so i found a 240 today...

Post by **sir_oink** » Sat Sep 06, 2003 7:23 pm

yep that's right, its not in bad condition. its everything i want; manual, sunroof, damn good looking car, but it had 120,000 miles on it. i think i might be crazy but i passed on it. i test drove it and the engine seems fine to me but that number was in the back of my mind. i know i can always swap the engine, but im not planning to do that (no yet, but we'll see what the future holds ;-) so....was i right to pass on that car?

Post by **Structure240sx** » Sat Sep 06, 2003 7:23 pm

that milage isnt too bad. 240's have been known to go on to 200,000mi and then some. if its everything u want jump on it. the engine should last u quite some time. you could always swap in a lower milage KA for cheap when the time comes.

Post by **bdawg46** » Sat Sep 06, 2003 7:23 pm

120k aint bad, alteast to me... specailly a californian car, right to pass tho?? i dunno, patience usaully works in the favor of the buyer when buying a car, somethin will come eventually and right for just you.

Post by **[Zero-S]** » Sat Sep 06, 2003 7:23 pm

If you plan to do any performance-type mods to the engine and you decide to get a higher mileage engine, please please please rebuild it (I'm talking big mods, IE. turbo, nitrous)

Post by **midwestdrifter** » Sat Sep 06, 2003 7:23 pm

yeah thats not too bad especially if the engine sounded/felt good. you should do some maintence on it such as timing chain, oil, trans. but that is standard for any used car purchase.

Post by **deftdrummer** » Sat Sep 06, 2003 7:23 pm

my car has 201,000 miles

Post by **Blackstar** » Sat Sep 06, 2003 7:23 pm

I think you're lucky to find one with "only" 120k, (especially s13s), I bought mine about a month ago w/ 147k, it still runs great, i'm pretty confident that at the very LEAST I'll get 200k. Just take care of it and you'd be surprised how long these engines last

Post by **Structure240sx** » Sat Sep 06, 2003 7:23 pm

there you go deftdrummer is a perfect example

Post by **crzycav86** » Sat Sep 06, 2003 7:23 pm

I bought a 1993 240sx se with 130k miles for $2300. I'm sure the engine will last long enough for me to do a swap

Post by **Blackstar** » Sat Sep 06, 2003 7:23 pm

hey you guys ever notice how people who drive american cars freak out when you tell them your car has over 100k? haha!

Post by **RyanT** » Sat Sep 06, 2003 7:23 pm

120 aint bad.. nissan makes good engines..

Post by **Turb0wned** » Sat Sep 06, 2003 7:23 pm

120k isnt that much a i have a 95 with 138k on it and its still runnin hard

Post by **drifter_for_life06** » Sat Sep 06, 2003 7:23 pm

120k miles is actually pretty good for an S13, but the fact of passing on it? howmuch was the car going for? i mean if it had 120k miles and ran good and the price was right id jump on it fast.

Post by **nlzmo400r** » Sat Sep 06, 2003 7:23 pm

totally agree, 24os are getting harder and harder by the day to find, and 12oK for a 1o year old car is only 12k per year, thats actually fairly low mileage than most you would find

Post by **Onizuka** » Sat Sep 06, 2003 7:23 pm

I bought mine with 132,000 on the clock, and it ran like a champ till i pulled the motor out for my swap at about 144,000.

Post by **sir_oink** » Sat Sep 06, 2003 7:23 pm

well the car did have a big dent on the hood and the window was cracked. other than that it was fine but the guy wanted 8k for the car. like whoa, does he think im made of money!? hehe

Post by **Nissan-S14** » Sat Sep 06, 2003 7:23 pm

sir_oink wrote:yep that's right, its not in bad condition. its everything i want; manual, sunroof, damn good looking car, but it had 120,000 miles on it. i think i might be crazy but i passed on it. i test drove it and the engine seems fine to me but that number was in the back of my mind. i know i can always swap the engine, but im not planning to do that (no yet, but we'll see what the future holds ;-) so....was i right to pass on that car?

I baught mine with 90k from Wisconsin, had to take a plane from NYC to WI just for my 240

Paid $5,000

Car was in perfect condition, only thing i changed was the clutch.

