Looking at buying an s13

[patsajak]

so i was going to check out an s13 240sx and wanted to know if there was a buyers guide, or general things to look for

[240drifter1]

Ask him if it drifts.

[xX240-SXx]

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[patsajak]

you guys are so nice and helpful

[Howie Felter Snatch]

Hey man! I just googled your thread topic "Looking at buying an s13" and found a three links you defintely must read! :cops:
That should point you in the proper direction. Don't be afraid to search, it wont bite too hard. :D

http://zilvia.net/f/chat/368692-what-look-ask-when-buying-used-240sx.html

What to look for when buying an S13 - Nissan 240SX Forums (http://www.240sxforums.com/forums/s13-240sx-89-94/127543-what-look-when-buying-s13.html)

240sx:A Buying Guide (http://www.nicoclub.com/archives/240sxa-buying-guide.html)


Check out my sig too! You will not be disappointed (unless you're :hey:)

[89JDM240sx]

Do it! Do it! Do it!

[Boost_Fiend]

Rust and a compression check if possible

[nissan240syan]

Since everyones gonna rip you a new asshole for looking past all the info you could ever need with these cars and making a thread instead ill be nice.... Look around and take your time. many S13 have rust so look for that and since its your first 240 look for one as close to stock as possible so you can learn the basics and gradually build on it. Good Luck and remeber to search first before you ask !

[iamthewinner]

get typex with sr20

[Darren]

Since everyones gonna rip you a new asshole for looking past all the info you could ever need with these cars and making a thread instead ill be nice.... Look around and take your time. many S13 have rust so look for that and since its your first 240 look for one as close to stock as possible so you can learn the basics and gradually build on it. Good Luck and remeber to search first before you ask !

^^this.... make sure you take a good look around the front frame rails where the engine bay firewall meets the frame rails, this is a common spot for the 240 to be completely rotted out... many of the ones i looked at were quite nice on the outside, but their frame rails were gone... yeah, completely gone

Good luck!

[S-Nation S13]

just make sure there is not rust..start her up make sure there is no timing chain rattle..just more work for you ..there old..but it doesnt mean that you have to buy a pile of shit !!

[fckillerbee]

make sure it has a drift button if it's auto.

Sr20's are common..buy one with a v8.

Paint it red with BN aero.

Sticker bomb your steering wheel (i haven't seen that done yet)

[mrmittens]

Check to see if they have replaced the timing chain as well. If not, and you don't plan on doing it yourself, it can be an expensive fix.

Edit: The easiest way to tell if it has the rattle is when it turns on, if you hear a rattle, it will need to be fixed. If you hear a rattle continuously after it has been turned on, it needs to be fixed much sooner.