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CreAziaN · 12-01-2003, 07:15 PM

It's a '98 S14

105,000 miles
5 Speed
SE
Dark teal
Complete stock
Moon roof, etc
Premium sound
Interior and Exterior look very clean

He's asking 8500...what do you think?

masta · 12-01-2003, 07:51 PM

Is he a dealer? If not he is kinda asking for a lot based on the miles on it, even though these are a rare specie. I would prefer $7000 for it.

Anubis · 12-01-2003, 08:17 PM

i got a perfect 97 with 60k miles for $7000.
so yeah thats a rip

WilloW · 12-01-2003, 08:19 PM

I say offer him $8k for it, last time I checked in the Bay Area there wasn't a single 97-98 around. You could always pick up a zenki and do the conversion...

zero.counter · 12-01-2003, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by WilloW
I say offer him $8k for it, last time I checked in the Bay Area there wasn't a single 97-98 around. You could always pick up a zenki and do the conversion...

Oh Yeaaah!

old_s13 · 12-01-2003, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by CreAziaN
It's a '98 S14

105,000 miles
5 Speed
SE
Dark teal
Complete stock
Moon roof, etc
Premium sound
Interior and Exterior look very clean

He's asking 8500...what do you think?

HOLY SHIT! It doesnt just have sound, it has PREMIUM SOUND! Thats fuckin incredible!

If you ask me, I think this thread is useless without pics. Why? Because if the car was SMASHED and REPAIRED, then the last thing I would be looking at is the moon roof, dark teal color, or the premium sound.

- Mike

zero.counter · 12-01-2003, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by old_s13
HOLY SHIT! It doesnt just have sound, it has PREMIUM SOUND! Thats fuckin incredible!

If you ask me, I think this thread is useless without pics. Why? Because if the car was SMASHED and REPAIRED, then the last thing I would be looking at is the moon roof, dark teal color, or the premium sound.

- Mike

You always know how to brighten up the day and paint it bright yellow don't you Michael

Anubis · 12-01-2003, 11:11 PM

OMG i didnt notice it had premium sound.

mistaanime · 12-01-2003, 11:13 PM

hehe..eh..not bad..if the body is good...but 7 k is more like it..most important is to tap gently on the surface of the body juss too see if the owner mite have bondo any part of the body..and repainted the car to cover up an accident..or juss get CARFAX...bout the car.

CreAziaN · 12-01-2003, 11:32 PM

man old_s13, you're evil

I'm just telling you what he told me the car had...so yeah.

Pics

private seller

Pudula · 12-01-2003, 11:40 PM

If you want it that bad, buy it. '98s are rare...took me months to find mine so when I found it I paid a grip for it and I flew out of state to get it. All depends on how bad you want that shit.

Ryan

Anubis · 12-02-2003, 04:42 AM

From the pix it looks great. Very clean. The deck looks pretty premium! It lives up to its claims!

aznpoopy · 12-02-2003, 07:06 AM

where i am that's extremely cheap for a '98... nowadays even '93s with 100k+ are going for $3.5k. 95-96 easily go up to $6k. '97=7-8k and i've only seen a '98 once... originally asking for $9k sold at $12k (60,000 miles).

get a carfax done. do all the regular checks. for 8.5k i would take it. 5spd 98s are extremely rare... bargain for it if u want but don't miss out on that car!

No Motiv · 12-02-2003, 07:13 AM

Pretty nice deal in my opinion but is see if i could cheaper like mabey 7, but 8 is still a good deal. From the pics it looks very good, still get it checked out before you buy it

good luck

old_s13 · 12-02-2003, 09:18 AM

Rock chips in all the right places is a good indication, shows that the car has been driven.. but that could also mean its had the front end painted (OEM paint chips less than aftermarket, so keep that in mind). The pics look good, the price sounds good, but INSPECT the car in great detail if you're into knowing what you are buying. You can also run a carfax, that doesnt hurt. Whats more important than all of that is not a silly carfax report, but a good eye to overlook the car.

Good luck,

- Mike

CoasTek240 · 12-02-2003, 09:29 AM

make sure ur safe in buying it.. inspect everything. much of the advice on this thread is highly reccomended. id offer 7500 for mileage, play with the price a lil, but dont go over 8000 unless ur totally willing to overpay.

