Any regrets after selling the 240?

[SimpleS14]

Welp, I'm at that stage where I'm up in the air on what to do with my 240. I recently bought a M35x and for obvious reasons its a night and day difference with the 240. I'm not sure if I want to go the VIP route with that car.

I actually like the ride and handling of the 240, plus its a manual...but man...after driving the G37 I'm having second thoughts. :-/ I don't plan to get yet another car for another five years, but the G37 is so nice and I can only imagine the upcoming 370z being awesome. I guess something about the chassis appeals to me.

Then on the other hand, I'm just $xxxx.xx from 'completing' my car and its nice to have a 2nd car with no payments on it. Also I can put more money to stiffen the chassis...but still dunno its worth it. I highly doubt I'd sell it through the usual channels, infact I know only two people that I would be even remotely interested in selling the car to.

So anyways, to end my rambling....

Has anyone had regrets selling their 240? Also, after selling your 240 what did you get? another 240?

[xplicit240]

yeah. i deeply regret selling my baby. but if you dont have to or having second thoughts about selling it. then dont.

now im back and about to buy another 240.

plus if you sell it your gonna miss it everytime you go on this forum. even for the months i didnt have a 240 i still came here to check on things.

[redclaw05]

i regreted selling my sil-80....but im glad i have my s14 now :)

[driftphenom]

i regret selling my s13. but i sold it to help with the s14, but in hindsight id rather have kept it so id have an s13 and 14

[nismo tuned s14]

I would keep it. I bought and sold a janky S14 and I even regret selling that. I'm debating on whether to keep an S13 vert or sell it to finish up my S14. I think I'm going to keep the S13 and slowly finish my S14.

It's not going to cost you much to keep it. I think you will regret it.

[lost_generation]

i regret getting rid of 3 of my cars, tried to get outta the s-chassis... but once again i find myself looking for another s14...

shits weak... but damn 240's have a strong magnetic pull to them

[240trainee]

Yea, I'm finally selling my hatch.

It feels ok, but I don't think I'll be able to fully leave S chassis for a while, I'll have the coupe still. Just am not "done" with the thing, you know?

I know you have been in the game for as long or longer than I, it does get old after a while...

[issac]

I was upset I had to sell my s13 coupe.....I sold it because I have a 2 yr old son and one on the way. My car was incredibly fun to drive but, was not comfortable at all (for kids).
It had a redtop sr with s15 turbo, FMIC, ya da ya da ya da. I am now a proud owner of a stock 1995 SE. The end.


I never thaught I would say this but, my plans are to go the fashion before function route. Things change when you have more mouths to feed. I look at it this way I have a car in good shape with no payments. Hopefully when my children grow a little older I can begin to focus on the performance aspect of my platform. Good luck brother.

[altalti]

I regret selling my s14 in may but I had my daughter July 1st and she comes first. I have recently gotten a s13 to fill the void but it isn't quite the same :-/.

[theronin]

when my first s14 was stolen i told myself i could never again own a 240. i had my jeep for about 3 months before i couldnt take it anymore and picked up my 2nd s14. there's just something about these damn cars that you will simply not be able to get outta your head.

[VROOOM]

i miss driving my 240sx. but i dont miss worrying about it getting stolen or breaking down. my new car is faster, handles just as good, and if it breaks i get to take it to the dealer and let them mess with it. ill probably buy another 240 when i have more disposable income. right now im just happy with what i got.


BTW im still here because none of the Mazda forums even come close to Zilvia. i even went premie without owning a 240

[twistedsymphony]

Out of the dozens of people I know who've owned 240s and sold them I can only think of 3 that DIDNT regret the decision.

The worst is those who had a really nice one, then sold it, realized their mistake and ended up with a heap when they tried to get back into 240s

Out of all of the people I know of who sold their 240 for something else, the only ones who didn't regret it either went to an MK4 supra, or a Miata.

[94cc0rd]

Yup... I decided against selling mine and I'm glad I did.
I would've hated myself everytime I saw a 240 on the street.

[C. Anderson]

I sold my s14 to buy a s13. Best decision evar! But in your case I think you would miss it just not having one. Repairs are much cheaper and no car note.

[trsilvias13]

I regret selling 8 times. When you I own one, I alway neglect it. When I don't own one, I want one. I have a s14 kouki getting the treatment. But I want a s13 hatch now. I'll probably buy a hatch when I find a clean one and sell my fd3s.

[SexPanda]

I sold my s13 to a buddy.

