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Fenrir
01-21-2008, 03:48 PM
***REPOST DUE TO DEADBEAT BUYER***

Looking to sell my 97 240sx SE. It has roughly 95k miles on it (95,055 at the time of this posting, and I won't be driving it much), engine runs perfectly, very well maintained. Lots of pics here: http://www.rirnef.net/images/car/. The car has a few issues that need to be addressed:

1) The body kit was VERY poorly installed by the previous owner, and when I bought it, he neglected to tell me that it was held on with naught but zip ties, so it had fallen off. I've since bolted it in place, but there's a big crack on the front bumper, and the rear bumper has cracks on the sides where it was loosely attached to the fenders. There's no damage to the car frame, just the bumpers. They sit fine now, and have been properly secured, but would probably need to be replaced to keep you from looking like a goober driving around. The car comes with the stock sideskirts and rear bumper, all 3 pieces in good condition.

2) Due to a short in the gauge cluster, I had to buy and install a new speedometer, which shows the miles at 18X,XXX. I HAVE RECIEPTS, DOCUMENTATION, AND PICTURES PROVING THE CAR HAS 95K MILES ON IT.

3) Lastly, the car IS a salvage title. The previous owner got into an accident with it, and his insurance didn't cover the repair to the front passenger side fender, so it was wrote off as a wreck. The car has since been repaired (whole fender was replaced), the frame is straight and there's only minor damage left on the front crossbar (can see in the pics, kinda). The car drives perfectly straight, and doesn't have any issues due to the accident.

I bought the car as a daily driver, but it's become more of a project car that I don't have time or money to work on. It makes me sad, because with not much effort this car could be turned into something beautiful. There's virtually no rust anywhere on the car, nothing on the frame or underbody.

Mods:
Nismo struts/springs ($1500 installed professionally, part #5300S-RSS40US)
Exedy stage 1 clutch
Focuz Carbon Fiber Exhaust (dunno price, seems ok, some no-name brand, sounds flippin awesome though, gonna post a vid later if I can get some interest in the car.)
Unknown brand cold-air intake. (can see it in the pics)
Pioneer DEH-P6900UB Head Unit
Dual Speakers (prolly the $40 ones from best buy, sound -ok-)

Asking price: $6,000 Firm - No longer in a rush to sell. No low-ballers please, don't waste my time. You'll have a hard time finding a car WITHOUT a salvage title that's in this good condition. Lots of care and money went into fixing it up to get it the way it is.

The car runs and drives perfectly, it just has a few things that make it kind of annoying as a daily driver that I don't have the time/money to fix right now (ironically, by the time I sell this, almost everything listed here will be fixed. Only thing buyer will have left is a headlight alignment and the body kit if they want it replaced). Open to trades, mainly looking for a 300ZX non-turbo (turbo is fine too, though) or any other S14's. I love 240's so much, but this one is just out of my budget :(

I can be reached on weekdays after 5, and anytime on the weekend at 847-624-2338 (cell), or my email (sent to my phone, so I'll get it immediately) fenrir at rirnef dot net. Thanks in advance for reading a lengthy post, hope to find this car a nice home!

FusionR240sx
01-21-2008, 04:05 PM
trade me.
5spd swap it.
and ur good to go.
101k miles.
93
2+2
stillen - headers, exhaust, ecu, intake.

Fenrir
01-21-2008, 05:18 PM
trade me.
5spd swap it.
and ur good to go.
101k miles.
93
2+2
stillen - headers, exhaust, ecu, intake.

I hate red though :P

bees
01-21-2008, 11:10 PM
good deal! haha, only if u were in socal!

Fenrir
01-22-2008, 07:22 AM
Willing to ship at buyer's expense. :)

FusionR240sx
01-23-2008, 10:39 AM
paint it white.
bump for you chitownerr

Fenrir
01-23-2008, 01:16 PM
paint it white.
bump for you chitownerr

No money to paint a car right now. Half the reason I have to sell this one.

