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SouthpawPL
03-27-2021, 12:29 AM
This is an OEM Kouki 240, not a kit or update.


SOLD SOLD SOLD




Here's why:
This car has been referred to as a Unicorn by my car club. It has a combination of features that nobody had ever encountered together in one car before. That included white leather upholstery and wood grain inserts in the dash panels! Unfortunately, the leather didn't survive, but I replaced it with dark blue 2-tone seats out of an S-15! Full set, front and rear. The rear seat latch works, the seat drops for access to the trunk.
Other features include nearly every option on the LE checklist:




automatic transmission(!) (rebuilt in 2018)
cruise control
a/c
tilt steering wheel
sunroof/moonroof (works!!)
headliner console with map light
power windows
power mirrors
remote entry/security system (works!)
variable intermittent wipers
drilled and slotted brake rotors all around.
did I mention the wood grain inserts?
Silver Moss green paint. Yes, Silver Moss.





All the running lights, tail/brake lights and dome/map lights have been upgraded to LEDs.
Now the best part: the body is totally straight. Minor dings only in some body panels. The car has never been in an accident, the track is arrow straight. It rides on high-rate springs, which lower the ride height by only 2?. That means that the car will pass inspection for headlight height-above-ground and clearance.
Almost forgot to mention! This car has NISMO strut braces front and rear. Handles like a time-attack car. The car was a daily driver, never raced, never tracked. Other than the springs, it is dead stock
The interior is ~90%. There is a minor tear in the drivers seat left-hand bolster, and the drivers' window sill plastic. There is also a small break in the dash atop the speedometer. However, the headliner is perfect and all interior trim pieces are present and in excellent shape. I even have the ash-tray/storage cubby for the center console!




In the spirit of full disclosure, here are the con's:
The car doesn't run, so you'll need a trailer. It has a head gasket failure @ cylinder #4. This only happened recently: in the last 6 weeks. Until that point, it was reliable as h#ll, and my daily driver.
{Please see this thread (https://zilvia.net/f/showpost.php?p=6409042&postcount=20) for clarification on engine status}

(but you were going to drop a new motor in anyway, weren't you?)
Which brings me to the second point. It's high mileage (but what 240 isn't these days?) 345,000+ on the clock. But, as I said above, the bones are solid, and the body and frame are straight.

Lastly, that Silver Moss paint? The hood is almost completely bare, from clear-coat delamination. And it's spread a little to the tops of the front fenders. There's also a weird patch on the drivers' door. The rest of the paint is smooth and intact.
Finally, the radio doesn't work! Actually, it does, but the speaker wires are faulty, so no sound anyway.

https://i.imgur.com/NCLwIF4.jpeg

https://i.imgur.com/u7MYMja.jpeg

https://i.imgur.com/7Y5yf6v.jpeg

More photos here:
https://imgur.com/gallery/Zj6mbmI

7Chris7
03-27-2021, 09:20 PM
I was ready to pull cash out until i read the last part of your ad :/

koukidriver
03-29-2021, 08:13 AM
Worth every cent I'm currently looking for a JDM Silvia a 1996 and yes its stock with a Sr20 but its going for 12k plus whatever fees on the state side to register it.

aymaeid
03-29-2021, 11:57 AM
Worth every cent I'm currently looking for a JDM Silvia a 1996 and yes its stock with a Sr20 but its going for 12k plus whatever fees on the state side to register it.

There's no comparison here. This is a $9,500 high mileage shell. Even in the end of times, you're both smoking crack. glws op

97kouki1
03-29-2021, 04:20 PM
As pointed out the last part of the ad broke my heart. This will get sold for sure but you're gonna have to find the right buyer and I'm not sure that is gonna be here, gonna have to drop that price $2500 minimum for that to happen

SouthpawPL
03-29-2021, 09:19 PM
...Even in the end of times, you're both smoking crack. glws op


I'm an old f**k and not up on the current jargon. I have no idea what "glws op" means.


Also, didn't your grandma teach you about "if you can't say something nice...."?

dizzariot
03-29-2021, 09:26 PM
"Good Luck With Sale, Original Poster"

...and I don't think anyone here is being overtly mean. It would be cool if the features you mentioned were largely still intact.

Whitey13
03-30-2021, 08:24 AM
I was ready to pull cash out until i read the last part of your ad :/

Which part are you referring to? Was it edited out?

300zxsteve
03-30-2021, 09:17 AM
Which part are you referring to? Was it edited out?

He wants 10k for a shell with 350k miles.
Maybe more was edited out, but that seems like enough of a deal breaker for most.

Whitey13
03-30-2021, 09:25 AM
He wants 10k for a shell with 350k miles.
Maybe more was edited out, but that seems like enough of a deal breaker for most.

When it comes to houses and enthusiast cars this past year, no price surprises me anymore.

300zxsteve
03-30-2021, 09:42 AM
When it comes to houses and enthusiast cars this past year, no price surprises me anymore.

And thats why OP may even get his $9500. Power to him. This housing / auto market is f**king nuts.

Whitey13
03-30-2021, 02:26 PM
Can we get some interior pictures?

Are the back seats the stock leather?

Stock wheels available?

racso_dor
03-30-2021, 05:22 PM
JDM chassis and USDM chassis are valued differently. Your current asking price is deff on the high side and here is why .. this month on BAT a fuschia kouki with 40k miles, auto, all original and it runs and drives sold for 15k. You have a 98 high mile silver moss that needs body work, paint, drivetrain work, maybe suspension? .. you get it lots of TLC. I know you said OBO (I get it low ballers) ..but if you are willing to cut that price in half, slide in my DMs and let's talk if not cheers to you mate GLWS

SouthpawPL
03-30-2021, 08:47 PM
Can we get some interior pictures?

