Should I buy this 240? (pics inside) - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

Borgus · 03-15-2005, 08:02 AM

Hey guys. Its been a long time since I have been on this forum. I used to own a 1995 240...regret selling her every day. Only had 24k on it! Now im driving a sr20ve powered classic SE-R.

Anyways, to make a long story short I happened to be at my local nissan dealer and ran into a lady in the parts department picking up a part for a "240Z" well I got to talk to the lady and determined that the car was actually a 1991 240SX Coupe. 5-speed. Then she said she wanted to sell it. She is asking 1200. The car apparently has a rod engine problems, but it does run and drive. I believe its a rod knock. She said it was an LE, but I am not knowledgable enough to determine if it is an LE or an SE...has moonroof and a spoiler...maybe you guys can help me out? Anyways, she sent me the following three pictures. How much is this car worth assuming engine problems and a worn interior?

1991 240 SX

Thanks guys...

biggie · 03-15-2005, 08:14 AM

Looks good, and probably worth the $1200 if the engine is salvagable. If it has leather it is an LE, otherwise probably just an SE.

WanganRunner · 03-15-2005, 08:26 AM

It seems to be a very nice shell at the very least. I'd say that it's worth $1200.....toss a CA in there and you've got a very nice car indeed.

Keep the SE-R though, they ownz.

Annoying Eric · 03-15-2005, 09:58 AM

A car from 1993 is not a CLASSIC!!!!
:hammer:

wootwoot · 03-15-2005, 10:13 AM

Just buy it god.

Borgus · 03-15-2005, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Annoying Eric

A car from 1993 is not a CLASSIC!!!!
:hammer:

Damn I hope you are an isolated case of naiveness.

B13 Sentra SE-Rs (that is those made from 1991-1994) are considered as CLASSIC SE-Rs by those who are in the know because they are the first, the original, and the best (arguably) sentras ever produced. Please brush up on your Nissan history/knowledge and come back tomorrow with an answer to my original question in post numero uno.

www.sr20forum.com for more info on classic SE-Rs, and all things related to the sr20 motor.

**Phlip** · 03-15-2005, 10:28 AM

Get the car, throw another KA in it, I hear those things grow on trees in junkyards and the FS section of Zilvia nowadays

s14 blacktop · 03-15-2005, 10:38 AM

GET IT....
get a KA and boost it dont bother swapping out the engine for a sr. you'll get more power if you boost a ka and a good assbeating of torque.. I miss my low rpm torque curve

also It will cost you way less than swapping a sr or ca and the buck for bang, is damn good...
you can source turbo's and parts fairly cheap...

HyperTek · 03-15-2005, 12:35 PM

nah.. it looks like its going to understeer and hit a few curbs in its near future if you buy it..

amolao · 03-15-2005, 01:14 PM

Even if it was missing the engine and the shell is in perfect shape is worth it that much......jump on it and buy the lady some coffee.....check for prior wrecks just to make sure.....

MurdarioStomp · 03-15-2005, 02:42 PM

get that and come to the www.ohionissans.com meet on april 9th at germain ampitheater. therell be plenty of kids with parts there to probably get something setup under the hood for you...looks amazingly clean

Pacman · 03-15-2005, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wootwoot

Just buy it god.

What he said.

Seriously, Get the damned car. Its a good deal.

LE Coupes were only a Canada thing. All S13 Coupes are SE or XE. FB's 91-93 were SE, LE, or XE. Now, get it, fix it with another KA, come over to Cali and trade me for my white '91; I WANT RED!!!

**Phlip** · 03-15-2005, 09:18 PM

Ever heard of paint?

wootwoot · 03-15-2005, 09:34 PM

You WANT red? When I was hunting for a 240 all I could find is red! It was annoying!

**Phlip** · 03-15-2005, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wootwoot

You WANT red? When I was hunting for a 240 all I could find is red! It was annoying!

When I bought my 14 in 2001, I kept finding red ones and red is my LEAST favorite color... My intentions didn't include modding the car at the time beyond wheels and stereo, so I bought a gold one, and it was blue before I'd had it 4 months, then the bug bit me.

... then I wrecked it in 2003, my current 13 was white and will be a different blue, but the point that I make is that it will NOT be and runs zero chance of being red while in my possession

Pacman · 03-17-2005, 09:17 PM

I heard of paint, but then I would have to remove the engine to get teh car painted the RIGHT way, all one color. It looks tacky w/o paint in the engine bay.
I think Coupes look outstanding in bright red. Just my opinion.

rps13sh · 03-17-2005, 10:48 PM

i see snow. check for rust!

StudentDrifter · 03-17-2005, 11:52 PM

The exterior looks good and the price seems right. Buy it.

infinitexsound · 03-18-2005, 12:25 AM

buy it, its a steal.... good body bad engine.. swap a better stock engine ka are fairly dirtay cheap... so do it... than start spinnin happy donuts that u saved lots of money..

Advan · 03-18-2005, 01:46 AM

You can always people opinions here, but what it really comes down to, is whether or not YOU yourself, really want the car. If you really don't want it, then hold out for a better one with less problems. I would've loved to join the 240 family, but opted for the Rx7 family, and found out that my baby has a several problems that need fixing. Doesn't bother me though....except for the damn gas.

AllenRPS13 · 03-18-2005, 02:04 AM

looks great, go and buy it!

