. check tread on tire... just abunch of little stuff that you can talk down 100 bucks here and there...

[sr20power]

yeah....the car had alot of dust on it so it was hard to tell....but it look like it had new tires on itthere wasn't any oil leaks under the car......I'm going back tomorrow after i chek out the vin#...i'll keep you guys posted....i hope to be a proud owner of a 240