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Project S13 · 12-17-2011, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CleanAndLegit

back then, but now a days all these people with drift tax, lowballer tax, im a dumbass trying to sell a pos for $$$$$$ tax, you know the usual fanboy pricing,almost impossible to find a s13 for under 1800 running now adays

I got my two tone coupe, blue interior, uncracked dash, lowered on tein springs for 950. With some deep dish wheels and a single slammer running condition . From a friend tho.

mhubble91 · 12-18-2011, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Project S13

That's great. You have a piece of history becouse I have never herd less seen a highly modified chassis go that many miles stock and still drivable and look as good as yours does. You should really consider passing the half a mill mark .

Thank you very much, and I really am truly enthused to be cruising in this thing. I baby the living hell out of it. Except tonight I went for a.. "sprintful" cruise down I-5 here in sac. Good lord, i love 240s, lol!

Also -- I contacted Nissan Corp. Office and told them how many miles are on my 240. I waiting to hear back from them. I'll post what they tell me on here.

g00se · 12-18-2011, 01:13 AM

maybe your get a new car like the 1 million mile accord guy..

but your only halfway there

I LUV MY S13 · 12-18-2011, 01:19 AM

Thats a really nice car, good luck with your build...

ih8bmps · 12-18-2011, 01:38 AM

my 93 coupe had 279000 miles on it. i drove it for 4k of those miles had timing chain slap but other then that never had ANY issues with it. beat the piss out of it on the track bouncin off the rev limiter sideways about 3 times a week. eventually i totaled the car while trying to attempt a wall grind. pulled the motor out sold it..it still runs daily in my buddys car with about 300000 on it now. never rebuilt. doesnt smoke at all. i love ka motors. i might buy an altima now as a family car just because of the ka in it.

Kevin920415 · 12-18-2011, 01:50 AM

i had a dual cam 77k 91 se hatch. bought from 2nd owner local car. take good care of it.

Kevin920415 · 12-18-2011, 01:58 AM

also lol your odo could have stopped and worked stopped and worked back and forth just a heads up.

mhubble91 · 12-18-2011, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin920415

also lol your odo could have stopped and worked stopped and worked back and forth just a heads up.

that sounds like bullshit, lol. sorry just saying.... lol the speedo works 100%. doesn't wiggle or jump, etc. therefore odometer is working fine. ... also if the odometer wasn't working correctly, it would only mean there are even more miles that what's recorded. which would be awesom! but yea... very, extremely, highly doubtful.

GhostlyCoupe · 12-20-2011, 11:12 PM

This is why I buy Japanese cars. They last forever if you take care of them.

My previous car was a 1994 Nissan Hardbody. My father bought it new from ABC Nissan in Phoenix Arizona in late 1993. I put a total of 223,000 miles on it. During that time I replaced one clutch and 2 alternators. The factory AC was still blowing ice cold and never even had a recharge. The truck was sold with around 350,000 miles in 2004.

In 2004 is when I bought my Pontiac Vibe new at Peoria Pontiac GMC. I'm not sure if many people know this but despite bieng badged as a Pontiac, it's actually a TOYOTA MATRIX and is sold as a Toyota Voltz overseas which is why I bought it. I was able to get a big rebate on it since GM was selling it as well.

Anyway, 163,000 miles later and I have not made one .. single.. repair to this car that I have owned since new. I maintain it and it treats me well and not a single thing has broken despite 7 years in brutal Arizona heat.

Felipe · 12-20-2011, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by gunmetalr32

then show us .. post pictures of this showroom condition 1/2 a million mile car

+1

cluster swap from junked car? photo shop? just sayin... lol

but if its true then post back up with pix when it hits 500k

nujabe · 12-21-2011, 12:50 AM

yeah dood.. my cars on 330k.. and my bushing are done.. im getting this weird slop in 1st gear were my car rocks back and fourth i think my bushings are done.. also happens in 2nd

rb25_s13*CHUKI · 12-21-2011, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SLiDe_WaYz

You can't kill a KA. Seriously it would take a sugar in a gas tank to kill a stock ka. They last forever.