HiPSI · 12-02-2003, 10:00 AM

what's up with all the dents around the gas door? i'd say more like 7-7.5k on this one.

mike13 · 12-02-2003, 06:22 PM

98
SE model
5 Speed

this car is worth every penny of $8500

misnomer · 12-02-2003, 08:39 PM

c'mon dood, why are you asking? :P

www.kbb.com

Prices vary by region. And hell, 240s really are much cheaper than they're worth. . . If I ever come to sell mine, I definitely wouldn't go real cheap. Only way to raise the value of a car is to overcharge for it I says :-)

ridebmx · 12-02-2003, 08:53 PM

last times i blue booked my 97 with 28k miles it was around 13000, that was about 6 months ago, Seems like a very fair price. 97 and 98 are going to get rarer and rarer, there was only 5000 something imported to the states if i remeber correctly, half have probably been wrecked. doesnt leave many non wrecked ones left. You would hate to not buy and and be kicking yourself in the ass later over say 500 bucks or something. also, if u do do a conversion one, its never going to really increase the rarity of the car, still a 95 or 96, just my .02

SimpleS14 · 12-02-2003, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by CreAziaN
It's a '98 S14

5 Speed
Complete stock
Moon roof, etc

Get the car....all the options I've quoted above are hard to find in one car (98 that is). But do bargain a tad bit.....8k is the most I would pay for THAT car.

Zoom8112 · 12-02-2003, 09:52 PM

i would say it sorta depends

is it local to you???

Burmonster · 12-02-2003, 11:47 PM

The exact same thing as my car but mine is a 97. I love having the dark teal. Get it man, you wont regret it.

CreAziaN · 12-03-2003, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Zoom8112
i would say it sorta depends

is it local to you???

It's an hour away from me...but the thing is the guy wants a down payment of 850

aznpoopy · 12-03-2003, 07:18 AM

850 down payment... what's so bad about that? bottom line its a 98, its 5spd, its an se, its got ok mileage and its got a pretty resonable price. if you don't buy it i'm sure someone else will. if someone else is going to overpay, then they will own the car and you will not. if i were u i'd go over there now, check out the mechs, bargain it down to whatever you can and put ur money on the table. i personally would take it even if the price was still at 8.5k. u realize that there is a strong possibility this is the ONLY 98 5spd you will ever see for sale anywhere remotely near you for a very long time. in fact i wouldn't be surprised if you never saw another '98 5spd for sale ever. get it already! lol.

mistaanime · 12-03-2003, 07:53 AM

if you really want the car...then buy it...if you think you can find a better deal..then wait.

Zoom8112 · 12-09-2003, 10:27 PM

creazian

you have email

12-01-2003, 07:15 PM	#1
CreAziaN Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Milpitas (Bay Area) Posts: 242 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Is this 240 worth it... It's a '98 S14 105,000 miles 5 Speed SE Dark teal Complete stock Moon roof, etc Premium sound Interior and Exterior look very clean He's asking 8500...what do you think?

12-01-2003, 11:13 PM	#9
mistaanime Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Nine -1- Six Posts: 1,934 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	hehe..eh..not bad..if the body is good...but 7 k is more like it..most important is to tap gently on the surface of the body juss too see if the owner mite have bondo any part of the body..and repainted the car to cover up an accident..or juss get CARFAX...bout the car. __________________ -Cherry Red 91 Silfourty-

12-01-2003, 11:40 PM	#11
Pudula Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Tucson, w00tizona Age: 41 Posts: 532 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you want it that bad, buy it. '98s are rare...took me months to find mine so when I found it I paid a grip for it and I flew out of state to get it. All depends on how bad you want that shit. Ryan __________________

12-02-2003, 07:13 AM	#14
No Motiv Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 1,189 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Pretty nice deal in my opinion but is see if i could cheaper like mabey 7, but 8 is still a good deal. From the pics it looks very good, still get it checked out before you buy it good luck __________________ -Austin My name is Shake-Zula, the mic rulah, the old schoolah, you wanna trip, I'll break it to ya. Frylock and I'm on top rock you like a cop, Meatwad you're up next with your knock-knock. Meatwad make the money see, Meatwad get the honeys G. Drivin in my car, livin like a star, ice on my fingers and my toes and I'm a Taurus. Cause we are the Aqua Teens, make the homeys say ho and the girlies wanna scream.

