reason's to buy a 240
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s40sxDragon
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reason's to buy a 240
I just landed myself a pretty good job, and im gettin kinda bored of driving my Automatic around. (97 olds) Im lookin to buy a different car, and im checking my options. I like the way the 240's look, they are cheap, and reliable from what ive heard. so i just need to see what you guy's think about them, and if they are worth it, and can you throw in what your favorite part about them is??:help
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Holisticbeatz
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Why you should buy a 240SX:
ka24(d)e thin body parts that dent so easily faded windshield wiper switch cigarette lighter that pops out power windows that stop working odometer that gets stuck leaky bushings uneven camber rear defroster that doesnt work clunky steering overheating blown speakers faded seatbelts faded temperature control automatic seatbelts great interior fabric schemes ****ty brakes great way of changing headlight bulbs trunk fabric walls that break off dropping a strut bar nut in the rear brake lights burn out leaky injectors leaky windows strange creaking noises awesome moonroof brittle interior cloth leaky injectors spot on the armrest that rubs away power antenna not working nasty shift boot that falls apart people capacity: 2 people and a midget with no legs wonderful black tape that wraps around the body no cup holders bad timing chain guides driver's side rear lean siezed transmission drain/filler plugs
quoted from benson.
ka24(d)e thin body parts that dent so easily faded windshield wiper switch cigarette lighter that pops out power windows that stop working odometer that gets stuck leaky bushings uneven camber rear defroster that doesnt work clunky steering overheating blown speakers faded seatbelts faded temperature control automatic seatbelts great interior fabric schemes ****ty brakes great way of changing headlight bulbs trunk fabric walls that break off dropping a strut bar nut in the rear brake lights burn out leaky injectors leaky windows strange creaking noises awesome moonroof brittle interior cloth leaky injectors spot on the armrest that rubs away power antenna not working nasty shift boot that falls apart people capacity: 2 people and a midget with no legs wonderful black tape that wraps around the body no cup holders bad timing chain guides driver's side rear lean siezed transmission drain/filler plugs
quoted from benson.
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skydragoness
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92' 240sx 60k survivor :) - Location: North DFW, TEJAS
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F.A.Q. pronounced-(f-a-c-k): frequently asked questions compiled/condensed for easy obtainment
http://www.240sx.org/faq/index.html
lay off the acid, holistic
http://www.240sx.org/faq/index.html
lay off the acid, holistic
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Mr1der
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did he even put a period anywhere in there?
reasons to buy a 240: light, RWD, usually pretty cheap, it sports one of the biggest 4 cylinders out there, sure, there are some smaller onesfaster, but they don't sound as good with the grapefruit shooter as a 240 does (b16 sounds like a pissed off bumble bee in a trashcan or something...)
oh yeah, they get what 25-30mpg? I just find them a tad cramped for me though. I think I'd opt for a manual maxima if I could find one for a decent price (or manual cressida cuz man, RWD supra powered sedan is funny...)
reasons to buy a 240: light, RWD, usually pretty cheap, it sports one of the biggest 4 cylinders out there, sure, there are some smaller onesfaster, but they don't sound as good with the grapefruit shooter as a 240 does (b16 sounds like a pissed off bumble bee in a trashcan or something...)
oh yeah, they get what 25-30mpg? I just find them a tad cramped for me though. I think I'd opt for a manual maxima if I could find one for a decent price (or manual cressida cuz man, RWD supra powered sedan is funny...)
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Bubba1
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Re: reason's to buy a 240
s40sxDragon wrote:I just landed myself a pretty good job, and im gettin kinda bored of driving my Automatic around. (97 olds) Im lookin to buy a different car, and im checking my options. I like the way the 240's look, they are cheap, and reliable from what ive heard. so i just need to see what you guy's think about them, and if they are worth it, and can you throw in what your favorite part about them is??:help
Below your signature, you list already having '93 240sx Coupe. Is that true?
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s40sxDragon
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Bubba1
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A 10 yr old "family" car you're not allowed to drive? Hmmmmm.... Better make sure he doesn overcharge you for it...
You're not going get negative 240sx feedback on a Nissan owners site. Handling and reliability are the 240's strengths. Straightline acceleration and no cupholders are their biggest weaknesses. For me, there was no one thing I liked best. I loved commuting in it and I loved driving it on the track. Very fun, and reliable car that cost me very little to maintain. That's about as good as it gets for a car.
But when buying any used car, knowing a cars maintenance and driving histories are key. If your stepfather maintained it well and didn't beat on it (like drag racing or drifting), then odds are it'll be a good car for you.
Good luck
You're not going get negative 240sx feedback on a Nissan owners site. Handling and reliability are the 240's strengths. Straightline acceleration and no cupholders are their biggest weaknesses. For me, there was no one thing I liked best. I loved commuting in it and I loved driving it on the track. Very fun, and reliable car that cost me very little to maintain. That's about as good as it gets for a car.
But when buying any used car, knowing a cars maintenance and driving histories are key. If your stepfather maintained it well and didn't beat on it (like drag racing or drifting), then odds are it'll be a good car for you.
Good luck
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captain nismo
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J-Spec Tuner wrote:lol, that pretty much sums it up holi! buy a s13 hatch and your automatically in the broken antenna and/or rusty hatch club.
I gotta a s13 hatch, with no rusty harch or broken antenna. Am i lucky then? The antenna is fricken huge though, like 4 feet long. Its soooo gonna be shaved when i get new paint.