1997 Nissan 240sx $7000 All Original best Pinch weld EVARR

[Kingtal0n]

Best pinch weld / frame rail I have ever seen.
clean title, two owners, ready to drive or swap
preliminary pictures

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Asking $6800 obo as it sits, because I do not think I will ever see another pinch like this ever again, sadly.
And yes it runs, although I consider this car a clean chassis ready for a swap, the original engine runs fine / drives / 180k / good tires / AC etc...

clean title, two owners, ready to drive or swap

[thedeadking]

You say it runs, but you didn't say that it runs poorly due to one of the spark plug wires hanging out the grille. LOL.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b378/draglarry/best_pinch_ever/P1180856_zpsd23d9935.jpg

Clean pinch welds, but that steering rack boot needs to be replaced.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b378/draglarry/best_pinch_ever/P1180854_zpsfe4bfadb.jpg

[Kingtal0n]

Yeah I was cleaning up the engine bay. The plug wire I broke off by accident while cleaning the valve cover. I was like [email protected]#* it and hung it there lol
I want to keep it, swap it, drive it. But I have two 240's. Someone will buy one, and I use the money to finish the other.

All 240s I've ever seen with 120K+ need new steering boots, new door panels, new subframe bushings, new tc-rods, etc... It is very common for these components to wear out.
just lucky we can change them pretty easily. The only thing you cannot change/fix easy is the frame itself. Which is why it is really the only important aspect of any 240sx.

A clean frame rail on a 240 is rare, and you do not start a high dollar project without it.

[dorkidori_s13]

if you dont like the mans car, SHUT UP!

anyone else who wants to shit on this guys thread will receive a months ban from the marketplace... good day!

[Kaifd3s]

Free bump and try to keep it in South Florida!

[tobroketobuildarealcar]

Mods just like to flex some muscle every now and then like it matters

None the less it looks like kingtalon will be owning two koukis for along time

[rb27dets14]

Actually I may be intrested as it appears to have no sunroof but not for 7k...engine bay pic as well as strut towers please

[Kingtal0n]

The cleaning begins
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Sanded / painted spare tire well and vigorously cleaned the trunk area, especially the corners (sides) where all 240's seem to collect pennys or nasty goop.

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Havn't had a chance to touch the engine bay yet (but its coming :D)
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Took out the seats and carpet cleaner'd the interior for about 8 hours straight
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b378/draglarry/best_pinch_ever/P1180956_zps30d1be63.jpg


And finally checked the headlight alignment with respect to the chassis
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[Duker]

What's the original color of the car??

[KR5]

^Cobalt Green, I actually went to see this car awhile ago when it was for sale. I ran the vin and it was clean a title but an original NY car. And if i remember correctly it had an exhaust leak and rust was taking over the sunroof. The guy was asking around 5 or 4k.

[Kingtal0n]

^Cobalt Green, I actually went to see this car awhile ago when it was for sale. I ran the vin and it was clean a title but an original NY car. And if i remember correctly it had an exhaust leak and rust was taking over the sunroof. The guy was asking around 5 or 4k.

100% accurate, and to add more information, that previous owner is my close friend whom I've known for 10 years, and I saw the car before paint with my own eyes.

It needs a few minor things, including oem exhaust (because of the leak near the center) here is my shopping list:

http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=576253

The sunroof I am not touching; it still works fine, yes it is rusty but they all seem rusty on every kouki 240sx, even the one with 40,000 miles has rust on the sunroof somewhere.

So you say the vin is clean? I never saw a carfax for it, I could tell just by looking at it that it was worth its weight. But I sure would love to see a carfax... hint hint

[Syncade]

The sunroof I am not touching; it still works fine, yes it is rusty but they all seem rusty on every kouki 240sx, even the one with 40,000 miles has rust on the sunroof somewhere.



It must be you. Of the 5 Koukis and 3 Zenkis I've owned, none have had sunroof rust issues.

Edit: Beautiful color, amazing car, price is the best i've ever seen. Will sell within 5 seconds of posting this.

[Kingtal0n]

It must be you. Of the 5 Koukis and 3 Zenkis I've owned, none have had sunroof rust issues.

Edit: Beautiful color, amazing car, price is the best i've ever seen. Will sell within 5 seconds of posting this.

Well it isnt like it affects the performance of the vehicle.
Nor is it irreparable. a used sunroof is very affordable these days.


Now, if it was the frame rail with a dent or rust... now we would have a problem.
Whereas, I can get a clean sunroof shipped to my house; I can NOT get a clean used frame rail shipped to my house.

[Syncade]

Well it isnt like it affects the performance of the vehicle.
Nor is it irreparable. a used sunroof is very affordable these days.


Now, if it was the frame rail with a dent or rust... now we would have a problem.
Whereas, I can get a clean sunroof shipped to my house; I can NOT get a clean used frame rail shipped to my house.


No I completely agree it's repairable and not a big "hit" to selling a car (especially these cars), I just wanted to state that rust issues are not "common" with S-chassis sunroofs.

