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h22ek · 08-27-2009, 06:07 PM

ok, ive been desperately looking for a kouki 240sx, well i found one, hes asking 4500$ so today went by his house just to glance at it. The rear tires are BALD some parts showing metal.
overall car looks good

aftermarket exhaust
5sp
interior is taken a part some
no cd player
no shift boot or knob
clear coat is peeling in some spots

stockstruts on lowering springs
ka24de (says it runs perfect, but im test driving it tomorrow)
seats look good
a dent in the driver side rear 1/4 panel (doesnt look too bad)

driver side windshield mold is coming off at the bottom

passenger side skirt clips seem to be broken or no hooked up

a couple small dings/scracthes(nothing abnormal)

and a nice ding on the A Pillar (this is probably the worst part of the car.(anyone know how to repair this?)

and the rest of the pics i took

also it has a clean Georgia title.
i am probably going to try and talk him down some, but let me know what you think. hopefully this will be my first 240

Modified by fleali88 at 1:11 PM 8/27/2009

zenki_240sx · 08-27-2009, 07:50 PM

Damm for $4500. That is a steal. Buy it!!!

projectRDM · 08-27-2009, 07:51 PM

Foglights are missing. Turn signals look to be broken/not fit right, has it been wrecked? And don't say 'carfax is clean', that's useless. Open the hood, doors, get under it, go over every inch of the car to verify it's a straight chassis. Even a light front end hit bends the headlight brackets, requiring replacement.

And why is the interior apart? Who are these kids that just randomly take shit apart for no reason?

h22ek · 08-27-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by projectRDM

Foglights are missing. Turn signals look to be broken/not fit right, has it been wrecked? And don't say 'carfax is clean', that's useless. Open the hood, doors, get under it, go over every inch of the car to verify it's a straight chassis. Even a light front end hit bends the headlight brackets, requiring replacement.

And why is the interior apart? Who are these kids that just randomly take shit apart for no reason?

i agree, when i test drive i'll do just that, but the lights seems fine to me, thus far anyway.

projectRDM · 08-27-2009, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by h22ek

i agree, when i test drive i'll do just that, but the lights seems fine to me, thus far anyway.

You can clearly see they're pointed upwards. That's not stock. The outer tab that locks into the bumper is probably broken off both of them.

h22ek · 08-27-2009, 08:00 PM

ok i see now, thanks everyone so far

KrazyS13 · 08-27-2009, 08:02 PM

Me personally, I wouldnt touch that car. Its been screwed with too much by some kid, and that usually leads to hidden problems that were not disclosed at the time of sale. Also, that A pillar dent is ROUGH looking and would probably cost a good bit to get fixed.

I would rather start with something a little more "un-molested" IMHO.....lol

KrazyS13 · 08-27-2009, 08:04 PM

Also, if the tires are that bald no doubt he's beat the car to death cause he's a mad tyte drifter.....

Sileighty_85 · 08-27-2009, 08:32 PM

I dont think its that bad, The body is the most important part
Not too shabby for an 11 year old car

Everything else can be fixed easily with just a trip to the junk yard

check the oil level, do a compression test on the engine, look to see if he's fucked with the Emission stuff on it.
If the emission componets are all there then thats good, shouldnt really be a problem
It just boils down to preventive maint, and his driving behavior.

check under the car look at the frame rails (this will show how he treated the car) check for oblivous signs of broken shit.

Price though seems a little high, but that just me, I try to get the best deals that i can on stuff, I dont low ball i just try to come to a reasonable compromise with them

EX: I picked up my 1996 S14 SE for $1,700 bone stock with a blown headgasket ($125 fix) and some body imperfections and interior needed new carpet and radio benzel. I dont mind though cuz i was gonna replace all that shit anyway.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 08-28-2009, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by KrazyS13

Me personally, I wouldnt touch that car. Its been screwed with too much by some kid, and that usually leads to hidden problems that were not disclosed at the time of sale. Also, that A pillar dent is ROUGH looking and would probably cost a good bit to get fixed.

I would rather start with something a little more "un-molested" IMHO.....lol

And exactly how many "un-molested" 5 speed kouki S14s are left out there that cost at this price range? I say get it but I'd talk him down lower. If you can get it for $3k, I think its worth it. Point out all the stuff that you noticed already, the dents and paint would be some of the biggest things that should drop the price on it. Then nickel and dime him with all the lil stuff that needs to get fixed.

