Need help with 240sx

[orangeNblue]

I love it when people say things like "too many items to list on (insert website here)"

I mean honestly...you're selling a car. people wanna know what's done to it, take the time to type it up and sell your car. rant aside, this one to me seems like he's over selling his car. Paint, exhaust, and wheels alone put him around $5k if he got quality stuff. if he didn't do a quality job, then why would you want it. if you do wanna check it out, then here are some things to look for:
- make sure the hood is clear coated, find out why it was a piece of s**t and what he's done to it, look at the paint and check for runs, drips, etc. check to see if he did the door jams, trunk, and engine bay. check for rust (duh) and all of the usuals (tread life, leaks, power windows and locks work, shifting, etc)

It may just be someones attempt at making the car he wanted and he just got tired of putting time and money into it. or it could be a polished terd. If it turns out to be in good shape, then offer $5000. I wouldn't think it'd be worth much more, even if its in perfect shape....most people put a car up for sale expecting to negotiate.

[orangeNblue]

oops...double post....

[SixRunner]

modding =/= abuse

[SixRunner]

Are you talking the same car that Oatmealman just described for you?

Why do people confuse me with him so much? I complain a lot more.

The worst part is he talks about it like it's a different car, even thought I looked for the Kouki he was talking about on detroit craigslist. It's the same pic ffs.

i think you are refering to the black kouki, while everybody else is talking about the blue one. how could the pics be the same if i didnt post pics of the blue one? your somewhere in a land of your own. i dont even know what your talking about at this point.

[numbnuts240]

modding =/= abuse

99% of the time it does. people don't modify their vehicles to baby them.

[SixRunner]

none of my friends do, i guess i could see how modding could lead to abuse. but personally, if i modded my car, id baby it more than i would if was stock.

[numbnuts240]

not trying to be a d!ck, but you're lying. i wasn't born yesterday, and neither were your parents. i can see now why they won't let you have the money for a 240. you're 18, a legal adult, but still not mature in the head, so you're going to make bone-headed decisions. you're going to hot-rod around town with your buddies, attempting to prove something, and one day it might end badly, even more likely during the winter months. if you get your money and buy your dream car, good for you, i hope it all turns out well. but we've all been there, doing stupid things in cars we probably shouldn't have been driving and/or bought. just please, don't try to kid us, and more importantly, don't kid yourself, it only leads to regret.

[SixRunner]

I'm immature because i find a cherry car and want to buy it? damn, i wonder what you say about people that buy ferrari's.

[numbnuts240]

no, you're immature because you're 18 years old. look, it's not a personal attack or a defamation of your character, it's just a fact. i too was all full of piss and vinegar at your age. we're all experienced with this stuff and just trying to help you from making a mistake. my first car was a 240. i blew a clutch, then an engine, then crashed it. and i bought it completely stock off the original owner. i wasted a lot of money on a clean example, i wouldn't want you to waste money on something that may be a turd from the beginning. so relax and take the criticism with a grain of salt, no need to get all sassy.

btw i'm a huge ferrari fan. i envy anyone who can afford to buy one.

[nissangirl74]

If the seller can't be bothered with writing a proper ad to sell his car, I bet we could assume we can't be bothered with properly maintaining it. MOST people who have a legit car for sale will take the time to describe it very well and in detail. If they are on the shady side, they tend to describe it just like this guy did.

BTW, you never did answer my question.

[Bubba1]

I'm immature because i find a cherry car and want to buy it? damn, i wonder what you say about people that buy ferrari's.

The difference between you and Ferrari owners is that Ferrari owners can not only afford them but they understand how expensive it is to keep them. You don't.

You're immature because you do not yet recognize you have limited funds (for car ownership and other expenses), and seem desperate to own a car that your mom knows will wipe you out financially.

And don't delude yourself. Mods imply harder use, which implies shorter life and more repairs ahead. It also reduces value. It only temporarily increases value for a very small group of people: inexperienced naiive teenaged boys desperate to buy them, who then get angry once they realize they overpaid after wrecking it or attemping to sell it.

I'm not saying 240sx's are bad, or implying that you are not smart or do not know anything about brakes. But you're asking a group of people who've already gone thru what you're going thru now, and we are trying to help you avoid wasting your money. Essentially the same thing your mom is trying to do. You just don't see it yet

I'm sure there's a 240sx in your future, but you need to slow down and work with your mom to figure out exactly what you can actually afford and when. you're not at that point yet. I hope that makes some sense.


