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X-Iceman · 09-30-2002, 10:48 PM

Well I am finally makin a note worth post. Not really an active memeber, but god, if you have the log file, you would see i come here.. ya about every 30minutes.   <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blush.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':blush:'> well i was wondering if anyone out there could help me come up with reasons a 240sx is a good car. I mean i think it is, but think along the lines of parents. Like safety, reliability, insurance. I mean i know insurance will be a lil more then the car I am driving now (me n my turbo charged volvo  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sneaky.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

issed:'>) Anyone have ideas? I mean we all know and love the 240sx/silvia, but i just need to get my mom to say yes, and then its all mine. How beautiful my 240sx would be. Not a ricer  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':crazy:'> but a respectible ride. Help a guy out please. Thanks  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/inlove.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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*nismo270r* · 09-30-2002, 10:57 PM

Well, what kind of Volvo do you drive?  Because I don't think you'll get by with saying it's a safer car than a Volvo...hehe.  Those things are tanks.  I can tell you what NOT to mention...

Don't mention:
It's RWD
It's considered a sports coupe
Your insurance will go up
It's really "fun" to drive in the winter

Hehe...truthfully though, insurance will probably be one of your rents concerns.  Unfortunately the 240 is in like Insurance class 1 or 2 IIRC.  Insurance classes go by letters first, then numbers.  So Z is the cheapest insurance, to A, the highest (of the Alphabet).  Then...THEN, you get into the numbers...1-whatever...1 being more expensive than A, 2,3....and so on.  That's how my insurance rep explained it to me.  Definitely check out how much your insurance will be first though...good luck!

X-Iceman · 09-30-2002, 11:08 PM

Its a V70station wagon. I mean its fast, n fun to beat the hell outta. Ya, I have failed to mention all those things to my rents.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/lookaround.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':look:'> but beggin always helps  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

'> I mean I will do anything for a 240sx, well almost. I should take pictures of my V70 n be like PIMP RIDE  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

'> lol... Its been in a few small accidents, neither being my fault. The first was a rear end and the girl who hit me was just not payin attention what so ever. And then the second, I was comin off a ramp and this lady is changin lanes, first in my lane then in the other and as i just speed by her, (vrooom vrooom) she talkin on her damn cell phone starts to change lanes, I can see this so i start for my brakes and just blair my horn at her. SHe looks over at me and I am like  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sneaky.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

issed:'> grrrr... So she slows WAY down, tryin to put distance between us. i was like hell no get back here. So I pulled over and she did too.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':angry:'> still havent gotten that one fixed, She wont call me back. grrrrrrr

SR20Fastback · 10-01-2002, 12:08 AM

Things of the top of my head you can tell them:

1: Reliable
2: Cheap, repairs and overall cost (most the time)
3: 4 seater car (insurance goodie)
4: Automatic Seat Belt Discount (insurance goodie for S13's)
5: ABS or Air bags if you get an S14 will save you more insurance

All I can think of, but Im also hacking up organs coughing so hard, so back to bed it is for me.

technochronic · 10-01-2002, 11:40 AM

here is my .02:
1)  Get a job
2)  Buy it yourself

That is what I did.  It's pretty much fool proof.

X-Iceman · 10-01-2002, 02:11 PM

Well I would get me a job, but with my schoolin, its hard as hell to get a job. I mean yes I have free time, and trust me I am more then willing to fill that free time with a job to get myself a 240sx. The problem is, well... no one will hire me because of the fact i can only really work weekends. I mean wtf?!?!  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hmmm.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hmmm:'> It just really sucks  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'>  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'> oh well...

misnomer · 10-01-2002, 05:28 PM

Well, I assume you are in an younger age group. You can tell your parents that you won't really be taking many passengers in a 240sx. Fewer distractions, fewer people at risk. Typically decent gas mileage (my s13s get between 26 and 30). It's prolly less powerful than a turbo V70, though with it's lighter weight that's prolly a misnomer (don't tell them that, though). Reliable, easy to work on. . . It's not a Honda. . . uh. . . um.  . .  13 fastbacks have decent cargo capacity (I could sleep in mine). . . Decent crash test ratings. . . Wimmin like them. . . they're "pretty". . .  I'm done.

guidot · 10-01-2002, 10:47 PM

Well the reliablity is exceptional.  I haven't had one unscheduled maintenance problem in 53k miles (as long as I've had the car).  Change that oil and you are good to go.