Biggest thing I'd be looking for would be rust...check under the car, frame rails, wheel well, etc...

h22ek · 08-28-2009, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

And exactly how many "un-molested" 5 speed kouki S14s are left out there that cost at this price range? I say get it but I'd talk him down lower. If you can get it for $3k, I think its worth it. Point out all the stuff that you noticed already, the dents and paint would be some of the biggest things that should drop the price on it. Then nickel and dime him with all the lil stuff that needs to get fixed.

Biggest thing I'd be looking for would be rust...check under the car, frame rails, wheel well, etc...

yeah i agree, thanks to everyone so far for your input, the only things he said hes done is lowering springs and exhaust. so its not that molested, but the A pillar dent sucks

jeb1517 · 08-28-2009, 06:47 AM

Also, looking at the picture of the front, the hood seems to be SLIGHTLY mis-alligned with the fender on the driver's side. It doesn't look as flush as the passenger's side. Maybe the hood's been taken off?? And could you give us a quick profile of the seller?

Being from Chicago, that car is MINT. Assuming the test drive goes well, I would def buy it.

h22ek · 08-28-2009, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by jeb1517

Also, looking at the picture of the front, the hood seems to be SLIGHTLY mis-alligned with the fender on the driver's side. It doesn't look as flush as the passenger's side. Maybe the hood's been taken off?? And could you give us a quick profile of the seller?

Being from Chicago, that car is MINT. Assuming the test drive goes well, I would def buy it.

yeah i see what youre saying, what do you mean by a quick profile?

h22ek · 08-28-2009, 02:00 PM

bump..........

Sergio180sx · 08-28-2009, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by projectRDM

Foglights are missing. Turn signals look to be broken/not fit right, has it been wrecked? And don't say 'carfax is clean', that's useless. Open the hood, doors, get under it, go over every inch of the car to verify it's a straight chassis. Even a light front end hit bends the headlight brackets, requiring replacement.

And why is the interior apart? Who are these kids that just randomly take shit apart for no reason?

I agree cause when i bought my first 240 he said it had a clean title and gave me a car fax with it i paid 4k for a 95 zenki with a SR but then i took it to my buddy he he saw that thay had welded a kouki radiator support in there so im guessing my car was crashed and they just fixed it themselves and i had no bumper support so look really close man! oh and for that pillar its a bitch to fix! so if u do buy it talk him down at around $800 bucks

mazersx · 08-28-2009, 02:25 PM

Good deal! buy it.

ninja_star · 08-28-2009, 02:30 PM

try to get it for 3,500 and your set.

h22ek · 08-28-2009, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sergio180sx

I agree cause when i bought my first 240 he said it had a clean title and gave me a car fax with it i paid 4k for a 95 zenki with a SR but then i took it to my buddy he he saw that thay had welded a kouki radiator support in there so im guessing my car was crashed and they just fixed it themselves and i had no bumper support so look really close man! oh and for that pillar its a bitch to fix! so if u do buy it talk him down at around $800 bucks

well i'll check that today, but i doubt hed let it go for less than 3k, 800 is impossible, .

***enkei2k*** · 08-28-2009, 03:51 PM

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no shift boot or knob

how do you drive without a shift knob? lol that must be difficult...or painful...but yeah, unmolested and bald tires do not belong in the same sentence. i heard the same thing when i got my car, i didn't do enough looking into the car and ended up spending 2k more on my car doing repairs and shit.

i'd say, but it, part it out, and buy better kouki. but that's just me.

h22ek · 08-28-2009, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enkei2k

how do you drive without a shift knob? lol that must be difficult...or painful...but yeah, unmolested and bald tires do not belong in the same sentence. i heard the same thing when i got my car, i didn't do enough looking into the car and ended up spending 2k more on my car doing repairs and shit.

i'd say, but it, part it out, and buy better kouki. but that's just me.

well i test drove it, drives like expected, normal for that year mileage, tranny mounts feel old, and may need alignment, check under the car and all is straight, ac only works on the 4 setting, the tails have been downgraded to zenki's,. so i think im going to offer him 3k and go from there, i dont think im going over 4k for sure though., checked vin and all is clean, one reported repair from an accident "10/17/2007 Automotive Parts Supplier
Columbus, GA Parts requested to repair damage after
an accident or other incident
Left side quarter panel assembly
Right side rocker panel."

Spitfire8o5 · 08-29-2009, 02:57 AM

sometimes you just gotta jump into it and fix anything thats wrong.. it only leads to bigger and better things..

ahaha.. are you on NWP4LIFE with your H22EK? i have an H2B EG and my S2000 on there..

