Thinking about buying a 240sx for a DD i need advice.

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1 Super ZX
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Car: 300zx N/A, 300zx 2+2 TT swap

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Well i already own a 300zx but its my daily driver right now which is real annoying because i really want to work on the car like rebuilding the engine or doing a tt swap but i can't since its my way to work and school. So my question is is the 240sx a reliable daily driver and what should i be looking for i honestly don't know much about 240's any help is appreciated.


JSDEVILDOG29
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Car: 1997 240sx, 1986 300zx turbo,
Location: Camp Pendleton

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Mine has almost. 200,000 miles on it and runs great. If you find an unmolested one they usually run well. But like any car things can to go wrong.

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93 Chuki FB
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Car: 1989 240sx coupe, EMUSA coilovers, 1 piece drive line, welded diff, S14 KA24DE swap, 10lb flywheel, Modern rims with 10mm spacers, rear sub frame spacers, steering rack spacers.
Location: Lynwood WA

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mine has 250,596 miles on the original ka24e, the only thing that has been done is regular maintenance and a head rebuild at 221,000 miles, as long as u treat them good and and maintain them well they can go forever, mine still starts 1/4 key turn and doesn't smoke. I say go for it

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Murdered_T
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Car: 1979 Datsun 280ZX byach

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Dude its a KA motor...... itll be good as long as you change the oil....

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johntom
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Car: 1991 240sx fastback

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well ya i spent 900 dollars on a 240 that was sitting for 4 years, the guy didnt know what it was worth and a sitting car does not like 2 live again(lol) so u gotta do some good wrk b4 and hard drives , so i spent a maybe 200 dollars on oils,wires,battery, transmission oil FILTER(that was a pita 2 change) !seafoam! bearing grease, and various s*** like seat covers, nice 6.5 speakers, stereo deck, and subs i got as a handmedown from my sister

all in all a full tune up is needed b4 u can count on it for a dailey driver

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Covered time and time again, and we have a buyers guide in the stickies.


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