how to get rents to get it

[X-Iceman]

Well I am finally makin a note worth post. Not really an active memeber, but god, if you have the log file, you would see i come here.. ya about every 30minutes. &nbsp; <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blush.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':blush:'> well i was wondering if anyone out there could help me come up with reasons a 240sx is a good car. I mean i think it is, but think along the lines of parents. Like safety, reliability, insurance. I mean i know insurance will be a lil more then the car I am driving now (me n my turbo charged volvo &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sneaky.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':pissed:'>) Anyone have ideas? I mean we all know and love the 240sx/silvia, but i just need to get my mom to say yes, and then its all mine. How beautiful my 240sx would be. Not a ricer &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':crazy:'> but a respectible ride. Help a guy out please. Thanks &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/inlove.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':love:'>

[nismo270r]

Well, what kind of Volvo do you drive? &nbsp;Because I don't think you'll get by with saying it's a safer car than a Volvo...hehe. &nbsp;Those things are tanks. &nbsp;I can tell you what NOT to mention...

Don't mention:
It's RWD
It's considered a sports coupe
Your insurance will go up
It's really "fun" to drive in the winter

Hehe...truthfully though, insurance will probably be one of your rents concerns. &nbsp;Unfortunately the 240 is in like Insurance class 1 or 2 IIRC. &nbsp;Insurance classes go by letters first, then numbers. &nbsp;So Z is the cheapest insurance, to A, the highest (of the Alphabet). &nbsp;Then...THEN, you get into the numbers...1-whatever...1 being more expensive than A, 2,3....and so on. &nbsp;That's how my insurance rep explained it to me. &nbsp;Definitely check out how much your insurance will be first though...good luck!

[X-Iceman]

Its a V70station wagon. I mean its fast, n fun to beat the hell outta. Ya, I have failed to mention all those things to my rents. &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/lookaround.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':look:'> but beggin always helps &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'> I mean I will do anything for a 240sx, well almost. I should take pictures of my V70 n be like PIMP RIDE &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':cool:'> lol... Its been in a few small accidents, neither being my fault. The first was a rear end and the girl who hit me was just not payin attention what so ever. And then the second, I was comin off a ramp and this lady is changin lanes, first in my lane then in the other and as i just speed by her, (vrooom vrooom) she talkin on her damn cell phone starts to change lanes, I can see this so i start for my brakes and just blair my horn at her. SHe looks over at me and I am like &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sneaky.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':pissed:'> grrrr... So she slows WAY down, tryin to put distance between us. i was like hell no get back here. So I pulled over and she did too. &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':angry:'> still havent gotten that one fixed, She wont call me back. grrrrrrr

[SR20Fastback]

Things of the top of my head you can tell them:

1: Reliable
2: Cheap, repairs and overall cost (most the time)
3: 4 seater car (insurance goodie)
4: Automatic Seat Belt Discount (insurance goodie for S13's)
5: ABS or Air bags if you get an S14 will save you more insurance


All I can think of, but Im also hacking up organs coughing so hard, so back to bed it is for me.

[technochronic]

here is my .02:
1) &nbsp;Get a job
2) &nbsp;Buy it yourself

That is what I did. &nbsp;It's pretty much fool proof.

[X-Iceman]

Well I would get me a job, but with my schoolin, its hard as hell to get a job. I mean yes I have free time, and trust me I am more then willing to fill that free time with a job to get myself a 240sx. The problem is, well... no one will hire me because of the fact i can only really work weekends. I mean wtf?!?! &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hmmm.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hmmm:'> It just really sucks &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'> &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'> oh well...

[misnomer]

Well, I assume you are in an younger age group. You can tell your parents that you won't really be taking many passengers in a 240sx. Fewer distractions, fewer people at risk. Typically decent gas mileage (my s13s get between 26 and 30). It's prolly less powerful than a turbo V70, though with it's lighter weight that's prolly a misnomer (don't tell them that, though). Reliable, easy to work on. . . It's not a Honda. . . uh. . . um. &nbsp;. . &nbsp;13 fastbacks have decent cargo capacity (I could sleep in mine). . . Decent crash test ratings. . . Wimmin like them. . . they're "pretty". . . &nbsp;I'm done.

[guidot]

Well the reliablity is exceptional. &nbsp;I haven't had one unscheduled maintenance problem in 53k miles (as long as I've had the car). &nbsp;Change that oil and you are good to go.

Crash tests are average (for S14 - 95-98) &nbsp;Air Bags lower insurance, as do the auto belts (in s13 - 89-94).

Another selling point that seems to go untouched is the fact that the handling for a stock 240 is way above par. &nbsp;This means that you can sometimes get out of a situation in a 240 that you might spin another car in. &nbsp;With a proper wheel tire combo on a stock suspension setup, you will reach the same skidpad rating as a late model Viper. &nbsp;

Overall, you won't be dissappointed in a purchase of a 240. &nbsp;They aren't the fastest or the quickest or the best handling, but they sure are alot of fun, and our community shows that!

[xhdriver]

what do they want to get you?

[X-Iceman]

They just want me to keep the volvo &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':crazy:'> but my sister starts driving in a few months, and hell no i aint goin to be sharin a car with her &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':angry:'>

[Phlip]

You guys forgot to mention that on the S14 w/ABS, he would have limited slip differential when addressin the safety issues (tag teamed with the airbags/ABS options from before) I average about 27MPG with slight modifications, very little hindrance in reliability and besides, tell them it's just a REALLY COOL CAR.