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Griffon2kx · 01-14-2003, 02:24 PM

Now I know everyone hates those rip-offs on ebay, buy here is actually a good reason to use it:

Just recently I managed to snag an FSM off of ebay for only 50.00, plus s&h. I just got the book yesterday, and it is probably the best purchase I could have made for my 240, I already do most of the work on my 240 myself and the FSM will allow me to do far more without any of that "installation is the reverse of removal" bs you get in most of those cheap a** chilton's manuals. Buying those things are like reading cliff notes of the Bible. The FSM also tells you how to self-diagnose trouble with the car. If you are interested in doing any of the mod or repair work on your 240 your self, go by ebay and get one. Sometimes they can go for over $100 (once you see how thick the thing is you'll understand why), but it you catch the auction early, you could use the buy it now option and get it for as much a 50.00 plus s&h. Just make sure they have a picture of the manual so you can be sure you aren't getting the chilton's POS.

Roly · 01-14-2003, 02:32 PM

That's where i got mines for $55 shipped... No complaints here on a OEM Nissan book.

S13Grl · 01-14-2003, 03:40 PM

I got mine for free. Five-finger discount at a Nissan dealer. I love that thing. Seriously recommend it to anyone to have. Well, not just anyone, you need to know what you're doing to begin with otherwise, it's a waste of $50 and you might as well just contribute it to the S13Grl fund, and I'll email you procedures

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Red89AllStockBiotch · 01-14-2003, 04:02 PM

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Originally posted by Griffon2kx
Now I know everyone hates those rip-offs on ebay, buy here is actually a good reason to use it:

Just recently I managed to snag an FSM off of ebay for only 50.00, plus s&h. I just got the book yesterday, and it is probably the best purchase I could have made for my 240, I already do most of the work on my 240 myself and the FSM will allow me to do far more without any of that "installation is the reverse of removal" bs you get in most of those cheap a** chilton's manuals. Buying those things are like reading cliff notes of the Bible. The FSM also tells you how to self-diagnose trouble with the car. If you are interested in doing any of the mod or repair work on your 240 your self, go by ebay and get one. Sometimes they can go for over $100 (once you see how thick the thing is you'll understand why), but it you catch the auction early, you could use the buy it now option and get it for as much a 50.00 plus s&h. Just make sure they have a picture of the manual so you can be sure you aren't getting the chilton's POS.

that sounded like a salespitch to me..anyone else?

SR240DET · 01-14-2003, 04:10 PM

me and my SUV 240 are with you on this one Red89AllStockBiotch

Red89AllStockBiotch · 01-14-2003, 04:22 PM

thanks.......not doubting the quality of the manual, but it did seem a little too, oh i donno, maybe proper is the word?

lilredstiffy · 01-14-2003, 05:31 PM

You can buy one brand new from Nissan for about $65. Very useful.

01-14-2003, 02:24 PM	#1
Griffon2kx BANNED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Virginia Beach,Va Age: 43 Posts: 23 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Why everyone should buy an FSM (finally a use for ebay) Now I know everyone hates those rip-offs on ebay, buy here is actually a good reason to use it: Just recently I managed to snag an FSM off of ebay for only 50.00, plus s&h. I just got the book yesterday, and it is probably the best purchase I could have made for my 240, I already do most of the work on my 240 myself and the FSM will allow me to do far more without any of that "installation is the reverse of removal" bs you get in most of those cheap a** chilton's manuals. Buying those things are like reading cliff notes of the Bible. The FSM also tells you how to self-diagnose trouble with the car. If you are interested in doing any of the mod or repair work on your 240 your self, go by ebay and get one. Sometimes they can go for over $100 (once you see how thick the thing is you'll understand why), but it you catch the auction early, you could use the buy it now option and get it for as much a 50.00 plus s&h. Just make sure they have a picture of the manual so you can be sure you aren't getting the chilton's POS.

01-14-2003, 02:32 PM	#2
Roly Nuclear Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miami Posts: 360 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That's where i got mines for $55 shipped... No complaints here on a OEM Nissan book. __________________ RACECAR spelled backwards still spells RACECAR

01-14-2003, 04:22 PM	#6
Red89AllStockBiotch Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 72 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks.......not doubting the quality of the manual, but it did seem a little too, oh i donno, maybe proper is the word? __________________ Me: "Vanilla Coke, it's like regular coke till you swallow it, and then you say "Ooooh...Vanilla"" Mike: "I don't like it though, but the Vanilla Coke Slurpy is good at 7-11"

01-14-2003, 03:40 PM	#3
S13Grl Married to the Mob Join Date: Dec 2000 Age: 44 Posts: 3,670 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I got mine for free. Five-finger discount at a Nissan dealer. I love that thing. Seriously recommend it to anyone to have. Well, not just anyone, you need to know what you're doing to begin with otherwise, it's a waste of $50 and you might as well just contribute it to the S13Grl fund, and I'll email you procedures .

01-14-2003, 04:10 PM	#5
SR240DET Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: orida Posts: 1,490 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	me and my SUV 240 are with you on this one Red89AllStockBiotch

01-14-2003, 05:31 PM	#7
lilredstiffy Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: louisiana Posts: 618 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You can buy one brand new from Nissan for about $65. Very useful.