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[ni_san]

I gave up trying to make sense with the kid after he posted this:

aesthetics are the first if not second most important part of a car.

[Dattebayo]

I'm immature because i find a cherry car and want to buy it?

Also, there's nothing "cherry" about what you posted. Just fyi, "cherry" means that it's tricked out and finished, requiring no work and is complete eye candy for the masses. You, on the other hand, found a second hand econo-car with dents, gauge wiring incomplete and an old stock 4 banger in it. Not the same thing.

Proof enough that you sold yourself into believing the lie.

[orangeNblue]

okay here's what you need to do....not buy any car that you post up here. None of us will ever tell you to buy a modified car. and I do agree, if a car has modifications, its been ragged on. In some cases not as bad as others, but no one puts money into a car just to put it in a garage and never have fun with it. Not to say that I wouldn't ever buy a modified car, but if it has corners cut, no receipts, and is either incomplete or needs repairs, then there's pretty solid chance that you're buying a money pit, a lemon or both....

having said that, buying oem doesn't mean that your getting a perfect ride, but chances are is wasn't driven like speed racer. in the end, you'll make a decision on what you think is best and to be honest none of us will really care. I don't mean that in a mean way, because no one here wants you to end up with a lemon. but at the same time, no one is going to lose any sleep over your decision on a car. Whatever you decide, if it ends up having a problem, you'll most likely be able to come back and find an answer. Buy what you like, good luck, and for the love of God...please buy one where both doors open and the e-brake works!

[SixRunner]

I'm immature because i find a cherry car and want to buy it?

Also, there's nothing "cherry" about what you posted. Just fyi, "cherry" means that it's tricked out and finished, requiring no work and is complete eye candy for the masses. You, on the other hand, found a second hand econo-car with dents, gauge wiring incomplete and an old stock 4 banger in it. Not the same thing.

Proof enough that you sold yourself into believing the lie.

well... first off, the blue kouki has nothing wrong with excet an ebrake issue.. cherry? mhmm.
i certainly didnt see any dents on it.
I never said that the one with dents was cherry, by any means. that was a true fixer upper.

youre just lying to yourself at this point.

[SixRunner]

I gave up trying to make sense with the kid after he posted this:

aesthetics are the first if not second most important part of a car.

ill give you ascenario, given that the following cars are mechanically identical (same HP, engine, suspension, everything), which would you rather drive?

prius, each part is a different color primer, smashed fenders all around, rusted to hell.
or a
clean as hell lamborghini gallardo.

proof that asthetics are important.


and theres really only 2 things to a car, mechanics and appearance. I would rather have a clean car as opposed to a turbo'd turd

[Dattebayo]

The double speak in that page listing is incredible. First off:

This car is not a project car and never has been; when I bought this car it was a peace of sh*t that's why I invested too much on it and upgrading it

Derp. I like how he says it's not a project car and never has been, and then defines it as a project car.

Also:

It's a daily driver car it's perfect no problem at all, the only thing is that it doesn't have an E-brake

This guy should be in marketing. I guess he just somehow convinced us all that e-brakes aren't important.

Yeah, you just go on trusting the compression on your 150K mile engine.

[Bubba1]

ill give you ascenario, given that the following cars are mechanically identical (same HP, engine, suspension, everything), which would you rather drive?

prius, each part is a different color primer, smashed fenders all around, rusted to hell.
or a
clean as hell lamborghini gallardo.

proof that asthetics are important.


and theres really only 2 things to a car, mechanics and appearance. I would rather have a clean car as opposed to a turbo'd turd

I think you must have a cousin in Mt. Kisco NY (inside joke), because you're sounding like a fool. To answer your queston, in your case with your examples, YOU have no choice except the prius because you can't afford the Lambo. That has nothing to do with aesthetics and proof that it has EVERYTHNG to do with MONEY of which you don't have enough.

For a high school aged boy's first car (like you), aesthetics should be one of the LOWEST priorities. what's most important for soeone like you is something that's cheap, reliable, and safe. Because odds are, as young and inexperienced as you are, there's a significant chance you're gonna wreck that car. Don't try to argue by claiming you're a great driver with 2 years on your license. It's a fact and is why your insurance rates are higher than any other age group.