How much should I spent on a 240 hatch?

[ToddgoesJapan]

I've come to the conclusion that since I'll be spending the next 4 years in this area, I'm going to go ahead and try to buy myself something nicer than a '95 Volvo 940 and gradually build up. There aren't many 240s around here, and most of the ones that are have been riced out to no belief.
So I want to know what sort of price I should be looking at for a bone stock, 5sp, KA24, 89-94 (I believe) 240sx fastback

Thanks

[CleanAndLegit]

depending on paint, and over all condition
800-1600

[enkei2k]

$10,000 - $30,000 depending if it comes with VTEC or not.

[kamilitaryman]

depending on paint, and over all condition
800-1600

To buy one in stock form, its gonna run you between $2k-3.5k (in good condition) These numbers popped up a lot when I was searching for my shell on Craigslist. But you might find one for cheap if you're lucky.

[DALAZ_68]

^ it depends on the area...honestly...someplaces itll run 3.5 to 4...others 1000...depends on the area...

[MavericStephenc]

I'm sorry but if you're spending upwards of 2k in a stock 89-94 240 you're a fucking idiot (location is a SMALL factor). I spent 4 grand on my zenki back in 05 cause it was from texas and had one owner. These cars are not worth that much... actually If I found a clean vert I would pay the price for rarity but thats neither here nor there. Don't pay out the ass for a 240 its stupid. just like CleanandLegit said between 800 and 1600, and be hard when it comes to the condition of the car too.

[kamilitaryman]

I'm sorry but if you're spending upwards of 2k in a stock 89-94 240 you're a fucking idiot (location is a SMALL factor). I spent 4 grand on my zenki back in 05 cause it was from texas and had one owner. These cars are not worth that much... actually If I found a clean vert I would pay the price for rarity but thats neither here nor there. Don't pay out the ass for a 240 its stupid. just like CleanandLegit said between 800 and 1600, and be hard when it comes to the condition of the car too.

How many 240s have you bought? Since 2005?

[MavericStephenc]

I bought an s13 hatch in 04 it got totaled when someone t-boned me. then I bought my zenki on saint patty's day 05'. oh and I bought a Jetta for a daily in the winter cause Boston sucks balls.

EDIT: if you're trying to rate my knowledge of buying cars (240 in particular) based on how many I've owned that's dumb too.
I've worked in my uncles body shop for years and I see cars come and go all the time. a 20 year old car that didn't even sell well in the first place is not worth that much.

[kamilitaryman]

I bought an s13 hatch in 04 it got totaled when someone t-boned me. then I bought my zenki on saint patty's day 05'. oh and I bought a Jetta for a daily in the winter cause Boston sucks balls

So two 240s. One in '04 and one in '05. I'm not sure if you knew but the value of these cars (especially when tryin to snag one from a private owner) has went up since then. I agree with you that it is stupid to pay up the ass for a 240sx. One may have a different outlook on the value of their car as opposed to the next person. But like I said, Ive looked at a lot of 240s on Craigslist and a lot were $2k plus for a decent stock 240.

PS

Always ask for a carfax or get one yourself if you plan on buying any car. It will help you while you and the seller are talking business.

[MavericStephenc]

So two 240s. One in '04 and one in '05. I'm not sure if you knew but the value of these cars (especially when tryin to snag one from a private owner) has went up since then. I agree with you that it is stupid to pay up the ass for a 240sx. One may have a different outlook on the value of their car as opposed to the next person. But like I said, Ive looked at a lot of 240s on Craigslist and a lot were $2k plus for a decent stock 240.

PS

Always ask for a carfax or get one yourself if you plan on buying any car. It will help you while you and the seller are talking business.

Most certainly agreed. I have been with my cousin buying 3 of his own since 06' and the private selling price has gone up exponentially. same with my car too. I hold a high value on it even though it doesn't look great, is loud and obnoxious, and really needs paint. however its important to remember that what we perceive something to vbe valued at is always skewed because of personal interest rather than hard fact.

haha good luck OP.

time to go flying!

[lflkajfj12123]

i spent 2750 on the cleanest fucking LE hatch i've ever seen

worth every penny IMO

i would hate to deal with a pos hatch with no power anything and ratty interior with rust

[drift freaq]

i spent 2750 on the cleanest fucking LE hatch i've ever seen

worth every penny IMO

i would hate to deal with a pos hatch with no power anything and ratty interior with rust

Smart man here. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

[ILoveMyRHS13]

I spent $1800 on a bone stock base model hatch with 63k original miles and no rust.

[CleanAndLegit]

my friend paid 600 for a le hatch clean only one dent.
honestly the only reason they "go" for that much is becuase people buy em for that much(idiots)
just look around buy em from the lil ol ladys lol
800-1600*
a shell 100-400

[D.Adams]

$8,000 - $20,000 for a bone stock 240

[omgRWDgoodness!]

How much should I spent on a 240 hatch?

How much should you spent...does that mean you already bought one?

[cole shoes]

$10,000 - $30,000 depending if it comes with VTEC or not.

haha this made me laugh. pop v wisely

[ManoNegra]

another one of these threads huh....
I lol at the inevitable responses that one shouldn't pay more than $1000
I'll give anyone $1300 ($300 for your trouble) to find me a clean titled, unmolested, mint hatch.
how hard can it be?
no coupes though, they're disgusting.

[hockeyrules]

lol craigslist in phoenix is flooded with drift ready shells for around 2000 lol

[Om1kron]

another one of these threads huh....
I lol at the inevitable responses that one shouldn't pay more than $1000
I'll give anyone $1300 ($300 for your trouble) to find me a clean titled, unmolested, mint hatch.
how hard can it be?
no coupes though, they're disgusting.

heres a tip, if you're willing to drive, fly, or pay money for shipping. DON'T BUY IN CALIFORNIA, OR PLACES WITH SHITTY WEATHER.