What to look for in buying a 240

[R3D240]

I was looking to buy a 90 240s13 HATCH. I have wanted a 72 Z fora while but it looks like there out of my price range:( Oh well. I wanted to know what to look for im sure there is a couple widespread problems with 240's anything spacific to look for? Thanks everyone!

[MisawaJason]

if it's all one color, thats definitely a plus

[R3D240]

Alrighty.. thats to show it wasnt crashed then got a replacement that wasnt the same color? I was looking at a red one looks to be all the same color i go to visit on sunday!

[raz0rbladez909]

Alrighty.. thats to show it wasnt crashed then got a replacement that wasnt the same color? I was looking at a red one looks to be all the same color i go to visit on sunday!

One thing i always look for is quarter panel damage, for some reason it is very common on s-chassis, make sure everything works electronically, and inspect as much wiring as you can, look for signs that it has been messed with(electrical problems are a pita). check under the car for frame damage, even if they say it is a clean title, if the car has been modified try to stay away from it, unless you feel competent in your abilities to fix the mistakes of others. And if/when you get it, don't buy stupid autozone or ebay bullshit:axe: but hope you find a good one and don't turn it into a gay missile car.

[R3D240]

I dont plan to buy all the ebay bull! Actually i have yet to even find a body kit i like! I hate how all these bodykits stop at the doors! make the door a tad bit wider and it will make them look 1000 times better! Thanks for the input i will be sure to look!

[R3D240]

Also, Evo's Suck. :) Saw your avatar.. Family has always has STI's (infact my email username is evokiller)

[raz0rbladez909]

Also, Evo's Suck. :) Saw your avatar.. Family has always has STI's (infact my email username is evokiller)


So your family has "Always" had STI's since 2004 huh? Ummm cool I guess, you're buying a 240sx and trying to insult me for owning an evo, your off to a good start:cj: and at 17 years old what is it exactly that you are using to "Kill Evos" Xbox, PS3 ?:zzz:

I dont plan to buy all the ebay bull! Actually i have yet to even find a body kit i like! I hate how all these bodykits stop at the doors! make the door a tad bit wider and it will make them look 1000 times better! Thanks for the input i will be sure to look!

There is very few bodykits that add anything to the doors, one of the few kits i remember is the gp sports g four aero, which i'm not even sure they still make. But if your first thoughts are bodykits I think you should reorganize your priorities

[R3D240]

Haha there is a friendly Rivraly between the ecosystem and sti's everyone know. I meant nothing mean sorry if it came off that way.. And actually no but when you said from eBay and autozone that's what I thought of. That's not my priortiy at all I first have to get the car! Thanks for the insight!

[raz0rbladez909]

Haha there is a friendly Rivraly between the ecosystem and sti's everyone know. I meant nothing mean sorry if it came off that way.. And actually no but when you said from eBay and autozone that's what I thought of. That's not my priortiy at all I first have to get the car! Thanks for the insight!

Ah its all good, haven't had my caffiene this morning so the harmless joke wasn't noticed until I went back and looked, :kiss: lol Anyways good luck with the search

[Drifting-pedobear]

Haha there is a friendly Rivraly between the ecosystem and sti's everyone know.

wut?




and the thing i would look for is another car.
but if you insist on a 240, id look for a s14, not an s13.

[R3D240]

And now I just realized my phone corrected "evos" to "ecosystem" whoops

[R3D240]

Why would you reccomend a s14?

[nismolvr]

back to original topic....check compression and check spark plugs for signs of oil burning Carbon build up, make sure its not burning oil in cylinders and no exessive blow by .Buy an automatic ,my own experience people tend not to beat up on them so much,and are often in better condition inside and out .you can always do a manual swap.

[Corbic]

I would look for the search button but then again I doubt this question has ever been asked.

I would also look at "buying used cars for idiots", because this is a universal question.

As for issues, if it don't have them now, it will later. If you are mentally retarded or unwilling to learn automotive repair, move along and buy a Focus.

[nismolvr]

I would look for the search button but then again I doubt this question has ever been asked.

I would also look at "buying used cars for idiots", because this is a universal question.

As for issues, if it don't have them now, it will later. If you are mentally retarded or unwilling to learn automotive repair, move along and buy a Focus.
LMAO!!!! I was thinking the same , this topic has been covered a zillion times..... I figured Id be nice and help the Kid out....good one tho