1st bump. No interest at all? :(

Car is in very nice condition, spent over $4k on it. :X

Not_Nissan
01-23-2008, 02:11 PM
free bump...i like it

Fenrir
01-28-2008, 09:40 PM
Bump for a boring work week. Will post a video tomorrow of the car in action.

Dominic Axelson
01-29-2008, 07:32 PM
someone said this had a salvaged title is this true?

Fenrir
01-29-2008, 07:38 PM
someone said this had a salvaged title is this true?

Yes, I stated that very clearly in my OP. It has a salvage title from a minor accident, and the owner of the car at the time had crap insurance which didn't cover the damage, so it was totaled and auctioned off.

Dominic Axelson
01-30-2008, 02:48 PM
wow i was thinkin it had a clean title not to be rude but isnt that a little high?

Fenrir
01-30-2008, 03:47 PM
I don't think so. The car is in very nice condition, and like I said, the salvage title is because of crappy insurance, not because of anything really wrong with the car. I've put over $4k into the car to get it into the condition it's in, so I don't think I'm asking too much. I've seen cars with clean titles that aren't half as nice as this one.

Dominic Axelson
01-30-2008, 04:17 PM
but it is still salvaged so i would not be able to insure the car itself. and of course theres some cars that have clean titles that arent haft as nice as this one but they can sell for 1000 or less... if you diside to lower your price let me know.

Dominic Axelson
01-30-2008, 05:03 PM
do you have any new pics of car now? cause the ones you have up are old ones Thanks

lflkajfj12123
01-30-2008, 05:51 PM
it boggles my mind why you think a salvage title is worth 6000

1500 dollars installed for nismo struts and springs? you got jipped i see them go for like 200-300 and installing them is cake

good luck with sale regardless

Dominic Axelson
01-31-2008, 05:38 PM
this is how much your car would be worth IF it had a clean title.

http://www.kbb.com/KBB/UsedCars/PricingReport.aspx?ManufacturerId=35&YearId=1997&VehicleClass=UsedCar&VehicleId=8189&PriceType=Private+Party&ModelId=464&Mileage=95100&SelectionHistory=8189%7c18896%7c61548%7c0%7c0%7c30 5214%7ctrue%7c305386%7ctrue&Condition=Fair&QuizConditions=

2fast4y0u
01-31-2008, 06:02 PM
damn. wish i had $6000.
another free bump for local seller.

thats right im to fast...better not forget it

Fenrir
01-31-2008, 07:47 PM
Please stop flaming my price. If you don't want it, don't post. Like I've stated about a hundred times, the salvage title is because of an insurance issue, not because of any real damage to the car. As for KBB values, take a look around, 240's almost NEVER sell for KBB because they're so rare and aought after. And again, you'll have a hard time finding a clean titled 240 that's in as good of condition as mine.

As for the nismo's, this is what they are: http://www.mynismo.com/products/?id=2449

Find me them new for 200-300, then start flaming.

IF YOU'RE NOT INTERESTED, DON'T POST.

Do not trash someone's item they are selling just cause you didn't like it and also do not go in and flame a person because they are asking too much. Use the Private Message to send them a constructive message. You post will be deleted if you cant post anything constructive. Simply do not post if your not interested in the item thats being sold.
Read the forum rules before posting please.

2fast4y0u
01-31-2008, 07:51 PM
ummm....i wasnt flaming at all.
i was actually suprised that you were selling for $6k.
like i said, i wish i had an extra $6k becuase i would buy your car. but i just spent a shit ton of money on other things.

apparently you get bad rep when u free bump someones good deal

So, sorry i gave you a free bump as well.
GLWS

Dominic Axelson
01-31-2008, 07:55 PM
dont get me wrong im interested (and have cash) but i dont want to buy a salvaged car for way more then its worth...