I never drove it hard, fixed it up, did all the maintenance, got tons of new parts, never raced it, always kept it clean, all that good stuff. That was 3 months ago.

My friend on the other hand, beat the fuck out of it. The rear tires are bald, the engine is starting to tick, he puts 87 in it (i never once put anything under 91 in it), and its dirty as fuck.

I regret selling my car every day since I did.

I bought a BMW. I wanted something quiet, comfortable, and respectable among potential employers.

A grey 20 year old nissan with an exhaust, rims (and if I had kept it) by this time a turbo, isnt too appealing to corporate types.

[chibo]

Not in the least.

[SimpleS14]

Thanks for the responses so far. I bought the Infiniti because I needed something comfortable and appealing to corporate types. I'm just wondering if a few years down the road, if I will want a more appealing car to replace the 240. The G37 is just too nice and I <3 the beefy stock suspension arms.

For now its looking like I will keep it and drive it till it falls apart.

[anyotherone]

I sold my Rb25det powered kouki S14 and I don't regret it at all. There's been a few weak moments when I thought about the things I could have done with it, but it was a pain.

I daily an IS300 now and I like it alot, the only thing I would consider getting out of it for would be an LS400 to do a VIP style cruiser and have more luxury, but I would probably regret that and it doesn't really fit my lifestyle/image.

I do have an S13 project car now though, so I guess I'm cheating. I just decided a stockish daily driver and a balls to the wall fun car would be more fun than trying to daily a highly modified car. My wife agrees too... that's important for the continued... uh, happiness of us married guys. :P

[JRas]

it's a nice fun car to have, plain and simple

just because you got a new better car.. would you beat on that car? would you take it to the track? do you push it hard? do you drive it like you stole it?

those are questions that should decide what you want to do with your 240

I personally don't plan on ever selling it, well unless I got a new better track car

[JoeC1982]

probably about to sell mine to get either a 04 M45 or 06-07 M35.

[SimpleS14]

it's a nice fun car to have, plain and simple

just because you got a new better car.. would you beat on that car? would you take it to the track? do you push it hard? do you drive it like you stole it?



I wouldn't beat on it, but then again I don't with the 240. I would take it to the track so I can have a better understanding of the car and have fun. To chime on that, would only push it hard at a track or backroad. I wouldn't drive it (or even my 240) like I stole it....I don't like to look like a douche lol

probably about to sell mine to get either a 04 M45 or 06-07 M35.

All I can say about the M35 is that its a BIG car and a nice cruising vehicle. The 2007+ G35(x) sedan is smaller, but has some nice performance and can be had (if you're lucky) for ~$5K more.

[1ZlowZ]

I sold my s13, I regret selling it. I come to zilvia everyday, it makes me feel like I still have my 240 :( when I get off I realize I don't.

[lflkajfj12123]

regret selling my s14 and buying an s13

[wangan_cruiser]

if i get a car for vip stats. ill keep my s13. at least i got something that i can do spirited driving and not worrying about busting my nice luxury car for it.


lilke u said. its nice to have 1 car no monthly payments to pay.

[azndoc]

I still have my first and only 240.

I don't have plans to ever sell it.

I'll take off all of the parts or sell off the parts and burn or crush the chassi just so that I know someone won't be driving it around.

It's my baby.

Sometimes it does pop into my head that my financial status would be better if I was to sell it, but I'll never be able to get back what I put into it anyways so what's the point.

[flip3d]

Dont have kids, keep the 240, save for a big down on your G.

:)

[Unholy S14]

I deeply regret selling my S14.

had so much in it and sold it dirt cheap.

[5t341tH]

im planning to buy a second-gen gs300 right now but i cant find sufficient funds to pay for it without selling my car.
if only i could keep my 240 and buy the gs300 for daily

[1985zcar]

I sold my Kouki S14 and bought a SC300 5spd...at the moment I still kind of regret it because my Lexus isn't to the level I want it to be at yet (1J is sitting in my friend's garage).

I liked the way the 240SX handled a lot, but the Lexus isn't that bad for how much heavier it is, plus it's way nicer, and I think once I get the 1J in and the diff done, I'll be enjoying it a lot more.

Plus, I made good money off my 240SX and got my SC for pretty cheap.

[leveloneae86]

yes regretted it. bought an s13, sold it and got an s14

[RevKid]

i regret selling my cleaner than my ass coupe.....now i drive a volvo

[UfoZ8myCow]

Sold my S13 way back in January because it was starting to piss me off with the little things wrong with it and I just wanted a new car for a while. Also wanted to stay off the po-po's radar for a while so I got a Jaguar X Type to daily drive.