*fliprayzin240sx* · 08-29-2009, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enkei2k

how do you drive without a shift knob? lol that must be difficult...or painful...but yeah, unmolested and bald tires do not belong in the same sentence. i heard the same thing when i got my car, i didn't do enough looking into the car and ended up spending 2k more on my car doing repairs and shit.

i'd say, but it, part it out, and buy better kouki. but that's just me.

Dont part it out!!! Save the chassis from the junkyard if its not bent!!! Sorry, I just hate it when people say that, I think knowing how many of these chassis are left makes me sad everyday. Folks need to stop acting like these are throw away chassis and they are still in production.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sergio180sx

I agree cause when i bought my first 240 he said it had a clean title and gave me a car fax with it i paid 4k for a 95 zenki with a SR but then i took it to my buddy he he saw that thay had welded a kouki radiator support in there so im guessing my car was crashed and they just fixed it themselves and i had no bumper support so look really close man! oh and for that pillar its a bitch to fix! so if u do buy it talk him down at around $800 bucks

$800 will pay for the headlights....

Like I said, I'd probably pay $3k for it. Its not the cleanest body, but its also not the worst assuming its not rusted to hell.

vilent240 · 08-29-2009, 08:30 PM

its 11 years old and in nice shape for a DAMN good price stop nitpicking and buy it!

Sileighty_85 · 08-29-2009, 08:36 PM

I agree with Flip you kids are idiots if you think this car is in bad shape,

OH NO ITS GOT A DENT!!!! Who fucking cares its a clean 98 Kouki easily fixable.

$800 you gotta be fucking kiding me..... fucking low ballers

zenki.life · 08-30-2009, 01:26 AM

how the fuck do you dent an A pillar???

projectRDM · 08-30-2009, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by h22ek

checked vin and all is clean, one reported repair from an accident "10/17/2007 Automotive Parts Supplier
Columbus, GA Parts requested to repair damage after
an accident or other incident
Left side quarter panel assembly
Right side rocker panel."

Left side quarter, and right side rocker? That would bother me. Use a good magnet and determine where the bondo is, and how much. Maybe they just popped out two dents, or maybe they cut and replaced panels. Open the trunk and pull the trim down to get a better look inside at the quarter too.

h22ek · 08-30-2009, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by projectRDM

Left side quarter, and right side rocker? That would bother me. Use a good magnet and determine where the bondo is, and how much. Maybe they just popped out two dents, or maybe they cut and replaced panels. Open the trunk and pull the trim down to get a better look inside at the quarter too.

true that, ill try and remember to do that, thanks for the insight.

*DALAZ_68* · 08-30-2009, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by projectRDM

Left side quarter, and right side rocker? That would bother me. Use a good magnet and determine where the bondo is, and how much. Maybe they just popped out two dents, or maybe they cut and replaced panels. Open the trunk and pull the trim down to get a better look inside at the quarter too.

stock old struts on aftermarket springs...

BTP · 08-30-2009, 12:49 PM

nice kouki do it.

silverdemon16 · 08-30-2009, 09:48 PM

that's a pretty good deal buy it

08-27-2009, 06:07 PM	#1
h22ek Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbu, Ga Posts: 75 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	1998 240sx se, what do ya think? ok, ive been desperately looking for a kouki 240sx, well i found one, hes asking 4500$ so today went by his house just to glance at it. The rear tires are BALD some parts showing metal. overall car looks good aftermarket exhaust 5sp interior is taken a part some no cd player no shift boot or knob clear coat is peeling in some spots stockstruts on lowering springs ka24de (says it runs perfect, but im test driving it tomorrow) seats look good a dent in the driver side rear 1/4 panel (doesnt look too bad) driver side windshield mold is coming off at the bottom passenger side skirt clips seem to be broken or no hooked up a couple small dings/scracthes(nothing abnormal) and a nice ding on the A Pillar (this is probably the worst part of the car.(anyone know how to repair this?) and the rest of the pics i took also it has a clean Georgia title. i am probably going to try and talk him down some, but let me know what you think. hopefully this will be my first 240 Modified by fleali88 at 1:11 PM 8/27/2009

08-27-2009, 07:51 PM	#3
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 47 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Foglights are missing. Turn signals look to be broken/not fit right, has it been wrecked? And don't say 'carfax is clean', that's useless. Open the hood, doors, get under it, go over every inch of the car to verify it's a straight chassis. Even a light front end hit bends the headlight brackets, requiring replacement. And why is the interior apart? Who are these kids that just randomly take shit apart for no reason? __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