Dominic Axelson
01-31-2008, 07:58 PM
and sorry i dont mean to flame you about the price i just want it to be a fair price for the car your selling. Thanks

Dominic Axelson
01-31-2008, 08:01 PM
not to thread jack you or anything, but whos the tough guy that gave me negative feedback for being "to fast for them"?

haha... not me

Fenrir
01-31-2008, 08:04 PM
I fully believe the car is worth $6,000. Come out and take a look at it and decide for yourself. I'll get some newer pics up tomorrow when it's light out, but not much has changed. It sits pretty much how it looks in this pic here, but with the stock rims (gold ones come with the car, just need tires): http://www.rirnef.net/images/car/new/P1010026.JPG

I still don't know what you mean about insurance, I had 0 problems getting it insured with very nice full coverage.

Dominic Axelson
01-31-2008, 08:22 PM
your a 3 and 1/2 hour drive ):

Fenrir
01-31-2008, 08:35 PM
Heh, could be worse. I'll take a ton of pics tomorrow, weather permitting. Here's a short crappy quality video taken with my cell: http://youtube.com/watch?v=70yKpekyPPw

Yes I know the rear license pate light is out, I got a new one I just have to put it in :P

It's a bit dark, but you can see the damage to the rear bumper from the idiocy of the previous owner if you look closely. I'm looking into buying a new kit for the car, so probably by the time I find a buyer it'll have a new kit on it.

Also, the car no longer has the reverse glow gauges, but they'll come with the car if whoever buys it wants them, or they're for sale for like 40 bucks if anyone wants them. They work fine, but they don't fit on the new cluster I got because of a different styling.

tschad
02-01-2008, 02:37 AM
wanna trade my 96 tails + cash for your 97 tails?

Fenrir
02-01-2008, 04:21 AM
wanna trade my 96 tails + cash for your 97 tails?

Erm, not really. 96 tail lights are fugly compared to 97 :P

luvsr20
02-03-2008, 10:10 AM
wow so i guess ur not trying to showme the car, i hit u up on friday when i was in grayslake and nothing...so whenever you're trying to show the car let me know

lflkajfj12123
02-03-2008, 12:02 PM
i lolled at someones craiglist post in regards to your car


http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/car/555663053.html
dude, don't drink the water in the bong, your heap of shit with a salvage title and fugly body kit is worth no more than $4k. remove head from ass.

did you do someone wrong?

FusionR240sx
02-03-2008, 01:51 PM
i lolled at someones craiglist post in regards to your car


http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/car/555663053.html


did you do someone wrong?

haha... i saw that too...
i was dieing.

FREE BUMP

Fenrir
02-03-2008, 07:57 PM
Read the fucking forum rules please. I'm sick of people giving me shit for my asking price, if you don't like it DON'T FUCKING POST. It proves that you're an ignorant moron who knows nothing about how insurance companies work, and how quick an insurance company will issue salvage titles to someone with bad insurance.

As for coming out to see it, when did you contact me? I didn't receive any texts, emails or phone calls on friday from anyone saying they were in grayslake. I'm sorry I missed you. The weather has been awful outside, so I don't really want to be driving the car around.

I'm free all week, and if you want to meet halfway somewhere let me know. I have a few people wanting to come take a look at the car, and weather permitting I'd like to give them the chance.

Dominic Axelson
02-17-2008, 11:25 PM
Read the fucking forum rules please. I'm sick of people giving me shit for my asking price, if you don't like it DON'T FUCKING POST. It proves that you're an ignorant moron who knows nothing about how insurance companies work, and how quick an insurance company will issue salvage titles to someone with bad insurance.

ok WTF man! i wasnt the one who posted that... so dont go trying to blame me....

Dominic Axelson
02-17-2008, 11:29 PM
and ps my offer still stands...

Fenrir
02-18-2008, 08:25 PM
I'm not selling for less than my asking price unless the buyer makes it worth my while to do so. I'm tight on cash, and I'm not in a rush to sell, so $6k is the price.

supraguy23
02-18-2008, 11:35 PM
I have a 90 300ZX na 5 speed 2 seater would trade even, the car has 153K miles red/black leather interior. Let me know e mail me back for pics at [email protected]