Post by **drifter sx** » Sat Sep 06, 2003 7:23 pm

you're crazy!! go back and pick up that car but talk him down on the price.. it IS a pretty old car after all :rolleyes

Post by **Blackstar** » Sat Sep 06, 2003 7:23 pm

sir_oink wrote:well the car did have a big dent on the hood and the window was cracked. other than that it was fine but the guy wanted 8k for the car. like whoa, does he think im made of money!? hehe

what year was it? unless it was a 97-98, 8 grand is pretty outrageous for a car w/ 120k.

Post by **574-240sx** » Sat Sep 06, 2003 7:23 pm

Depending on what year it is it doesn't sound like a bad deal. I have 179K on my 92 and my friend turboed a 89' with 197K. Miles don't matter, just worry about timing chain and tensioners being changed recently. Timing chain tensioner noises suck. Nick

Post by **Altiman94** » Sat Sep 06, 2003 7:23 pm

I have 130k on my 89 s13. I checked my compression yestruday and it was: cylinders 2-4 were at 160psi and cylinder number 1 was at 130. Poured oil int he cylinder and the compression raised to 160, so I know the rings are bad on that cylinder, but really, 30 psi difference isn't all that bad since I dont plan on doing anything but suspension mods to the car

Post by **drifter_for_life06** » Sat Sep 06, 2003 7:23 pm

Dude, 8k, so what man, its really easy to talk people down, and a dent so what, easily fixed, cracked window also easily fixed. I would go buy that car and talk him down on price, and SOON, and anotehr thing, offer him something else also not jsut money, makes it easier tot alk him down on price. Good luck

Post by **jasonq** » Sat Sep 06, 2003 7:23 pm

I am planning to sell my 1995 Black S14 (manual) with quite a few mods:

300zx brakes front and rear, with Brembo slotted and cross drilled rotors and 1 month old Axxis Metal Master pads

Suspension Techniques lower front and rear strut bars, Stillen front Upper Strut Bar

Eibach springs/Tokico (Blues) shocks

Clarion CD deck, Sony Amp, Bazooka tube and Kenwood 6X9's

17X8 and 17X9" Mahdi Caesar revolution wheels with almost new tires 235 and 255 rear

I just changed all the belts, Water pump, fluids, thermostat last weekend

SE Cluster

The bad:A few dings here and there, scratch on front passenger fender, no Emergency brake and needs a subframe bushing

shoot me an email if you are interested, I am 10 minutes fron Long Beach and can meet with you whenever

Jason [email protected] email me for pics

Post by **GreekM3** » Sat Sep 06, 2003 7:23 pm

mine has about 250k..........no problems

Post by **nlzmo400r** » Sat Sep 06, 2003 7:23 pm

sweet m3, what kind of power is she putting down, i see stage 2 turbo??!! you're not only greek, you're a god!

Post by **drifter_for_life06** » Sat Sep 06, 2003 7:23 pm

Nice M3, and the "god" thing i dont knwo if id call hima greek god, but your "big" i guess w/e : /

Post by **nlzmo400r** » Sat Sep 06, 2003 7:23 pm

thats what i meant, greek god, zues move over

Post by **i2ice4m3** » Sat Sep 06, 2003 7:23 pm

i'm about to buy a 1990 240 with 120k miles for 2100. Paint is in super faded condition, but interior, engine is good. Don't know if it's too much for a 240, but in the bay area these are harder and harder to find. BTW, anyone want a 5spd 1990 240sx w/ 167k miles for 1000?? Rear quarter panel damage, current registration good for 2 years. Need to sell asap thanks! It's on craigslist under east bay area also.

Post by **bcuz** » Sat Sep 06, 2003 7:23 pm

american car drivers freak out cuz they dont realize that american cars are ****, and japanese cars actually last.

Post by **twlnbro69** » Sat Sep 06, 2003 7:23 pm

i2ice4m3 wrote:i'm about to buy a 1990 240 with 120k miles for 2100. Paint is in super faded condition, but interior, engine is good. Don't know if it's too much for a 240, but in the bay area these are harder and harder to find. BTW, anyone want a 5spd 1990 240sx w/ 167k miles for 1000?? Rear quarter panel damage, current registration good for 2 years. Need to sell asap thanks! It's on craigslist under east bay area also.

im definitely(sp?) interested in it

so i found a 240 today...

so i found a 240 today...

Re: so i found a 240 today...

you still looking for a s14?

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