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GravityHitz · 05-04-2003, 10:42 AM

hi, i was wondering if anyone could help me out with this litte dilemma i'm having.

i saw an ad in the autotrader for this car:

Year: 1991
Make: NISSAN
Model: 240SX
Model Detail: SE
Price: $3,400
Mileage: 169,000 km
Date: 5/4/03
Ad Type: Private
Comment: Super Hicas 4WS 5 spd., fully loaded, sun roof, new jet black paint job, new clutch, new all around brake system, new exhaust system, runs great, one owner, 169,000 km., $3,400. obo.

Picture:

http://www.trader.ca/Search/Enlarged...goryid=1&CAT=1

the only problem with the car is the back seat was torn, so the guy decided to rip it out and discard it. he also sold the radio from the car, but thats not a big deal. the thing is, the car looks great and the new paint is really good, but im afraid of how much a new back bench seat would cost me...if i could even find one.
I live in the toronto area, so i was wondering if anyone around there would have any idea where to find one cheap/free, or if anyone else had any suggestions. considering it has new brakes, exhaust and clutch, and a good interior other than the seats..does anyone know if this is good value or not? also, is there anything that i should pay specific attention to considering the info?

thanks in advance to anyone who can help me out.

-hitz

blatch · 05-04-2003, 10:43 AM

The HICAS system is gonna **** you off when you start modifying the suspention. Other than that, or if you don't mind, go for it. It sounds like a nice car.

AKADriver · 05-04-2003, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by blatch
The HICAS system is gonna **** you off when you start modifying the suspention.

BS! It doesn't affect a thing.

Also, a back seat should be easy to find. People are constantly parting out their cars in the chassifieds section.

hookedup240 · 05-04-2003, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by blatch
The HICAS system is gonna **** you off when you start modifying the suspention. Other than that, or if you don't mind, go for it. It sounds like a nice car.

Doesn't bother anything, i have hicas also and have done most major suspension upgrades.

nocomedown · 05-04-2003, 11:15 AM

you could always check for a new back seat at any local junkyards

uiuc240 · 05-04-2003, 01:24 PM

$3400 for a 91 with that many miles is a lot. i would deal on that car. offer 2500

Eric

Brian · 05-04-2003, 01:40 PM

it's not like the back seat was useful in the first place.

Bbandit · 05-04-2003, 02:01 PM

yeah.. offer him 2500 since the paintjob is still great (as you stated above)
i got my 91 coupe for 1500 with 150,xxx mielage.. but the paint is bad

GravityHitz · 05-04-2003, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by uiuc240
$3400 for a 91 with that many miles is a lot. i would deal on that car. offer 2500

Eric

thanks.. yeah, for sure im gonna deal, but i don't think he'd let the car go for under 2900 bucks. this is in canada, so its not 170xxx miles, its kilometers, so its almost half the distance which doesnt seem to bad to me.
the car seems to run great, but its also not certified, so im a little iffy on that too. also..anyone know how much money 2 decent rear tires would run me? does 80 bucks each sound reasonable(cdn).

thanks again everyone.

-hitz

GravityHitz · 05-04-2003, 03:32 PM

i thought of another question, though im doubtful the answer is yes: would the rear bench seat from any other nissan models fit in a 240sx? also, how about the front seats?

sorry for being a pain..

-hitz

uiuc240 · 05-04-2003, 07:16 PM

yes, all S13 seats are interchangable. you just can't swap a rear coupe seat with a hatchback. the only differences are fabric. and S14 seats swap in the front too.

i see now that the mileage is only around 100k miles...that's not too bad. but not fantastic either. but $2900 CDN is cheeeeap. get it.

Eric

Wiisass · 05-04-2003, 08:29 PM

I have my back seats sitting in my garage right now. If you want them, you can have them cheap.

Is the price in US or canadian dollars? Because 3500 canadian isn't a bad deal for the car. But 3500 US might be a little more than you would want to spend.

Just make sure to check everything to make sure there aren't any other problems. I don't know if you mentioned it or not but check and see if there's rust under the spoiler or anywhere else.

good luck

Tim

GravityHitz · 05-04-2003, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Wiisass
I have my back seats sitting in my garage right now. If you want them, you can have them cheap.

Is the price in US or canadian dollars? Because 3500 canadian isn't a bad deal for the car. But 3500 US might be a little more than you would want to spend.

Just make sure to check everything to make sure there aren't any other problems. I don't know if you mentioned it or not but check and see if there's rust under the spoiler or anywhere else.

good luck

Tim

the price is in canadian dollars..the guy hasnt sold the car yet an its been on sale for a few days so im hoping he'll be willing to part with it for 2900 or so. he's selling it because he lost his lisence driving it, so i guess he drove it hard, but it seems to run pretty smoothly.

thanks for the offer on the seats tim..too bad u live in philly tho, or i'd take you up on that but thats a bit of a drive from toronto unfortunately :P an there's no rust on it, thats the first thing i checked because it has a new paintjob.
thanks man..i think im gonna go look at 2 or 3 more tomorrow, then grab it tuesday if i dont see anything better.

