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JdmDrift4Food · 06-05-2012, 06:09 PM

You will find one if your patient. I have seen a few over in this area over the past 2 years, just keep an eye out while youre saving up moolah

AsleepAltima · 06-05-2012, 06:13 PM

i got my 91 hatch about 3 years ago or so and it had about 110k miles on it. probably one of the few ive seen with an uncracked dash. as good as it is though, all of the rear suspension rubber is shot and the seats are bad. im pretty sure all of the front suspension bushings are shot too. you will be putting money into it, rest assured. no matter how good the outside looks - the suspension is still from the 90's. you can find one though. i bought a 93 coupe about 5 years ago in maryland with hud for 1200 from a dude that was selling it for his aunt. it had 65k original miles on it too. just be patient and dont buy the first one that comes along unless you are POSITIVE its what you want. when you do get one, there will be a lot of reading for you to do here so you can start fixing it up and then modding it.

Se7enth Sin · 06-05-2012, 06:18 PM

OH WAIT. I just remembered my cousin got in accident with his s13 and never drove it again, it's been sitting in his garage. Should I talk to him about letting me have it, and build off of that? It was hit on the drivers side. The door and everything behind it is fine. I'll have him send me pics and I'll put them up. I could be off with certain details, but I know for a fact it's a 240.

Would it be practical to build off of that?

94spitfire91 · 06-05-2012, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Se7enth Sin

The every upgrade thing won't be a problem, more maintenance than anything, my friend, his cousins, and I, made a list of parts, and the order we're going to swap/install them. My only worry is that out of high school once I'm paying for health insurance, rent, utilities, and all that since I'm not going to college(College route isn't for me), that I'm not going to be able to afford to own/maintain the 240. Of course that all depends on the job(s) I get, and how well I can manage my money. But I'm putting away money now, and keeping my grades in check, that way I can get a job during the school year and buy the car senior/late junior year, and be able to build it a bit/fix it up before the summer of senior year. Hopefully everything goes as I've been planning, but these responses will definitely impact my decisions!

You sound just like me.. im serious I think thats cool. Were similar in a lot of ways sounds like. College wasnt my route either and im doing succesful. If you keep your attitude the same as it is now sounds like youll manage your money wisely and have enough for this upcomong project. Have fun man I know you will. My vote is go get one. More importantly youll regret if you never did always try something out theres room for mistakes in life too though but i believe youll be fine. Now go find the perfect one. Be picky too dont hop on the first deal just because your excited. I think youll make the right decision

JdmDrift4Food · 06-05-2012, 06:27 PM

If you have alot of time and money, yes. Lol it could be an after school project if you get it cheap. If the front end is damaged, you could do a tubed front end if you know someone thats a good fabricator, or get it on a frame rack and straigten it out if its that bad. Orrr rhd if your going to be jdmtyte.. lol Like I said, alot of time and money. It would be better to get a clean straight bodied 240 if you want a car you are going to dd.

Se7enth Sin · 06-05-2012, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JdmDrift4Food

If you have alot of time and money, yes. Lol it could be an after school project if you get it cheap. If the front end is damaged, you could do a tubed front end if you know someone thats a good fabricator, or get it on a frame rack and straigten it out if its that bad. Orrr rhd if your going to be jdmtyte.. lol Like I said, alot of time and money. It would be better to get a clean straight bodied 240 if you want a car you are going to dd.

He'd give it to me free. We're pretty close, he doesn't drive, he just takes the train to work. Doesn't have his license either, public transit is cheaper for him.

towlie · 06-05-2012, 10:37 PM

I was 16.. 17??? When I got my s13. taught me a lot of lessons. I say go for it I it's really what you want. Just expect to spend $$$$ on the simplest shit.. Gas, insurance, keeping your car alive, etc. adds up to you being broke at the end of the week

JdmDrift4Food · 06-06-2012, 12:54 AM

If you can get it for free, Id say go for it. But have a dd and just make the 240 a project car. Take your time on it, so you do it right the first time.

bussitcustoms · 06-06-2012, 02:13 AM

My advice: Buy a $600 FWD four cylinder to daily, and build yourself a 240 on the side.

Gas and insurance will be way cheap on a '92 Sentra or some bullshit, and you wont have to do the whole awkward daily/project thing. You cant BUILD a car if youre dailying it. 240's suck to daily anyway. Pick up a shitbox that you wont mind putting into a telephone pole, and be glad that the 240 was safe and sound at home.

