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[Gear junkie]

Wassup guys,

For a while I've been thinking of picking up a project car, something I can work on and modify and also use to develop my driving skills and I'm thinking a 240SX may be the way to go. I was wondering if anyone could give me some tips for when I get around to actually shopping for one, like what common problems should I be aware of, and things I should look or listen for during a test drive to see if the car was abused. I won't be buying the car anytime soon as there are other things I have to take care of first, plus I want to take my time and do this right.

Thanks

[Axel Grungy]

the timing chain rattle is the only real "defect" our cars have. other than that, its just the regular stuff youd check for when buying any car. clutch slipping, burning oil, clean coolant etc

[DriftFactory]

You forgot the other defect. Nissan never sealed the holes for the crappy foam spoiler on the hatch. Thus, hatch cancer!

[Axel Grungy]

ah so true. only applies to 13's tho. also do a carfax, i wont buy a car w/o it.

[Megaseth]

dont forget the goo filled bushings that are now anywhere from 10-15 years old on most S13s that are stock.

[[Zero-S]]

Damn bushings

I really need to replace mine...as well as every other part on my car.

[Dirtylou]

I hate foamy trunk spoilers . Anybody got some nickels and a tig welder?lol

[Megaseth]

i got ten RTV filled holes right now >:-(....

hey rob, you should hear roxy when she does a nose dive....she creaks and grumbles and grones like the old lady she is...damn TC rod bushings....

[NSR_s30]

My trunk lid has no rust........nor does my trunk anywhere. It's weird, especially with the rest of the rust on the car. The trunk though is flawless I lucked out. Carfax definitely helps out.

[Megaseth]

thats cause you have a coupe....damn non-foam spoilers.....

[nsrZ32]

My trunk lid has no rust........nor does my trunk anywhere. It's weird, especially with the rest of the rust on the car. The trunk though is flawless

Definately one of the most solid parts on your car. Still say get a CF lid though

[NSR_s30]

thats cause you have a coupe....damn non-foam spoilers.....

I know I was pointing out how weird it was that it's so solid and not one bit rusty. But ya the cf one is hot.

[Mr1der]

ugh that thing is fitted horrible...doesn't match the lines at all!