Tell me if I bought a good deal on this 240sx.

Post by **Speed-n-Sound** » Mon Jan 20, 2003 11:06 pm

Well, the subject says it all. Here's what I bought-http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...stingNow I know you guys say never buy off of eBay, but I bought it from the guy who runs the 240sxforums.com. I researched the car and all of his threads, and it's all legit. Little rust on where the spolier meets the rear lid (which is bad for this car), but I still got a fair shake.How much you ask? $6500. Does this sound like an okay deal? Let me know what you think.Trevor

Post by **DonDonati88** » Mon Jan 20, 2003 11:06 pm

eh not bad deal.

Post by **gtfour43** » Mon Jan 20, 2003 11:06 pm

I like his 255 hp fuel pump. Nice car tho.

Post by **I H8 UR DSM** » Mon Jan 20, 2003 11:06 pm

Speed-n-Sound wrote:Well, the subject says it all. Here's what I bought-

Does this sound like an okay deal?

No. not much of a 'deal' at all.

but you bought it...so have fun : )

congrats.

Post by **Onizuka** » Mon Jan 20, 2003 11:06 pm

it saved you the trouble of haveing to get an sr20. The price is fair, i wouldnt call it a deal tho like I h8 ur dsm said. with prices rising on 240s and sr20s it might end up being a deal.

I dont know about where all you guys live but 240s around here have gone up at least 25%

Post by **I H8 UR DSM** » Mon Jan 20, 2003 11:06 pm

well its full of 'aerospeed'; parts : )

Post by **BuudWeizErr** » Mon Jan 20, 2003 11:06 pm

Yeah, that car is clean as hell. I was actually looking at it because one of my friends lives in Kennesaw. And prices on 240's. They have almost doubled around here, socal, from when I bought mine. I got mine in august, 2001 for 1500 with some nice rims and in excellent shape. Could have gotten it for 1200 without the rims. Now you can't find one in good shape for less than 2000.

Post by **christopher** » Mon Jan 20, 2003 11:06 pm

The aerospeed stuff isn't my taste but at least it doesn't look like this kid is getting scammed, like so many do with ebays more expensive auctions.

Really, looking ahead, if it is in as good of shape as they claim he probably saved a bit of money in the long run. Prices on these things are clearly going up. They have in my neck of the woods too. I wouldn't call it a steal but it looks good to me.

I hope that car treats you right and vice versa Speedy'.

Post by **Speed-n-Sound** » Mon Jan 20, 2003 11:06 pm

Well, here's the scoop. The auction ended with no buyer so I emailed him and asked what he had to have for it, and we agreed on $6500. Here's my situation-I was looking for a 95-97 240sx with about 100k, and then I was going to do the swap. Problem is I live in Minnesota, like Christopher (and no I'm not a kid thanks), and there are almost 0 240's around here. I was going to Illinois (is that a salt state?) and Ohio to look at a couple 95 and 96's next weekend. But, I buy a car for $5000 and now I have a $6000 swap in front of me, and that's without my labor. I saw this auction and was very skeptical, however I talked to the owner (Neo the owner/admin at 240sxforums.com) and they had the whole story of this car there and everything checked out. He got a front clip from Jarco and they're pretty good. My point is this, I'm buying a toy. I have a 2000 Honda Prelude which I've done some things to but I decided I wanted a faster toy, so I'm selling it and buying a 240sx toy, and then a daily driver within the year. If I went with my original plan of a 95-97 with the swap I now have a $11k-12k toy. Where with this I have $6500 into the car, spend another $1500-2500 to finish it the way I want it, and I'm done. Now for $3-4k and way less labor is it worth it? That's my real question.And yes I know Aerospeed goodies aren't top notch, I retail car parts, but they'll certainly work until I have the Tein set-up on there. And come on those rims look pretty good on there don't they?Anyhow, now that everyone knows my situation do you think I should go ahead and seal the deal, or should I wait and look elsewhere. Not new to sport compact cars by any means, but certainly not a 240 expert (yet), so I'd love to hear more opinions.

Post by **I H8 UR DSM** » Mon Jan 20, 2003 11:06 pm

Its not a bad price, i just didnt want to say its a 'great deal'...your buying a car from someone reputable, so its not going to be a dud...and its not 'bad' price or anything.....You shouldnt be able to find a swapped s13 thats that clean for much less than that.....but you can buy a s13 for under 2k, and motor for 2300, and swap it, then do your own parts setup...ya know? i do understand however that its easier and a better option to buy a car with an already swapped motor, so it might be perfect for you....Us here on the coast have more outlets for service and swap places....

its not a bad price or anything, and you'll have fun with it....personally, i'd tell him to take the rims off and knock down the price, but they arent bad...and if you dont mind aerospeed parts, then who cares ya know...and its an expensive toy, but a fun one....for 6500 you wont be upset or sorry you bought it...you'll be happy.

its put together the way a lot of them are, and you wouldnt have to change much, just do suspension, and get those brakes put on.

Post by **Speed-n-Sound** » Mon Jan 20, 2003 11:06 pm

I H8 UR DSM wrote:Its not a bad price, i just didnt want to say its a 'great deal'...your buying a car from someone reputable, so its not going to be a dud...and its not 'bad' price or anything.....You shouldnt be able to find a swapped s13 thats that clean for much less than that.....but you can buy a s13 for under 2k, and motor for 2300, and swap it, then do your own parts setup...ya know? i do understand however that its easier and a better option to buy a car with an already swapped motor, so it might be perfect for you....Us here on the coast have more outlets for service and swap places....

I just quoted part of your post to save space, but this is exactly how I feel. I know it's not a world beater of a deal, but I just feel like I'll be just as happy with this one as the 95-97. Oh I forgot that price also includes the Hicas eliminator he's having shipped from Australia. 4 wheel steering and lots of power aren't a great combo in this car. I'm also gonna get $100-200 more off the price due to me having to travel to go get it. Anyhow, thanks for the response. It helps to have knowledgable people throw in their 2 cents.

Post by **I H8 UR DSM** » Mon Jan 20, 2003 11:06 pm

to be honest, im suprised he's even selling it that cheap if that means anything : )

have fun...welcome to the Sr world : )

Post by **nismoinvader** » Mon Jan 20, 2003 11:06 pm

It's not toooo bad of a price.At least now, though, you can beat up on Civics all day long!:pface

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