You must be new the the 240 scene if you think Ka's last forever

SLiDe_WaYz · 12-21-2011, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by rb25_s13*CHUKI

You must be new the the 240 scene if you think Ka's last forever

You must be new if you think they don't. I beat the piss out of my 250K one, ran no T Stat for over a year, barely any oil, timing chain chatter, it still runs to this day in my buddies Datsun truck. Easily at the 275 mark by now.

rally_whore · 12-21-2011, 05:17 AM

haha i wish i knew how many miles were on my 240. i've been driving it back and forth across michigan for a year and never put a mile on it. gotta love busted odo

Coleosis · 12-21-2011, 05:17 AM

Ive noticed these motors can take a beating and keep on going; even with ticks/knocks/smoking... Either way, when you get it to 500k (if you havent modded it yet) you should send a letter to Nissan. Its a long shot, but they might pay you to use your car in a commercial or something. Pretty rare to see an original car that old with 200k in good condition, let alone 500k.

I think I remember a while back an owner of a million mile Honda either got paid to be in a commercial, or they gave him a new car or something... I remember seeing it on yahoo news one night at work....vaguely

Om1kron · 12-21-2011, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by lazysk8er2

half a million miles and ur gonna ruin it with mods

lol pristine now maybe, throw some power in there and you'll need new bushings all over the car and suspension guaranteed

s-cargo · 12-21-2011, 06:24 AM

local guy near me has an s12 with 500k on it... dude was over 70 little spanish guy who does all the maintinence his self.. and this is in the rust belt of new england where most nissans dont last.. congrats

240canni · 12-21-2011, 06:30 AM

looks pretty sick, u have pics under the car ?

nismoracingsx · 12-21-2011, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SLiDe_WaYz

ran no T Stat for over a year

What's a thermostat?

My coupe hasn't run one for like 5 years and it still ran great with around 28 mpg when I sold it last week.

just love working oon the red Nissans :-D

That clean of a high mileage pignose, I would left it stock for a daily driver. Buy a battered 240 with a straight body to modify.

blueshark123 · 12-21-2011, 07:20 AM

you know it only takes me 5 mins to change the mileage on a 240 cluster.

landins13 · 12-21-2011, 07:23 AM

god these things have gotten fucking expensive. 1300 for a 21 year old car with 479k miles and it might as well have been a shell since your going to swap the motors anyway.

i bought my 93se 7 years ago with 110k on the car (everything original) and i paid 600 for it.

Chaluska · 12-21-2011, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by landins13

god these things have gotten fucking expensive. 1300 for a 21 year old car with 479k miles and it might as well have been a shell since your going to swap the motors anyway.

i bought my 93se 7 years ago with 110k on the car (everything original) and i paid 600 for it.

drift/fanboy/bandwaggoner tax

91s13shawn · 12-21-2011, 08:53 AM

keep it stock! see how long you can keep that baby going

mhubble91 · 12-21-2011, 11:59 PM

First of all, to all the haters that say that i fucked with the odometer, it's photo shopped, or that it's fake. - Fuck you. Seriously.

On the lighter side, for those who are actually interested in this story...

I contacted Nissan of N. America and they basically said "Congratulations, We're happy that you're happy." lol. I don't think they're very interested.
Here's the Email -

12/20/2011

File # 7335408

Thank you for contacting Nissan North America, Inc. with your recent e-mail.

It is always a pleasure to hear from one of our customers who has taken the time to write and provide us with favorable comments about their vehicle. We are extremely grateful for the comment you have made about your Nissan, and we are happy to hear that the car has been economical to own and satisfying to drive.

Thank you for writing and we wish you many additional carefree miles with your Nissan.