Crash tests are average (for S14 - 95-98)  Air Bags lower insurance, as do the auto belts (in s13 - 89-94).

Another selling point that seems to go untouched is the fact that the handling for a stock 240 is way above par.  This means that you can sometimes get out of a situation in a 240 that you might spin another car in.  With a proper wheel tire combo on a stock suspension setup, you will reach the same skidpad rating as a late model Viper.  

Overall, you won't be dissappointed in a purchase of a 240.  They aren't the fastest or the quickest or the best handling, but they sure are alot of fun, and our community shows that!

xhdriver · 10-02-2002, 12:50 AM

what do they want to get you?

X-Iceman · 10-02-2002, 08:48 AM

They just want me to keep the volvo  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':crazy:'> but my sister starts driving in a few months, and hell no i aint goin to be sharin a car with her  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':angry:'>

**Phlip** · 10-02-2002, 08:59 AM

You guys forgot to mention that on the S14 w/ABS, he would have limited slip differential when addressin the safety issues (tag teamed with the airbags/ABS options from before) I average about 27MPG with slight modifications, very little hindrance in reliability and besides, tell them it's just a REALLY COOL CAR.

09-30-2002, 10:48 PM	#1
X-Iceman Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Mexico Age: 39 Posts: 403 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well I am finally makin a note worth post. Not really an active memeber, but god, if you have the log file, you would see i come here.. ya about every 30minutes.   <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blush.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':blush:'> well i was wondering if anyone out there could help me come up with reasons a 240sx is a good car. I mean i think it is, but think along the lines of parents. Like safety, reliability, insurance. I mean i know insurance will be a lil more then the car I am driving now (me n my turbo charged volvo  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sneaky.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='issed:'>) Anyone have ideas? I mean we all know and love the 240sx/silvia, but i just need to get my mom to say yes, and then its all mine. How beautiful my 240sx would be. Not a ricer  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':crazy:'> but a respectible ride. Help a guy out please. Thanks  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/inlove.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________

09-30-2002, 10:57 PM	#2
nismo270r Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lafayette, IN Age: 45 Posts: 715 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well, what kind of Volvo do you drive?  Because I don't think you'll get by with saying it's a safer car than a Volvo...hehe.  Those things are tanks.  I can tell you what NOT to mention... Don't mention: It's RWD It's considered a sports coupe Your insurance will go up It's really "fun" to drive in the winter Hehe...truthfully though, insurance will probably be one of your rents concerns.  Unfortunately the 240 is in like Insurance class 1 or 2 IIRC.  Insurance classes go by letters first, then numbers.  So Z is the cheapest insurance, to A, the highest (of the Alphabet).  Then...THEN, you get into the numbers...1-whatever...1 being more expensive than A, 2,3....and so on.  That's how my insurance rep explained it to me.  Definitely check out how much your insurance will be first though...good luck! __________________ "Life is a bitch...be it's pimp!" APC = A Piece of Crap =P

09-30-2002, 11:08 PM	#3
X-Iceman Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Mexico Age: 39 Posts: 403 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Its a V70station wagon. I mean its fast, n fun to beat the hell outta. Ya, I have failed to mention all those things to my rents.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/lookaround.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':look:'> but beggin always helps  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> I mean I will do anything for a 240sx, well almost. I should take pictures of my V70 n be like PIMP RIDE  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> lol... Its been in a few small accidents, neither being my fault. The first was a rear end and the girl who hit me was just not payin attention what so ever. And then the second, I was comin off a ramp and this lady is changin lanes, first in my lane then in the other and as i just speed by her, (vrooom vrooom) she talkin on her damn cell phone starts to change lanes, I can see this so i start for my brakes and just blair my horn at her. SHe looks over at me and I am like  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sneaky.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='issed:'> grrrr... So she slows WAY down, tryin to put distance between us. i was like hell no get back here. So I pulled over and she did too.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':angry:'> still havent gotten that one fixed, She wont call me back. grrrrrrr __________________