Se7enth Sin · 06-06-2012, 08:46 AM

To my knowledge, there's two stock 240's in my town. One gold one driven by a middle aged man and his wife, automatic, and another grey one, driven by an older guy, manual tranny. Gonna try for the manual if it isn't sold by the time I'm buying. Is a tranny swap time consuming if I end up with the automatic..?

badbob2121 · 06-06-2012, 09:01 AM

What the fuck is with all the life lesson preaching?

A S13 is a cheap car and a great, fun car to learn with....

I had a fast car when I was 16... never crashed it and was never randomly killed in it.. like half of you claim is sure to happen to OP..

my advice: Buy what you want, do what you want to it, have fun and ignore forum opinions..

there are plenty of FAQ threads to answer any questions you might have along the way..

06-06-2012, 09:01 AM	#41
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06-05-2012, 06:09 PM	#31
JdmDrift4Food Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Coeur d'alene Age: 29 Posts: 405 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	You will find one if your patient. I have seen a few over in this area over the past 2 years, just keep an eye out while youre saving up moolah

06-05-2012, 06:13 PM	#32
AsleepAltima Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Ca Age: 48 Posts: 667 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	i got my 91 hatch about 3 years ago or so and it had about 110k miles on it. probably one of the few ive seen with an uncracked dash. as good as it is though, all of the rear suspension rubber is shot and the seats are bad. im pretty sure all of the front suspension bushings are shot too. you will be putting money into it, rest assured. no matter how good the outside looks - the suspension is still from the 90's. you can find one though. i bought a 93 coupe about 5 years ago in maryland with hud for 1200 from a dude that was selling it for his aunt. it had 65k original miles on it too. just be patient and dont buy the first one that comes along unless you are POSITIVE its what you want. when you do get one, there will be a lot of reading for you to do here so you can start fixing it up and then modding it.

06-05-2012, 06:18 PM	#33
Se7enth Sin Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NJ Age: 24 Posts: 11 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	OH WAIT. I just remembered my cousin got in accident with his s13 and never drove it again, it's been sitting in his garage. Should I talk to him about letting me have it, and build off of that? It was hit on the drivers side. The door and everything behind it is fine. I'll have him send me pics and I'll put them up. I could be off with certain details, but I know for a fact it's a 240. Would it be practical to build off of that?

06-05-2012, 06:27 PM	#35
JdmDrift4Food Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Coeur d'alene Age: 29 Posts: 405 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	If you have alot of time and money, yes. Lol it could be an after school project if you get it cheap. If the front end is damaged, you could do a tubed front end if you know someone thats a good fabricator, or get it on a frame rack and straigten it out if its that bad. Orrr rhd if your going to be jdmtyte.. lol Like I said, alot of time and money. It would be better to get a clean straight bodied 240 if you want a car you are going to dd.

06-05-2012, 10:37 PM	#37
towlie Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pacific NorthWest Posts: 2,496 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	I was 16.. 17??? When I got my s13. taught me a lot of lessons. I say go for it I it's really what you want. Just expect to spend $$$$ on the simplest shit.. Gas, insurance, keeping your car alive, etc. adds up to you being broke at the end of the week

06-06-2012, 12:54 AM	#38
JdmDrift4Food Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Coeur d'alene Age: 29 Posts: 405 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	If you can get it for free, Id say go for it. But have a dd and just make the 240 a project car. Take your time on it, so you do it right the first time.

06-06-2012, 02:13 AM	#39
bussitcustoms Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: philly pa Posts: 409 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	My advice: Buy a $600 FWD four cylinder to daily, and build yourself a 240 on the side. Gas and insurance will be way cheap on a '92 Sentra or some bullshit, and you wont have to do the whole awkward daily/project thing. You cant BUILD a car if youre dailying it. 240's suck to daily anyway. Pick up a shitbox that you wont mind putting into a telephone pole, and be glad that the 240 was safe and sound at home.

06-06-2012, 08:46 AM	#40
Se7enth Sin Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NJ Age: 24 Posts: 11 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	To my knowledge, there's two stock 240's in my town. One gold one driven by a middle aged man and his wife, automatic, and another grey one, driven by an older guy, manual tranny. Gonna try for the manual if it isn't sold by the time I'm buying. Is a tranny swap time consuming if I end up with the automatic..?