Sincerely,

Nissan North America, Inc.
________________________
Erwin Montecastro
Consumer Affairs Representative
Nissan Consumer Affair

....

Therefore, I'm not sure that they were as interested as I was in the car, lol.

Anyway, Update on the SR... Head got finished machining. Ordering these parts now...

NEW Tomei Exhaust & Intake Valve Guides -- $288
http://www.circuitmotorsports.net/tom-163049.html

NEW OEM Exhaust & Intake Valve Seals -- $58
nissanparts.cc

NEW OEM Rocker Arms -- $204
nissanparts.cc

NEW Tomei 270/270 Stage 3 Solid Cams - $500 +/-
frsport.com

Brian Crower 8820 Adjustable Cam Gears -- $225
http://www.frsport.com/index.php?tar...m+gear&x=0&y=0

so, needless to say 1700 with shipping, and a small payment to the machinest the head is finally done. I'll post pics as soon as parts are shipped in

oh, btw. Save they hate. Not in the mood for it. We're all s chassis enthusiast. After all, its not like im building a honda....

12-18-2011, 01:19 AM	#34
I LUV MY S13 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norwalk, Los Angeles Age: 32 Posts: 3,349 Trader Rating: (35) Rides Gallery: I LUV MY S13 Feedback Score: 35 reviews	Thats a really nice car, good luck with your build... __________________ -Jorge

12-18-2011, 01:50 AM	#36
Kevin920415 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Garden Grove, CA Age: 29 Posts: 1,168 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	i had a dual cam 77k 91 se hatch. bought from 2nd owner local car. take good care of it. __________________ You drive DA 2 fo tay?

12-18-2011, 01:58 AM	#37
Kevin920415 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Garden Grove, CA Age: 29 Posts: 1,168 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	also lol your odo could have stopped and worked stopped and worked back and forth just a heads up. __________________ You drive DA 2 fo tay?

12-21-2011, 07:23 AM	#51
landins13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 986 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	god these things have gotten fucking expensive. 1300 for a 21 year old car with 479k miles and it might as well have been a shell since your going to swap the motors anyway. i bought my 93se 7 years ago with 110k on the car (everything original) and i paid 600 for it. __________________ NO HANDS IN PANTS!!

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12-18-2011, 01:13 AM	#33
g00se Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: CA Posts: 381 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	maybe your get a new car like the 1 million mile accord guy.. but your only halfway there

12-18-2011, 01:38 AM	#35
ih8bmps Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: las vegas Age: 30 Posts: 149 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	my 93 coupe had 279000 miles on it. i drove it for 4k of those miles had timing chain slap but other then that never had ANY issues with it. beat the piss out of it on the track bouncin off the rev limiter sideways about 3 times a week. eventually i totaled the car while trying to attempt a wall grind. pulled the motor out sold it..it still runs daily in my buddys car with about 300000 on it now. never rebuilt. doesnt smoke at all. i love ka motors. i might buy an altima now as a family car just because of the ka in it.

12-20-2011, 11:12 PM	#39
GhostlyCoupe Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Phoenix, AZ Age: 38 Posts: 221 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	This is why I buy Japanese cars. They last forever if you take care of them. My previous car was a 1994 Nissan Hardbody. My father bought it new from ABC Nissan in Phoenix Arizona in late 1993. I put a total of 223,000 miles on it. During that time I replaced one clutch and 2 alternators. The factory AC was still blowing ice cold and never even had a recharge. The truck was sold with around 350,000 miles in 2004. In 2004 is when I bought my Pontiac Vibe new at Peoria Pontiac GMC. I'm not sure if many people know this but despite bieng badged as a Pontiac, it's actually a TOYOTA MATRIX and is sold as a Toyota Voltz overseas which is why I bought it. I was able to get a big rebate on it since GM was selling it as well. Anyway, 163,000 miles later and I have not made one .. single.. repair to this car that I have owned since new. I maintain it and it treats me well and not a single thing has broken despite 7 years in brutal Arizona heat.

