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Post by **s13EastTN** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 4:28 am

Well I think I might have found myself a 240. Here's the specs:

1991 Nissan 2405 speedSE (IE power windows, sun roof, alloy wheels etc)

Pros:Brand new engine with 70k miles.Interior is pretty good, driver seat isn't torn.No rust in the trunk area or at the rear spoilerFast as hell for stock (daaayuuum in other words)

Cons:Paint is faded on some areasHas the infamous timing chain tick, but it's barely noticeable and has only been doing it for about a month (so says private owner) however, with an engine with 70K miles I would expect it to start up right about now anyways.

All this for $500, what do you guys think?

Post by **Hijacker** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 4:28 am

nice. faded paint for a 13 year old car is acceptableespecially for 500 bucks

Post by **NIGHTfall_240sx** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 4:28 am

well i picked up my first 240sx (1992) for $3,000 with 90K miles on it paint was faded 5spd and all.... it was fast too

so i would jump on that deal if i were you.

Post by **Altiman94** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 4:28 am

500 bux, you cannot pass that up. Snatch it up before someone else does.

Post by **Rex** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 4:28 am

I should go check this car out first hand to make sure it's a good deal. Shoot me the address

A running 5 spd S13 for $500, jump on it (assuming clean title).

Post by **s13EastTN** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 4:28 am

Hehe thnx guys, i should be picking it up this week if all goes well.

Post by **rico05** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 4:28 am

Damn...I paid $2300 for my 91 coupe SE with 149k miles, non working HUD and faded paint. Now, my timing chain is so shot, it almost no longer clacks;) Get that car or send me the addres cuz I will!

Post by **Z3Px** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 4:28 am

Thats how much i paid for my 89 240 coop with non working digi-hud and very faded paint. Still runs! I say do it!

Post by **180fan** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 4:28 am

dude man 500 is cheaper than what 89 240sx shells with ~200k sell for in the Bay Area. Get it even if it's just for parts dude 500 is an awesome deal.

Post by **90N240** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 4:28 am

dam i paid 450 for mine but it has 300k

Post by **SilviaS14KA24DE** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 4:28 am

just make sure there is no frame damage. Get the VIN# and run it on carfax (or facts? forgot lol). You don't want a car that has been in TOO many accidents ya know? So just check the number to be safe.

Post by **s13EastTN** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 4:28 am

Checked it out, some lady backed into it in a parking lot, and hit the passenger side front fender, that would explain the new paint there :p Other than that that is the only accident that car has been in.

Post by **D1SR240** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 4:28 am

do you know how bad the damage was, if it wasn't bad i'd definetly get it.

~swave

Post by **s13EastTN** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 4:28 am

Just the right front fender was mushed up, has a new one on there, so the body is perfect, just the paint is faded, not a big deal, I will just primer it black.

Post by **Fenvy** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 4:28 am

for 500$? I will take it in a heart beat, I will take it even if it's salvage

Post by **NiSmo240luvR** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 4:28 am

500 bucks?!? getttt it.....any 240 for 500 is a good deal specially one with 70k miles!!!

Post by **s13EastTN** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 4:28 am

Yep, hopefully I will pick it up this week if all goes well *crosses fingers*

Post by **spec-u-later** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 4:28 am

Very nice. If you don't buy it I will.

Post by **fastblue240sx** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 4:28 am

I paid $2000 for mine. I got a 1989 se model and I love it. I would have jumped on it even faster if it had only been $500. If it runs good I'd say take it! I don't think I'll ever buy any other car after owning my 240. Plus they have so much potential. SOOO much. :firedevil

Post by **s13EastTN** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 4:28 am

Well I picked it up today (today is also my birfday) and I gotta tell you I love this car. I can't wait to start doing some mods to it!

Post by **cow** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 4:28 am

Where in East TN are you??

Car sounds like a good deal..

Post by **Phax** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 4:28 am

$500?! You had to come on the internet and ask whether or not you should do it!?!?!?!!!!

I'll tell you what. If you give me the seller's number, I'll give them a call and negotiate the price down even further, therefore maximizing your investiment. As a fee, you can give me half of whatever I can save you.

Post by **Jesda** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 4:28 am

For $500 I wouldnt care if it was missing doors and wheels. Shower curtains and steel rims get the job done!!!

Post by **s13EastTN** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 4:28 am

Hehe, I just kept talking him down, it was a breeze. It's a great car and today I have the fun of changing all the spark plugs/wires/oil/filers/etc and making the car run like new again.

btw I live in Greeneville, about 45 min west of JC, and about an hour and 15 min from knoxville.

Post by **UTWarrenG** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 4:28 am

i'll give you $750 for it

Post by **s13EastTN** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 4:28 am

Hehe, no thanks, I think I'll keep this for a while :p

Website · Post by **Maverick7687** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 4:28 am

Dont let that get away if it runs and all..I am payin 2,300 for a '92 SE

Website · Post by **Maverick7687** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 4:28 am

I was going to get this 92 like a month and a half ago..The guy I am buying it from didnt have the title yet..The person who had the title was on vacation..all I have heard for the past month is, it will be next week, it will be next week...Kinda startin to get pissed.. I think he applied for a lost title..and if you mail it it takes 6 weeks.. *crosses fingers* I hope nothin is wrong with the title..as in TOTAL!! THat would really suck!

Post by **silkk** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 4:28 am

i bought mine for $2500 and it had a broken hud, 200k on the obo, chipping paint, and chrome rims

Post by **IlIkEmYz** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 4:28 am

mine was like 2700 and it was a salvaged title.

the axle rwd was broken and the frame was a little bent but my dad bought the car any ways.

but i runs good and i still love it. Great value for a first car.

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