1998 240sx se, what do ya think?

[h22ek]

ok, ive been desperately looking for a kouki 240sx, well i found one, hes asking 4500$ so today went by his house just to glance at it. The rear tires are BALD some parts showing metal.
overall car looks good
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f132/bopper88/IMG_0494.jpg
aftermarket exhaust
5sp
interior is taken a part some
no cd player
no shift boot or knob
clear coat is peeling in some spots
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f132/bopper88/IMG_0499.jpg
stockstruts on lowering springs
ka24de (says it runs perfect, but im test driving it tomorrow)
seats look good
a dent in the driver side rear 1/4 panel (doesnt look too bad)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f132/bopper88/IMG_0500.jpg
driver side windshield mold is coming off at the bottom
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f132/bopper88/IMG_0503.jpg
passenger side skirt clips seem to be broken or no hooked up
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f132/bopper88/IMG_0495.jpg
a couple small dings/scracthes(nothing abnormal)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f132/bopper88/IMG_0496.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f132/bopper88/IMG_0497.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f132/bopper88/IMG_0502.jpg
and a nice ding on the A Pillar (this is probably the worst part of the car.(anyone know how to repair this?)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f132/bopper88/IMG_0498.jpg

and the rest of the pics i took
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f132/bopper88/IMG_0501.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f132/bopper88/IMG_0501.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f132/bopper88/IMG_0505.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f132/bopper88/IMG_0506.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f132/bopper88/IMG_0507.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f132/bopper88/IMG_0508.jpg

also it has a clean Georgia title.
i am probably going to try and talk him down some, but let me know what you think. hopefully this will be my first 240 :)


Modified by fleali88 at 1:11 PM 8/27/2009

[zenki_240sx]

Damm for $4500. That is a steal. Buy it!!!

[projectRDM]

Foglights are missing. Turn signals look to be broken/not fit right, has it been wrecked? And don't say 'carfax is clean', that's useless. Open the hood, doors, get under it, go over every inch of the car to verify it's a straight chassis. Even a light front end hit bends the headlight brackets, requiring replacement.

And why is the interior apart? Who are these kids that just randomly take shit apart for no reason?

[h22ek]

Foglights are missing. Turn signals look to be broken/not fit right, has it been wrecked? And don't say 'carfax is clean', that's useless. Open the hood, doors, get under it, go over every inch of the car to verify it's a straight chassis. Even a light front end hit bends the headlight brackets, requiring replacement.

And why is the interior apart? Who are these kids that just randomly take shit apart for no reason?

i agree, when i test drive i'll do just that, but the lights seems fine to me, thus far anyway.

[projectRDM]

i agree, when i test drive i'll do just that, but the lights seems fine to me, thus far anyway.

You can clearly see they're pointed upwards. That's not stock. The outer tab that locks into the bumper is probably broken off both of them.

[h22ek]

ok i see now, thanks everyone so far

[KrazyS13]

Me personally, I wouldnt touch that car. Its been screwed with too much by some kid, and that usually leads to hidden problems that were not disclosed at the time of sale. Also, that A pillar dent is ROUGH looking and would probably cost a good bit to get fixed.

I would rather start with something a little more "un-molested" IMHO.....lol

[KrazyS13]

Also, if the tires are that bald no doubt he's beat the car to death cause he's a mad tyte drifter.....

[Sileighty_85]

I dont think its that bad, The body is the most important part
Not too shabby for an 11 year old car

Everything else can be fixed easily with just a trip to the junk yard

check the oil level, do a compression test on the engine, look to see if he's fucked with the Emission stuff on it.
If the emission componets are all there then thats good, shouldnt really be a problem
It just boils down to preventive maint, and his driving behavior.

check under the car look at the frame rails (this will show how he treated the car) check for oblivous signs of broken shit.

Price though seems a little high, but that just me, I try to get the best deals that i can on stuff, I dont low ball i just try to come to a reasonable compromise with them

EX: I picked up my 1996 S14 SE for $1,700 bone stock with a blown headgasket ($125 fix) and some body imperfections and interior needed new carpet and radio benzel. I dont mind though cuz i was gonna replace all that shit anyway.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Me personally, I wouldnt touch that car. Its been screwed with too much by some kid, and that usually leads to hidden problems that were not disclosed at the time of sale. Also, that A pillar dent is ROUGH looking and would probably cost a good bit to get fixed.

I would rather start with something a little more "un-molested" IMHO.....lol

And exactly how many "un-molested" 5 speed kouki S14s are left out there that cost at this price range? I say get it but I'd talk him down lower. If you can get it for $3k, I think its worth it. Point out all the stuff that you noticed already, the dents and paint would be some of the biggest things that should drop the price on it. Then nickel and dime him with all the lil stuff that needs to get fixed.

Biggest thing I'd be looking for would be rust...check under the car, frame rails, wheel well, etc...

[h22ek]

And exactly how many "un-molested" 5 speed kouki S14s are left out there that cost at this price range? I say get it but I'd talk him down lower. If you can get it for $3k, I think its worth it. Point out all the stuff that you noticed already, the dents and paint would be some of the biggest things that should drop the price on it. Then nickel and dime him with all the lil stuff that needs to get fixed.