Cops dont give a fuck what I do now. I could be snorting coke off a hooker's ass while driving 115 on the freeway and they'd still pull over a modified 240 going 72mph in the slow lane before they pulled me over.

But I do regret selling the 240. Shoulda just kept it and turned it into a track car. Instead I ended up just buying another one a month back to build up.

[aNskY]

regret selling my s14 and buying an s13

same here dude, i went from 97 to 90 :loco:

[Pacman]

I regret selling my old coupe to some extent. I kinda had to since I was a student and the car was neglected from the previous owner and it had 200k+ miles on it. I couldn't afford it (keeping oit on the road), and it always had a hard time passing smog; if it passed. But, I needed the money pit to go away, plus the memories to cease (too sappy to share). I bought another 240SX ('96 S14) that was/is in way better condition. I like this car, but miss the 13.

I'm happy with it, but theres always a place in my heart for the Coupe. I just love the way they look.

[drift freaq]

Fuck I regretted selling my last 240Z now I want another one. Though of course it would be a weekend car. I have another dilemma though. I just acquired a one owner/original owner 1990 SE no sunroof fastback. The chassis is pristine! I really am perplexed, as my 91 is in mid build stage and the chassis though not quite as clean is pretty damn good.Considering how hard it is becoming to find good chassis these days, it makes one wonder.

[beeracing s14]

its alright to sell an s13.. selling an s14 is something you want to think over and over since they are so rare to find again. at least in good condition.

[fliprayzin240sx]

its alright to sell an s13.. selling an s14 is something you want to think over and over since they are so rare to find again. at least in good condition.

You bumped a thread that's almost 4 yrs old to add this?

[snafupossum]

Since the thread was bumped ill add my .02, I still regret selling my 2 old s14's. After a while I traded my silverado for another but I was back at square one, nothing was better then having a daily and project schassis.

[tricky_ab]

Sold my last ride a while ago. I was at a point in my life where I was in school, and the added money would be put to other use else where.

I don't regret it at all. You can always buy another one...

[sidewaysil80]

no, not at all. My final one was perfection as far as I'm concerned and it's getting featured so i'm way happy. The guy who bought it is slowly destroying the car and changing it for the worse and it kind of hurts every time I see it. BUT not having to worry about a project car or stupid car shit is wayyyyyyyyyyyyyy worth it. The only "performance" or fun car i'm going to have will be after my house is built and it will be a newer m3 or a used aston. I think i have just outgrew 240's and the bullshit that goes along with them.

holy shit, didn't know this was a 4 year old thread!

[lude4life13]

A four year old thread lol..

Anyways, I dont miss selling my sr'ed, silvia front coupe at all. That's just because my s14 is a gem in my eyes.

[mantas]

4 year old thread but i must chime in...haha. I still have the s14 but have thought of selling it many times. Since ti got myself a 5 series the 240 leaves the garage once a week and gets driven hard and put away wet. Its nearly done as as far as mods are concerned but if i sold it i know i would miss my weekend warrior. The bmw is just a joy to drive and i love the looks i get from people twice my age - wtf does this kid do to afford the car? Answer is i work hard and have cash to pay for the car, only reason i got a loan is i need to built my credit since im going to be buying a house in a few years. I would say that if you can keep the 240 without putting your financial situation at risk - do it. If you cant, you should sell the damn thing focus on making more money and buy one when you can afford it without having to penny pinch. A lot of you guys throw every dime you own at these 20 something year old cars - just not a smart way to manage your money....yup my 2 cents im out hahhah

[fliprayzin240sx]

Since the thread was bumped ill add my .02, I still regret selling my 2 old s14's. After a while I traded my silverado for another but I was back at square one, nothing was better then having a daily and project schassis.

When you say a Daily AND Project...you mean it as in 2 different cars right? Nothing is worst than having a daily that is also a project!!!

no, not at all. My final one was perfection as far as I'm concerned and it's getting featured so i'm way happy. The guy who bought it is slowly destroying the car and changing it for the worse and it kind of hurts every time I see it. BUT not having to worry about a project car or stupid car shit is wayyyyyyyyyyyyyy worth it. The only "performance" or fun car i'm going to have will be after my house is built and it will be a newer m3 or a used aston. I think i have just outgrew 240's and the bullshit that goes along with them.

holy shit, didn't know this was a 4 year old thread!

Didnt know you actually sold it already...you sold it local?