-hitz

GravityHitz · 05-04-2003, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Wiisass
I have my back seats sitting in my garage right now. If you want them, you can have them cheap.

Is the price in US or canadian dollars? Because 3500 canadian isn't a bad deal for the car. But 3500 US might be a little more than you would want to spend.

Just make sure to check everything to make sure there aren't any other problems. I don't know if you mentioned it or not but check and see if there's rust under the spoiler or anywhere else.

good luck

Tim

the price is in canadian dollars..the guy hasnt sold the car yet an its been on sale for a few days so im hoping he'll be willing to part with it for 2900 or so. he's selling it because he lost his lisence driving it, so i guess he drove it hard, but it seems to run pretty smoothly.

thanks for the offer on the seats tim..too bad u live in philly tho, or i'd take you up on that but thats a bit of a drive from toronto unfortunately :P an there's no rust on it, thats the first thing i checked because it has a new paintjob.
thanks man..i think im gonna go look at 2 or 3 more tomorrow, then grab it tuesday if i dont see anything better.

-hitz

05-04-2003, 10:42 AM	#1
GravityHitz Join Date: May 2003 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Should I buy? No Bench hi, i was wondering if anyone could help me out with this litte dilemma i'm having. i saw an ad in the autotrader for this car: Year: 1991 Make: NISSAN Model: 240SX Model Detail: SE Price: $3,400 Mileage: 169,000 km Date: 5/4/03 Ad Type: Private Comment: Super Hicas 4WS 5 spd., fully loaded, sun roof, new jet black paint job, new clutch, new all around brake system, new exhaust system, runs great, one owner, 169,000 km., $3,400. obo. Picture: http://www.trader.ca/Search/Enlarged...goryid=1&CAT=1 the only problem with the car is the back seat was torn, so the guy decided to rip it out and discard it. he also sold the radio from the car, but thats not a big deal. the thing is, the car looks great and the new paint is really good, but im afraid of how much a new back bench seat would cost me...if i could even find one. I live in the toronto area, so i was wondering if anyone around there would have any idea where to find one cheap/free, or if anyone else had any suggestions. considering it has new brakes, exhaust and clutch, and a good interior other than the seats..does anyone know if this is good value or not? also, is there anything that i should pay specific attention to considering the info? thanks in advance to anyone who can help me out. -hitz

05-04-2003, 10:43 AM	#2
blatch Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Bloomington, IN Age: 39 Posts: 127 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The HICAS system is gonna **** you off when you start modifying the suspention. Other than that, or if you don't mind, go for it. It sounds like a nice car. __________________ 98 White S14

05-04-2003, 01:24 PM	#6
uiuc240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Naperville, IL Age: 46 Posts: 2,093 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	$3400 for a 91 with that many miles is a lot. i would deal on that car. offer 2500 Eric __________________ 2002 Mazda Protege5 1989 S13 w/SR20DET (sold)

05-04-2003, 01:40 PM	#7
Brian Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: usa Posts: 12,840 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: Brian Feedback Score: 54 reviews	it's not like the back seat was useful in the first place. __________________ http://bhworld.wordpress.com/

05-04-2003, 02:01 PM	#8
Bbandit Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Texas and now Jakarta Age: 43 Posts: 2,674 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Bbandit Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah.. offer him 2500 since the paintjob is still great (as you stated above) i got my 91 coupe for 1500 with 150,xxx mielage.. but the paint is bad __________________ ==>>TGL GARAGE<<==.. RIP! S13 coupe KA-T @ 0.5 Bar = SOLD! A31 Cefiro + SR = Current

05-04-2003, 11:15 AM	#5
nocomedown Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: West Lafayette, IN / TX Age: 38 Posts: 1,359 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: nocomedown Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you could always check for a new back seat at any local junkyards

05-04-2003, 03:32 PM	#10
GravityHitz Join Date: May 2003 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i thought of another question, though im doubtful the answer is yes: would the rear bench seat from any other nissan models fit in a 240sx? also, how about the front seats? sorry for being a pain.. -hitz

05-04-2003, 07:16 PM	#11
uiuc240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Naperville, IL Age: 46 Posts: 2,093 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yes, all S13 seats are interchangable. you just can't swap a rear coupe seat with a hatchback. the only differences are fabric. and S14 seats swap in the front too. i see now that the mileage is only around 100k miles...that's not too bad. but not fantastic either. but $2900 CDN is cheeeeap. get it. Eric __________________ 2002 Mazda Protege5 1989 S13 w/SR20DET (sold)

05-04-2003, 08:29 PM	#12
Wiisass Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Philly Posts: 486 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have my back seats sitting in my garage right now. If you want them, you can have them cheap. Is the price in US or canadian dollars? Because 3500 canadian isn't a bad deal for the car. But 3500 US might be a little more than you would want to spend. Just make sure to check everything to make sure there aren't any other problems. I don't know if you mentioned it or not but check and see if there's rust under the spoiler or anywhere else. good luck Tim __________________ TIP Engineering R/T Tuning Drift and RWD Sport DriftAssNation