Biggest thing I'd be looking for would be rust...check under the car, frame rails, wheel well, etc...

yeah i agree, thanks to everyone so far for your input, the only things he said hes done is lowering springs and exhaust. so its not that molested, but the A pillar dent sucks

[jeb1517]

Also, looking at the picture of the front, the hood seems to be SLIGHTLY mis-alligned with the fender on the driver's side. It doesn't look as flush as the passenger's side. Maybe the hood's been taken off?? And could you give us a quick profile of the seller?

Being from Chicago, that car is MINT. Assuming the test drive goes well, I would def buy it.

[h22ek]

Also, looking at the picture of the front, the hood seems to be SLIGHTLY mis-alligned with the fender on the driver's side. It doesn't look as flush as the passenger's side. Maybe the hood's been taken off?? And could you give us a quick profile of the seller?

Being from Chicago, that car is MINT. Assuming the test drive goes well, I would def buy it.

yeah i see what youre saying, what do you mean by a quick profile?

[h22ek]

bump..........

[Sergio180sx]

Foglights are missing. Turn signals look to be broken/not fit right, has it been wrecked? And don't say 'carfax is clean', that's useless. Open the hood, doors, get under it, go over every inch of the car to verify it's a straight chassis. Even a light front end hit bends the headlight brackets, requiring replacement.

And why is the interior apart? Who are these kids that just randomly take shit apart for no reason?


I agree cause when i bought my first 240 he said it had a clean title and gave me a car fax with it i paid 4k for a 95 zenki with a SR but then i took it to my buddy he he saw that thay had welded a kouki radiator support in there so im guessing my car was crashed and they just fixed it themselves and i had no bumper support so look really close man! oh and for that pillar its a bitch to fix! so if u do buy it talk him down at around $800 bucks

[mazersx]

Good deal! buy it.

[ninja_star]

try to get it for 3,500 and your set.

[h22ek]

I agree cause when i bought my first 240 he said it had a clean title and gave me a car fax with it i paid 4k for a 95 zenki with a SR but then i took it to my buddy he he saw that thay had welded a kouki radiator support in there so im guessing my car was crashed and they just fixed it themselves and i had no bumper support so look really close man! oh and for that pillar its a bitch to fix! so if u do buy it talk him down at around $800 bucks

well i'll check that today, but i doubt hed let it go for less than 3k, 800 is impossible, .

[enkei2k]

no shift boot or knob

how do you drive without a shift knob? lol that must be difficult...or painful...but yeah, unmolested and bald tires do not belong in the same sentence. i heard the same thing when i got my car, i didn't do enough looking into the car and ended up spending 2k more on my car doing repairs and shit.

i'd say, but it, part it out, and buy better kouki. but that's just me.

[h22ek]

how do you drive without a shift knob? lol that must be difficult...or painful...but yeah, unmolested and bald tires do not belong in the same sentence. i heard the same thing when i got my car, i didn't do enough looking into the car and ended up spending 2k more on my car doing repairs and shit.

i'd say, but it, part it out, and buy better kouki. but that's just me.

well i test drove it, drives like expected, normal for that year mileage, tranny mounts feel old, and may need alignment, check under the car and all is straight, ac only works on the 4 setting, the tails have been downgraded to zenki's,. so i think im going to offer him 3k and go from there, i dont think im going over 4k for sure though., checked vin and all is clean, one reported repair from an accident "10/17/2007 Automotive Parts Supplier
Columbus, GA Parts requested to repair damage after
an accident or other incident
Left side quarter panel assembly
Right side rocker panel."

[Spitfire8o5]

sometimes you just gotta jump into it and fix anything thats wrong.. it only leads to bigger and better things.. :snoop: ahaha.. are you on NWP4LIFE with your H22EK? i have an H2B EG and my S2000 on there..

[fliprayzin240sx]

how do you drive without a shift knob? lol that must be difficult...or painful...but yeah, unmolested and bald tires do not belong in the same sentence. i heard the same thing when i got my car, i didn't do enough looking into the car and ended up spending 2k more on my car doing repairs and shit.

i'd say, but it, part it out, and buy better kouki. but that's just me.

Dont part it out!!! Save the chassis from the junkyard if its not bent!!! Sorry, I just hate it when people say that, I think knowing how many of these chassis are left makes me sad everyday. Folks need to stop acting like these are throw away chassis and they are still in production.

I agree cause when i bought my first 240 he said it had a clean title and gave me a car fax with it i paid 4k for a 95 zenki with a SR but then i took it to my buddy he he saw that thay had welded a kouki radiator support in there so im guessing my car was crashed and they just fixed it themselves and i had no bumper support so look really close man! oh and for that pillar its a bitch to fix! so if u do buy it talk him down at around $800 bucks


$800 will pay for the headlights....

Like I said, I'd probably pay $3k for it. Its not the cleanest body, but its also not the worst assuming its not rusted to hell.