Are the back seats the stock leather?

Stock wheels available?




There are additional interior shots at the Imgur link, but I can post further images this weekend.
No, the rear seats are blue/blue fabric S-15 seats like the front. More photos @ the Imgur link
No, the stock wheels are long gone.

Whitey13
03-30-2021, 09:34 PM
There are additional interior shots at the Imgur link, but I can post further images this weekend.
No, the rear seats are blue/blue fabric S-15 seats like the front. More photos @ the Imgur link
No, the stock wheels are long gone.

I apologize, I missed the link and I read through a few times.

Thanks

Whitey13
03-31-2021, 03:22 PM
JDM chassis and USDM chassis are valued differently. Your current asking price is deff on the high side and here is why .. this month on BAT a fuschia kouki with 40k miles, auto, all original and it runs and drives sold for 15k. You have a 98 high mile silver moss that needs body work, paint, drivetrain work, maybe suspension? .. you get it lots of TLC. I know you said OBO (I get it low ballers) ..but if you are willing to cut that price in half, slide in my DMs and let's talk if not cheers to you mate GLWS

I went back and looked at the BaT car and it makes it really hard to put a price on this one. I don't know how much it would cost to bring this up to a similar condition...and only 40K miles to boot. This is interesting.

7Chris7
04-01-2021, 12:10 AM
If this car was running i can't imagine it selling for more than 9k. So a non running shell cant be more than like 5k

Whitey13
04-01-2021, 06:50 PM
Can you please post the VIN?

SouthpawPL
04-06-2021, 09:12 PM
Sorry to take so long to reply. Life is hectic ATM.



The VIN is: JN1AS44D6WW106867

SouthpawPL
04-06-2021, 09:20 PM
If this car was running i can't imagine it selling for more than 9k. So a non running shell cant be more than like 5k


I feel that I need to clarify something: The car does run. the engine starts and the car can be driven. It will overheat and boil over after about 3 miles, but is is not incapacitated.


I don't know how that affects how the car is perceived, but I felt that this needed to be said.


Please let me know if this changes anything.

FusionR240sx
04-09-2021, 12:22 PM
10k for a shell? lmao i remember when i got my 97 for 2800 running and driving and sold it with a sr w2871r turbo 740cc tune coils for 7k.

holy fuck I'm old.

aymaeid
04-09-2021, 01:53 PM
I feel that I need to clarify something: The car does run. the engine starts and the car can be driven. It will overheat and boil over after about 3 miles, but is is not incapacitated.

Please let me know if this changes anything.

so it DOESNT run. It turns over. I hate you people.

Whitey13
04-09-2021, 02:06 PM
so it DOESNT run. It turns over. I hate you people.

His description is fair. He's saying it can move under its own power in your driveway. It's not bricked. Stop overreacting.

srh666
04-09-2021, 04:48 PM
so it DOESNT run. It turns over. I hate you people.


Why come you so smuh-hearrt

SouthpawPL
04-13-2021, 07:14 PM
bump and price drop

s14-365
04-19-2021, 06:48 PM
bump and price drop
pm sent hit me up

SouthpawPL
04-27-2021, 09:38 PM
Here (https://buckminsterbanzai.imgur.com/all/) including video of the engine running.

Whitey13
04-28-2021, 06:44 AM
Whats the best way to reach you, since this is always crashing?

Do you have an email you can share?

Thanks

SouthpawPL
04-30-2021, 07:58 AM
Whats the best way to reach you, since this is always crashing?

Do you have an email you can share?

Thanks


You can reach me at [email protected]

Whitey13
04-30-2021, 10:38 PM
Sent you an email

inferno s14
05-01-2021, 07:31 AM
you not getting 9 for a shell, you getting 3.5 to 4 k for this even in now times.
for this to sell for 9k at those miles it better have some work wheels, big brakes and all suspension done. And some rare oem aero. then maybe, but not so.

Jarom717
05-02-2021, 12:12 AM
I bought my 98 silvermoss kouki back in 2016 for 8k. It was fully running auto, never been touched anywhere. Paint was just faded. No accidents. 94k miles. Hardtop/no sunroof.

Considering inflation, I'd probably pay 6k for yours

These cars are getting really hard to find now and a lot of people are willing to pay the inflated prices. Some people here obviously don't think they are worth that much and yeah they pretty much aren't. But value is to the beholder. I and others love these cars and I know people who'd easily buy it at 6 maybe 7k now.

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Aspire818
05-02-2021, 04:29 PM
I sent u a email ill buy it today thanks!

diceweiss
05-04-2021, 02:25 PM
I've got the wood trim on my 97. factory option for those who haven't seen it before.

glws bump for the wood trim!

FYI if someone buys this and wants to sell the wood trim, hit me up!

Whitey13
05-04-2021, 02:27 PM
I've got the wood trim on my 97. factory option for those who haven't seen it before.

glws bump for the wood trim!

FYI if someone buys this and wants to sell the wood trim, hit me up!

Is the wood trim just a laminate over the original plastic?

Aspire818
05-04-2021, 08:58 PM
Is the wood trim just a laminate over the original plastic?

Did you end up buying it? Lol