93DRIFT · 03-18-2005, 02:32 AM

well its got a hud so hopefully shes loaded with a vlsd......maybe

03-15-2005, 08:02 AM	#1
Borgus Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Should I buy this 240? (pics inside) Hey guys. Its been a long time since I have been on this forum. I used to own a 1995 240...regret selling her every day. Only had 24k on it! Now im driving a sr20ve powered classic SE-R. Anyways, to make a long story short I happened to be at my local nissan dealer and ran into a lady in the parts department picking up a part for a "240Z" well I got to talk to the lady and determined that the car was actually a 1991 240SX Coupe. 5-speed. Then she said she wanted to sell it. She is asking 1200. The car apparently has a rod engine problems, but it does run and drive. I believe its a rod knock. She said it was an LE, but I am not knowledgable enough to determine if it is an LE or an SE...has moonroof and a spoiler...maybe you guys can help me out? Anyways, she sent me the following three pictures. How much is this car worth assuming engine problems and a worn interior? 1991 240 SX Thanks guys...

03-15-2005, 08:14 AM	#2
biggie Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Winston Salem, NC Age: 43 Posts: 484 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Looks good, and probably worth the $1200 if the engine is salvagable. If it has leather it is an LE, otherwise probably just an SE. __________________ '11 M56S '12 QX56 (wife's)

03-15-2005, 10:38 AM	#8
s14 blacktop Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: down south, deep south Age: 41 Posts: 274 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: s14 blacktop Feedback Score: 0 reviews	GET IT.... get a KA and boost it dont bother swapping out the engine for a sr. you'll get more power if you boost a ka and a good assbeating of torque.. I miss my low rpm torque curve also It will cost you way less than swapping a sr or ca and the buck for bang, is damn good... you can source turbo's and parts fairly cheap... __________________ I'm here to inform not to conform...

03-15-2005, 12:35 PM	#9
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,222 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	nah.. it looks like its going to understeer and hit a few curbs in its near future if you buy it.. __________________ Keep it Classy

03-15-2005, 01:14 PM	#10
amolao Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: LA....(lower alabama) Age: 57 Posts: 203 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Even if it was missing the engine and the shell is in perfect shape is worth it that much......jump on it and buy the lady some coffee.....check for prior wrecks just to make sure..... __________________ http://home.sw.rr.com/longstorenissan *UPDATED 13 AUG 05 *

03-15-2005, 08:26 AM	#3
WanganRunner Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DC Metro Area Posts: 1,655 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	It seems to be a very nice shell at the very least. I'd say that it's worth $1200.....toss a CA in there and you've got a very nice car indeed. Keep the SE-R though, they ownz.

03-15-2005, 09:58 AM	#4
Annoying Eric Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NYC / Indiana Age: 35 Posts: 830 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: Annoying Eric Feedback Score: 1 reviews	A car from 1993 is not a CLASSIC!!!! :hammer:

03-15-2005, 10:13 AM	#5
wootwoot Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: sarasota florida biatch Age: 35 Posts: 3,850 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just buy it god.

03-15-2005, 02:42 PM	#11
MurdarioStomp Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ohio Age: 37 Posts: 242 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	get that and come to the www.ohionissans.com meet on april 9th at germain ampitheater. therell be plenty of kids with parts there to probably get something setup under the hood for you...looks amazingly clean __________________ www.ohiodrifting.com

03-15-2005, 09:34 PM	#14
wootwoot Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: sarasota florida biatch Age: 35 Posts: 3,850 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You WANT red? When I was hunting for a 240 all I could find is red! It was annoying!

03-17-2005, 09:17 PM	#16
Pacman Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ohio Age: 33 Posts: 1,147 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I heard of paint, but then I would have to remove the engine to get teh car painted the RIGHT way, all one color. It looks tacky w/o paint in the engine bay. I think Coupes look outstanding in bright red. Just my opinion. __________________ In search of a Zenki S14 right side (passenger) fender and straight hood that are rust free.

03-17-2005, 10:48 PM	#17
rps13sh Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cerritos, CA Posts: 1,098 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i see snow. check for rust!

03-17-2005, 11:52 PM	#18
StudentDrifter Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hawaii Posts: 177 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The exterior looks good and the price seems right. Buy it.

03-18-2005, 12:25 AM	#19
infinitexsound Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: INtraweb Age: 39 Posts: 3,522 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	buy it, its a steal.... good body bad engine.. swap a better stock engine ka are fairly dirtay cheap... so do it... than start spinnin happy donuts that u saved lots of money.. __________________ S14 TrackSlut coming to a raceway near you... 510 TimeAttack on its way...

03-18-2005, 01:46 AM	#20
Advan Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 244 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You can always people opinions here, but what it really comes down to, is whether or not YOU yourself, really want the car. If you really don't want it, then hold out for a better one with less problems. I would've loved to join the 240 family, but opted for the Rx7 family, and found out that my baby has a several problems that need fixing. Doesn't bother me though....except for the damn gas.

03-18-2005, 02:04 AM	#21
AllenRPS13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bay Area (East Bay) Age: 37 Posts: 1,294 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	looks great, go and buy it! __________________ ~小アレンのリベリオン~ いくせ, 勝負た! 轟こう, オレのKRMS13!!! オレの得意技！蹴り進入！角度の少ないドリフト！

03-18-2005, 02:32 AM	#22
93DRIFT Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Saskatoon, CANADA Age: 37 Posts: 48 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	well its got a hud so hopefully shes loaded with a vlsd......maybe

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