12-21-2011, 12:50 AM	#41
nujabe Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: BAY AREA CA Posts: 890 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	yeah dood.. my cars on 330k.. and my bushing are done.. im getting this weird slop in 1st gear were my car rocks back and fourth i think my bushings are done.. also happens in 2nd

12-21-2011, 05:17 AM	#44
rally_whore Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Port Huron Age: 29 Posts: 61 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	haha i wish i knew how many miles were on my 240. i've been driving it back and forth across michigan for a year and never put a mile on it. gotta love busted odo

12-21-2011, 05:17 AM	#45
Coleosis Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oklahoma Age: 35 Posts: 17 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ive noticed these motors can take a beating and keep on going; even with ticks/knocks/smoking... Either way, when you get it to 500k (if you havent modded it yet) you should send a letter to Nissan. Its a long shot, but they might pay you to use your car in a commercial or something. Pretty rare to see an original car that old with 200k in good condition, let alone 500k. I think I remember a while back an owner of a million mile Honda either got paid to be in a commercial, or they gave him a new car or something... I remember seeing it on yahoo news one night at work....vaguely

12-21-2011, 06:24 AM	#47
s-cargo Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Myrtle beach sc Age: 35 Posts: 250 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	local guy near me has an s12 with 500k on it... dude was over 70 little spanish guy who does all the maintinence his self.. and this is in the rust belt of new england where most nissans dont last.. congrats

12-21-2011, 06:30 AM	#48
240canni Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: jax fl Age: 27 Posts: 20 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	looks pretty sick, u have pics under the car ?

12-21-2011, 07:20 AM	#50
blueshark123 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 5,481 Trader Rating: (55) Feedback Score: 55 reviews	you know it only takes me 5 mins to change the mileage on a 240 cluster.

12-21-2011, 08:53 AM	#53
91s13shawn Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bradenton, FL Age: 30 Posts: 19 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	keep it stock! see how long you can keep that baby going

12-21-2011, 11:59 PM	#54
mhubble91 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Age: 29 Posts: 183 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	First of all, to all the haters that say that i fucked with the odometer, it's photo shopped, or that it's fake. - Fuck you. Seriously. On the lighter side, for those who are actually interested in this story... I contacted Nissan of N. America and they basically said "Congratulations, We're happy that you're happy." lol. I don't think they're very interested. Here's the Email - 12/20/2011 File # 7335408 Thank you for contacting Nissan North America, Inc. with your recent e-mail. It is always a pleasure to hear from one of our customers who has taken the time to write and provide us with favorable comments about their vehicle. We are extremely grateful for the comment you have made about your Nissan, and we are happy to hear that the car has been economical to own and satisfying to drive. Thank you for writing and we wish you many additional carefree miles with your Nissan. Sincerely, Nissan North America, Inc. ________________________ Erwin Montecastro Consumer Affairs Representative Nissan Consumer Affair .... Therefore, I'm not sure that they were as interested as I was in the car, lol. Anyway, Update on the SR... Head got finished machining. Ordering these parts now... NEW Tomei Exhaust & Intake Valve Guides -- $288 http://www.circuitmotorsports.net/tom-163049.html NEW OEM Exhaust & Intake Valve Seals -- $58 nissanparts.cc NEW OEM Rocker Arms -- $204 nissanparts.cc NEW Tomei 270/270 Stage 3 Solid Cams - $500 +/- frsport.com Brian Crower 8820 Adjustable Cam Gears -- $225 http://www.frsport.com/index.php?tar...m+gear&x=0&y=0 so, needless to say 1700 with shipping, and a small payment to the machinest the head is finally done. I'll post pics as soon as parts are shipped in oh, btw. Save they hate. Not in the mood for it. We're all s chassis enthusiast. After all, its not like im building a honda....