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Griffon2kx
01-14-2003, 02:24 PM
Now I know everyone hates those rip-offs on ebay, buy here is actually a good reason to use it:

Just recently I managed to snag an FSM off of ebay for only 50.00, plus s&h. I just got the book yesterday, and it is probably the best purchase I could have made for my 240, I already do most of the work on my 240 myself and the FSM will allow me to do far more without any of that "installation is the reverse of removal" bs you get in most of those cheap a** chilton's manuals. Buying those things are like reading cliff notes of the Bible. The FSM also tells you how to self-diagnose trouble with the car. If you are interested in doing any of the mod or repair work on your 240 your self, go by ebay and get one. Sometimes they can go for over $100 (once you see how thick the thing is you'll understand why), but it you catch the auction early, you could use the buy it now option and get it for as much a 50.00 plus s&h. Just make sure they have a picture of the manual so you can be sure you aren't getting the chilton's POS.

Roly
01-14-2003, 02:32 PM
That's where i got mines for $55 shipped... No complaints here on a OEM Nissan book.

S13Grl
01-14-2003, 03:40 PM
I got mine for free. Five-finger discount at a Nissan dealer. I love that thing. Seriously recommend it to anyone to have. Well, not just anyone, you need to know what you're doing to begin with otherwise, it's a waste of $50 and you might as well just contribute it to the S13Grl fund, and I'll email you procedures :) :) :).

Red89AllStockBiotch
01-14-2003, 04:02 PM
Originally posted by Griffon2kx
Now I know everyone hates those rip-offs on ebay, buy here is actually a good reason to use it:

Just recently I managed to snag an FSM off of ebay for only 50.00, plus s&h. I just got the book yesterday, and it is probably the best purchase I could have made for my 240, I already do most of the work on my 240 myself and the FSM will allow me to do far more without any of that "installation is the reverse of removal" bs you get in most of those cheap a** chilton's manuals. Buying those things are like reading cliff notes of the Bible. The FSM also tells you how to self-diagnose trouble with the car. If you are interested in doing any of the mod or repair work on your 240 your self, go by ebay and get one. Sometimes they can go for over $100 (once you see how thick the thing is you'll understand why), but it you catch the auction early, you could use the buy it now option and get it for as much a 50.00 plus s&h. Just make sure they have a picture of the manual so you can be sure you aren't getting the chilton's POS.

that sounded like a salespitch to me..anyone else?

SR240DET
01-14-2003, 04:10 PM
me and my SUV 240 are with you on this one Red89AllStockBiotch

Red89AllStockBiotch
01-14-2003, 04:22 PM
thanks.......not doubting the quality of the manual, but it did seem a little too, oh i donno, maybe proper is the word?

lilredstiffy
01-14-2003, 05:31 PM
You can buy one brand new from Nissan for about $65. Very useful.