08-27-2009, 08:32 PM	#9
Sileighty_85 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Misawa, Japan Posts: 6,815 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I dont think its that bad, The body is the most important part Not too shabby for an 11 year old car Everything else can be fixed easily with just a trip to the junk yard check the oil level, do a compression test on the engine, look to see if he's fucked with the Emission stuff on it. If the emission componets are all there then thats good, shouldnt really be a problem It just boils down to preventive maint, and his driving behavior. check under the car look at the frame rails (this will show how he treated the car) check for oblivous signs of broken shit. Price though seems a little high, but that just me, I try to get the best deals that i can on stuff, I dont low ball i just try to come to a reasonable compromise with them EX: I picked up my 1996 S14 SE for $1,700 bone stock with a blown headgasket ($125 fix) and some body imperfections and interior needed new carpet and radio benzel. I dont mind though cuz i was gonna replace all that shit anyway. __________________ 後輪駆動車１番 1989 Built SR GT2871R -363whp 1998 S14 W/RB25- 250ish (For Now) 1986 SR86 - 200ish 1990 R32 GTR - 320hp Don't Buy Engines from JDM-Online http://zilvia.net/f/businesses/207457-jdm-online.html Don't Buy XS-Power or SSAC Shit

08-29-2009, 08:36 PM	#24
Sileighty_85 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Misawa, Japan Posts: 6,815 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I agree with Flip you kids are idiots if you think this car is in bad shape, OH NO ITS GOT A DENT!!!! Who fucking cares its a clean 98 Kouki easily fixable. $800 you gotta be fucking kiding me..... fucking low ballers __________________ 後輪駆動車１番 1989 Built SR GT2871R -363whp 1998 S14 W/RB25- 250ish (For Now) 1986 SR86 - 200ish 1990 R32 GTR - 320hp Don't Buy Engines from JDM-Online http://zilvia.net/f/businesses/207457-jdm-online.html Don't Buy XS-Power or SSAC Shit

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08-27-2009, 07:50 PM	#2
zenki_240sx Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bronx NY Posts: 524 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Damm for $4500. That is a steal. Buy it!!!

08-27-2009, 08:00 PM	#6
h22ek Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbu, Ga Posts: 75 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ok i see now, thanks everyone so far

08-27-2009, 08:02 PM	#7
KrazyS13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, Tn Age: 37 Posts: 464 Trader Rating: (28) Feedback Score: 28 reviews	Me personally, I wouldnt touch that car. Its been screwed with too much by some kid, and that usually leads to hidden problems that were not disclosed at the time of sale. Also, that A pillar dent is ROUGH looking and would probably cost a good bit to get fixed. I would rather start with something a little more "un-molested" IMHO.....lol

08-27-2009, 08:04 PM	#8
KrazyS13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, Tn Age: 37 Posts: 464 Trader Rating: (28) Feedback Score: 28 reviews	Also, if the tires are that bald no doubt he's beat the car to death cause he's a mad tyte drifter.....

08-28-2009, 06:47 AM	#12
jeb1517 Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chicago Age: 37 Posts: 62 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Also, looking at the picture of the front, the hood seems to be SLIGHTLY mis-alligned with the fender on the driver's side. It doesn't look as flush as the passenger's side. Maybe the hood's been taken off?? And could you give us a quick profile of the seller? Being from Chicago, that car is MINT. Assuming the test drive goes well, I would def buy it.

08-28-2009, 02:00 PM	#14
h22ek Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbu, Ga Posts: 75 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	bump..........

08-28-2009, 02:25 PM	#16
mazersx Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCAL 818/626/714 Posts: 1,904 Trader Rating: (32) Feedback Score: 32 reviews	Good deal! buy it.

08-28-2009, 02:30 PM	#17
ninja_star BANNED Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hong Kong Age: 32 Posts: 195 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	try to get it for 3,500 and your set.

08-29-2009, 02:57 AM	#21
Spitfire8o5 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Santa Maria, Ca Posts: 457 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	sometimes you just gotta jump into it and fix anything thats wrong.. it only leads to bigger and better things.. ahaha.. are you on NWP4LIFE with your H22EK? i have an H2B EG and my S2000 on there..

08-29-2009, 08:30 PM	#23
vilent240 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: kansas Age: 36 Posts: 39 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	its 11 years old and in nice shape for a DAMN good price stop nitpicking and buy it!

08-30-2009, 12:49 PM	#29
BTP Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: yeman Age: 32 Posts: 162 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	nice kouki do it.

08-30-2009, 09:48 PM	#30
silverdemon16 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: STL area, godfrey, IL Age: 33 Posts: 192 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	that's a pretty good deal buy it