[lovdrifting52]

i miss all my 240s =/ now drive a Z but of all i miss my kouki

[sidewaysil80]

Didnt know you actually sold it already...you sold it local?
Well right after i finished it i got out of the marines and moved up to nova for a dc job. Some dude from up here bought it but its fucked now. He had me raise it half an inch all around and he pulled the kit and wing off and is putting on usdm front/rear bumpers. But w/e, selling it paid off my daily, diversified my portfolio a little bit, and bought a new 1911 so i'm happy for now lol.

[420sx]

if you can afford a nice car or truck and you don't do track why bother with a 240sx for transportation?
240sx is great for the track, not really a nice car for a daily if its modded. for me personally, days of riding a stiff caged car for daily are over unless its for one of those fun days. i dont understand the point of this thread. if you are a broke ass kid and you are limited to a 5k$ into a car then yes 240 is logical choice.

to me personally, 240sx is a good platform for a drift car. thats it. i don't see why would you drive it if you can drive a nice m35 or anything similar in comfort.

[snafupossum]

When you say a Daily AND Project...you mean it as in 2 different cars right? Nothing is worst than having a daily that is also a project!!!




had 2 cars hahahahah

[Schwiegz]

Here is how most of zilvia works:
Buy car-make it race car-think car is at its maximum peakness of awesome-sell race car-regret selling race car-buy newer race car-have smile on face until broken.

I wish I NEVER sold my silvia. Bought a kouki s14, but there is something about a silvia that my kouki just doesnt have. Don't sell it, or fall victim to my above writing.

:)

[santosspl]

At times, I dream of my blowoff and wastegate fluttering..my 20psi turbo spooling.
But am haunted by loose turbo nuts,blown oil hoses, leaking injectors, SQUEAKS.

I REGRET not selling the fucking thing A LOONG time ago and moving on with my car dreams much earlier in life. I have owned a 240 since 1996. And owned countless others afterwards. FUCKING BULLSHIT. If I saved up and stopped attending events and building over and over..I would have a nice Lotus Elise paid off.

Such a waste. Sell and fuck regrets.

[Piggy]

At times, I dream of my blowoff and wastegate fluttering..my 20psi turbo spooling.
But am haunted by loose turbo nuts,blown oil hoses, leaking injectors, SQUEAKS.

I REGRET not selling the fucking thing A LOONG time ago and moving on with my car dreams much earlier in life. I have owned a 240 since 1996. And owned countless others afterwards. FUCKING BULLSHIT. If I saved up and stopped attending events and building over and over..I would have a nice Lotus Elise paid off.

Such a waste. Sell and fuck regrets.

Yes, the Squeaks... >:0

[s13panic]

If you don't regret selling it you're clearly just a bandwagoner...

[Weedm]

call me crazy but currently i have my Z for sale in hopes of getting an s13 hatch again. i do not like payments..

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7138/7016890211_d7f58079a4_b.jpg

[tr0n9h]

sold my s14 kouki then bought an EVO X, i can tell you I am never going back. EVO X > s14 by aloooooottttt

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/tr0n9h/200394_191120170924837_100000805670125_429382_5933 907_n.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/tr0n9h/IMAG0250.jpg

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[lflkajfj12123]

regret selling my s14 and buying an s13

4 years later... regret buying s14, 2x s13, fc3s, and current s14 :Owned:

[atom]

Being into cars sucks, period. It I didn't have a S14 it'd be some other money pit, so in that sense I don't regret having a S-Chassis specifically.

[davidpham]

yeah i regret selling my s14, now im stuck with a s13 fastback
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/297400_2062213364498_1519632224_31847668_195179384 3_n.jpg

[Weedm]

^s13 kouki all the way bro!

[davidpham]

yup! thats my plan :)

[CleanAndLegit]

i do i would have a fully built finished s13 shit even s14 if i ever kept one but now im just gonna finish the last one, maybe a s14 later down the road. on my 15th s chassis

[Trinidrift3]

If you don't regret selling it you're clearly just a bandwagoner...
amen to that

and :tweak: 4 year bump...

[tricky_ab]

When you say a Daily AND Project...you mean it as in 2 different cars right? Nothing is worst than having a daily that is also a project!!!


HAHA I had learned never to mod your daily from the old guard way back in the day...I've seen too many people in trouble once something happened to their ride.

[Drifting Kalamari]

I go into bouts of depression whenever I go without a (couple) 240's for too long, ask my wife!

She makes sure I get another 240 when I get down to owning just one! :D

[fliprayzin240sx]

We need to make a poll on a perfect DD when you have a project S-chassis. Something good on gas, that doesnt break and has alot of room to haul parts in.