[Kingtal0n]

No I completely agree it's repairable and not a big "hit" to selling a car (especially these cars), I just wanted to state that rust issues are not "common" with S-chassis sunroofs.

that is your opinion. every kouki I have seen, at least 20 or 30 of them, without any exception, has always had rust on their sunroof. It did not start that way, of course, so some must still exist with rust-free sun roof. So what is your sample pool? If mine is 20 cars, how big is your sample population? so we can statistically weight their importance, and compare with other cars needing sunroof replacements, since the only reason it is not such a big deal is because the supply of spare used good condition sun-roofs is currently abundant. However, if somebody were to say, buy all of the used sun-roofs without second thought, the price would rise, which would cause more people to opt for NOT fixing the sun-roof and just leaving the rusty factory working one in the car.

more importantly, lets have a big ol'e discussion thread about anything related to the importance of maintaining a clean 240sx so it stays firmly planted in view

[Chachacha]

Is that kouki auto, or is it just my eyes..

[WheelWhore]

It appears to be an auto.....

[rb27dets14]

Shit...the word "sunroof" ruined my want for this car real quick...did they ever make a kouki se without sunroof?my 95 se had no sunroof I should have kept her

[OneManDeep]

Trades accepted? Have a clean stock zenki, looking for a kouki, can add cash. Pm me your number or email if your interested, ill send you pictures.

[KiLLeR2001]

did they ever make a kouki se without sunroof?

Yes, pretty rare though.

[Toomuchboost12]

Yea they did make koukis w.o sunroofs that were SE's . There very rare. I own one currently .

[Kingtal0n]

Looking to sell this week for $6800. Otherwise I will probably register and drive it, as I sold my other car today.

Ill be looking at sr20s this week, so I might swap the engine also. So much to do....

[silviasandbeer]

yeah you got a big day ahead of you

how much did you sell your other kouki for

[Kingtal0n]

yeah you got a big day ahead of you

how much did you sell your other kouki for

asking price. I kept getting offered 8500 8500 all day. Someone came finally with the full 9000 today, I even kept the floor mats;
its gone now. Just watched it drive away... I am very sad. I loved that car. But I cannot modify it. Now I am in a position to modify something.

What I really want is a beat up zenki. So I can gut her a little bit (just a few things taken out). And put a nice oem sr20det s14 engine in it... 230~ to the wheels through an LSD would make me... so happy :D

This kouki would be a great car to swap... of course. The only issue is... I do not feel that I could gut it without "ruining it", know what I mean?

[Kingtal0n]

Well I found a car I really want to buy tomorrow. So I am taking serious offers on this- offer whatever you think its worth I might just take it.

No rush though, I dont need the money from this to buy the other car. I just dont want to have two cars again for very long.

[tobroketobuildarealcar]

3k and a sig226 with night sites and 300 rounds

[Kingtal0n]

3k and a sig226 with night sites and 300 rounds

haha, well I am not much of a gun person. Thanks for the offer though, I have no clue what kind of gun it is or anything. Last thing I shot was a 30.06 my father owns about 30 different guns.

[Kingtal0n]

My new car :D

Am I doing it wrong? QQ

motivated to sell the green one...

[Kingtal0n]

Buy-It-Now and receive free:
300ZX Brakes Aluminum 30MM
pads
rotors
Lines

And maybe even a special super secret extra part...

[240koukiSX]

Buy-It-Now and receive free:
300ZX Brakes Aluminum 30MM
pads
rotors
Lines

And maybe even a special super secret extra part...
The curiosity is killing me!!!!

[Syncade]

So what is your sample pool? If mine is 20 cars, how big is your sample population?


It must be you. Of the 5 Koukis and 3 Zenkis I've owned, none have had sunroof rust issues.

Edit: Beautiful color, amazing car, price is the best i've ever seen. Will sell within 5 seconds of posting this.


Must not read very well, smartass.

[Kingtal0n]

Must not read very well, smartass.

Actually you just have a problem determining sarcasm via the internet. I am not actually interested in a statistical analysis of 240sx sunroofs.

Sorry if I misled you, next time Ill be sure to write <sarcasm> tags so I don't fool you.

[Kingtal0n]

I have to move this car to miami for storage. If someone will buy it this week, or next week, so I do not have to move it to miami, I will take over one thousand dollars off the price.

[Kingtal0n]

This car is being relocated to miami saturday (in 3 days)

I'll be selling parts off my other car, if you are interested in

sr20det S14 vtc cams (big, probably 272 duration, not sure of brand yet but I am sure HKS or tomei or similar)
apexi exhaust
power fc L-jetro
z32 maf
550cc injectors
greddy stb
S14 Nismo Coilovers

Ill be looking to use money from these parts to buy an sr20det for this green one here...

[Kingtal0n]

TTT car is nicely safe parked up :D


I am driving my white one

[mewantkouki]

Yea they did make koukis w.o sunroofs that were SE's . There very rare. I own one currently .

Not that rare, I've owned 5 of them and currently have one.