10-01-2002, 12:08 AM	#4
SR20Fastback Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: The Bay Age: 40 Posts: 1,637 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Things of the top of my head you can tell them: 1: Reliable 2: Cheap, repairs and overall cost (most the time) 3: 4 seater car (insurance goodie) 4: Automatic Seat Belt Discount (insurance goodie for S13's) 5: ABS or Air bags if you get an S14 will save you more insurance All I can think of, but Im also hacking up organs coughing so hard, so back to bed it is for me. __________________ Fodive STILL blows goats, I have proof.

10-01-2002, 11:40 AM	#5
technochronic Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MI Posts: 48 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	here is my .02: 1)  Get a job 2)  Buy it yourself That is what I did.  It's pretty much fool proof. __________________ i like having low self-esteem, it makes me feel special. [email protected]

10-01-2002, 02:11 PM	#6
X-Iceman Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Mexico Age: 39 Posts: 403 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well I would get me a job, but with my schoolin, its hard as hell to get a job. I mean yes I have free time, and trust me I am more then willing to fill that free time with a job to get myself a 240sx. The problem is, well... no one will hire me because of the fact i can only really work weekends. I mean wtf?!?!  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hmmm.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hmmm:'> It just really sucks  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'>  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'> oh well... __________________

10-01-2002, 05:28 PM	#7
misnomer Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 2,293 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well, I assume you are in an younger age group. You can tell your parents that you won't really be taking many passengers in a 240sx. Fewer distractions, fewer people at risk. Typically decent gas mileage (my s13s get between 26 and 30). It's prolly less powerful than a turbo V70, though with it's lighter weight that's prolly a misnomer (don't tell them that, though). Reliable, easy to work on. . . It's not a Honda. . . uh. . . um.  . .  13 fastbacks have decent cargo capacity (I could sleep in mine). . . Decent crash test ratings. . . Wimmin like them. . . they're "pretty". . .  I'm done. __________________ Rowsdower saves us and saves all the world!

10-01-2002, 10:47 PM	#8
guidot Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cape Cod, MA Age: 45 Posts: 443 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well the reliablity is exceptional.  I haven't had one unscheduled maintenance problem in 53k miles (as long as I've had the car).  Change that oil and you are good to go. Crash tests are average (for S14 - 95-98)  Air Bags lower insurance, as do the auto belts (in s13 - 89-94). Another selling point that seems to go untouched is the fact that the handling for a stock 240 is way above par.  This means that you can sometimes get out of a situation in a 240 that you might spin another car in.  With a proper wheel tire combo on a stock suspension setup, you will reach the same skidpad rating as a late model Viper.   Overall, you won't be dissappointed in a purchase of a 240.  They aren't the fastest or the quickest or the best handling, but they sure are alot of fun, and our community shows that! __________________ -Jeff T. 96 240SX 240SXONE http://www.240sxone.com

10-02-2002, 12:50 AM	#9
xhdriver Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: 6 Posts: 273 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what do they want to get you? __________________

10-02-2002, 08:48 AM	#10
X-Iceman Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Mexico Age: 39 Posts: 403 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	They just want me to keep the volvo  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':crazy:'> but my sister starts driving in a few months, and hell no i aint goin to be sharin a car with her  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':angry:'> __________________

10-02-2002, 08:59 AM	#11
Phlip Yes, I look like that Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In my supervillain's lair Posts: 27,980 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: Phlip Feedback Score: 19 reviews	You guys forgot to mention that on the S14 w/ABS, he would have limited slip differential when addressin the safety issues (tag teamed with the airbags/ABS options from before) I average about 27MPG with slight modifications, very little hindrance in reliability and besides, tell them it's just a REALLY COOL CAR. __________________ Weirdo And I write too!