Is the 240sx right for me?

[tianh]

Hey guys,

In a few months after I get some more money I plan on buying a 240sx off craigslist. I was going to get a s2000, but I changed my mind.

After browsing through these forums a little bit, I am kind of scared to get a 240sx, you guys just seem to put SO much work into your cars and honestly, I can't even change the spare on any car let alone work on the 240sx. I plan on taking everything to either a local mechanic or body shop if I ever needed to be modded.

With that said, is it still a safe buy for me to get a 240sx and get a couple of parts for it? (s14 conversion) some wheels and coilovers and still have it be a reliable DD without much work on my end? Also if anyone could point me out to some good forum threads with helpful information that would be great as well. How long can I expect the stock engine to last me? Swapping engines sounds like such a task...

I plan on getting a ver. 2 1995-1998 240sx.