[vilent240]

its 11 years old and in nice shape for a DAMN good price stop nitpicking and buy it!

[Sileighty_85]

I agree with Flip you kids are idiots if you think this car is in bad shape,

OH NO ITS GOT A DENT!!!! Who fucking cares its a clean 98 Kouki easily fixable.

$800 you gotta be fucking kiding me..... fucking low ballers

[zenki.life]

:wtf:how the fuck do you dent an A pillar???

[projectRDM]

checked vin and all is clean, one reported repair from an accident "10/17/2007 Automotive Parts Supplier
Columbus, GA Parts requested to repair damage after
an accident or other incident
Left side quarter panel assembly
Right side rocker panel."

Left side quarter, and right side rocker? That would bother me. Use a good magnet and determine where the bondo is, and how much. Maybe they just popped out two dents, or maybe they cut and replaced panels. Open the trunk and pull the trim down to get a better look inside at the quarter too.

[h22ek]

Left side quarter, and right side rocker? That would bother me. Use a good magnet and determine where the bondo is, and how much. Maybe they just popped out two dents, or maybe they cut and replaced panels. Open the trunk and pull the trim down to get a better look inside at the quarter too.

true that, ill try and remember to do that, thanks for the insight.

[DALAZ_68]

Left side quarter, and right side rocker? That would bother me. Use a good magnet and determine where the bondo is, and how much. Maybe they just popped out two dents, or maybe they cut and replaced panels. Open the trunk and pull the trim down to get a better look inside at the quarter too.

stock old struts on aftermarket springs...:naw:

[BTP]

nice kouki do it.

[silverdemon16]

that's a pretty good deal buy it

[SlideWell]

i agree with Ray. it needs paint and body work. 3k is a fair price.

[jeb1517]

Everyone saying $3k is a fair price...you're joking right??? I guess living in cold states SUCKS. I could easily see this car going for 5k up here. Go buy it already!

oh and by quick profile i meant about the person selling the car. guy gal kid adult? family? living alone? what other cars does he/she own? cool to talk to? does he shy away from questions about the history of the car or give weird answers about the dents?

[Ben G]

i would kick you in the face if you paid five k for that sir ^^^

[waynehead05]

From what I can see that doesn't look like the original paint.

[DALAZ_68]

Everyone saying $3k is a fair price...you're joking right??? I guess living in cold states SUCKS. I could easily see this car going for 5k up here. Go buy it already!



cold freezing weather+salty roads= rust bucket... yeah i would say chicago would suck...and i could see why u would pay for a rust free chassis...


From what I can see that doesn't look like the original paint.

it had damage...it was repaired...seeing as its still one color im pretty sure its not the same...

[h22ek]

cold freezing weather+salty roads= rust bucket... yeah i would say chicago would suck...and i could see why u would pay for a rust free chassis...




it had damage...it was repaired...seeing as its still one color im pretty sure its not the same...

door jambs and engine bay are all the same black, so i think its the original color, i would have bought this already, but this kid hasnt bought my car yet, hopefully today or tomorrow.

[vilent240]

that car is easily a 5k car look up book value its worth that much in kansas and cars arent worth anything here, hell people here still dont know what they are.

[fliprayzin240sx]

But he's in GA, FL is only a spit ball away. FL is probably the next state that has the most S14 I've seen after CA. Remember, these cars were marketed to older female secretary type when they came out...they all retired and moved to FL!!! :Ownedd:

No but seriously, theres alot of S14s in FL. If i go hunt for another S14, I'd get it/look for it again in FL.

[h22ek]

But he's in GA, FL is only a spit ball away. FL is probably the next state that has the most S14 I've seen after CA. Remember, these cars were marketed to older female secretary type when they came out...they all retired and moved to FL!!! :Ownedd:

No but seriously, theres alot of S14s in FL. If i go hunt for another S14, I'd get it/look for it again in FL.

youre right about FL, i just got back from the beach, saw around 5 when i was down there, but in columbus ga i think ive seen 5 diff s14's my whole life lol. they are pretty rare in this town for some reason. btw still waiting on my car to sell so i can buy this, but the guy with the 240 isnt doing anything with it until i get it.

[vilent240]

But he's in GA, FL is only a spit ball away. FL is probably the next state that has the most S14 I've seen after CA. Remember, these cars were marketed to older female secretary type when they came out...they all retired and moved to FL!!! :Ownedd:

No but seriously, theres alot of S14s in FL. If i go hunt for another S14, I'd get it/look for it again in FL.

i agree, but still everything has a higher value outside kansas. this state has a way of taking nice things and making them worthless, that and i can drive around the city i live in and i might see 1 s14 every 2 weeks unless i go to my buddies house where there is 3

[h22ek]

I know this is old, but i did end up buying it for 4k lol, and it washes up really nice, all the interior is in great condition too, once i put it all back together.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f132/bopper88/fleanig88/4b4d6612.jpg

just replaced the stock wheels with some 350z's, looks tight it think, my coils will be here next week. and im just finishing up my s14 sr before i drop it in :)

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f132/bopper88/photo35.jpg

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