12-02-2003, 10:00 AM	#17
HiPSI Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Buford, GA Posts: 522 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what's up with all the dents around the gas door? i'd say more like 7-7.5k on this one. __________________ SR motor set/clip $2500+, FMIC kit $700+, Downpipe $100+, 3" exhaust $500+, Misc install parts $100+, Shop labor for install $1000+ and you still only make 220rwhp for $5000 so what's so CHEAP about the SR swap again?

12-01-2003, 07:51 PM	#2
masta Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: N/A Posts: 271 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Is he a dealer? If not he is kinda asking for a lot based on the miles on it, even though these are a rare specie. I would prefer $7000 for it.

12-01-2003, 08:17 PM	#3
Anubis BANNED Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SAN DIEGO, CA Age: 39 Posts: 990 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i got a perfect 97 with 60k miles for $7000. so yeah thats a rip

12-01-2003, 08:19 PM	#4
WilloW Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: * ** Posts: 1,529 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I say offer him $8k for it, last time I checked in the Bay Area there wasn't a single 97-98 around. You could always pick up a zenki and do the conversion...

12-01-2003, 11:11 PM	#8
Anubis BANNED Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SAN DIEGO, CA Age: 39 Posts: 990 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	OMG i didnt notice it had premium sound.

12-01-2003, 11:32 PM	#10
CreAziaN Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Milpitas (Bay Area) Posts: 242 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	man old_s13, you're evil I'm just telling you what he told me the car had...so yeah. Pics private seller

12-02-2003, 04:42 AM	#12
Anubis BANNED Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SAN DIEGO, CA Age: 39 Posts: 990 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	From the pix it looks great. Very clean. The deck looks pretty premium! It lives up to its claims!

12-02-2003, 07:06 AM	#13
aznpoopy Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Age: 44 Posts: 5,013 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	where i am that's extremely cheap for a '98... nowadays even '93s with 100k+ are going for $3.5k. 95-96 easily go up to $6k. '97=7-8k and i've only seen a '98 once... originally asking for $9k sold at $12k (60,000 miles). get a carfax done. do all the regular checks. for 8.5k i would take it. 5spd 98s are extremely rare... bargain for it if u want but don't miss out on that car!

12-02-2003, 09:18 AM	#15
old_s13 BANNED Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 2,824 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Rock chips in all the right places is a good indication, shows that the car has been driven.. but that could also mean its had the front end painted (OEM paint chips less than aftermarket, so keep that in mind). The pics look good, the price sounds good, but INSPECT the car in great detail if you're into knowing what you are buying. You can also run a carfax, that doesnt hurt. Whats more important than all of that is not a silly carfax report, but a good eye to overlook the car. Good luck, - Mike

12-02-2003, 09:29 AM	#16
CoasTek240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: VA Age: 40 Posts: 3,034 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	make sure ur safe in buying it.. inspect everything. much of the advice on this thread is highly reccomended. id offer 7500 for mileage, play with the price a lil, but dont go over 8000 unless ur totally willing to overpay.

12-02-2003, 06:22 PM	#18
mike13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh Age: 42 Posts: 691 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	98 SE model 5 Speed this car is worth every penny of $8500

12-02-2003, 08:39 PM	#19
misnomer Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 2,293 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	c'mon dood, why are you asking? :P www.kbb.com Prices vary by region. And hell, 240s really are much cheaper than they're worth. . . If I ever come to sell mine, I definitely wouldn't go real cheap. Only way to raise the value of a car is to overcharge for it I says :-) __________________ Rowsdower saves us and saves all the world!

12-02-2003, 08:53 PM	#20
ridebmx Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Michigan Age: 41 Posts: 379 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	last times i blue booked my 97 with 28k miles it was around 13000, that was about 6 months ago, Seems like a very fair price. 97 and 98 are going to get rarer and rarer, there was only 5000 something imported to the states if i remeber correctly, half have probably been wrecked. doesnt leave many non wrecked ones left. You would hate to not buy and and be kicking yourself in the ass later over say 500 bucks or something. also, if u do do a conversion one, its never going to really increase the rarity of the car, still a 95 or 96, just my .02 __________________ I like my car, you may not...You like your car, I may not...To each there own, right? waiting for the sunken look to be cool..lol

12-02-2003, 09:52 PM	#22
Zoom8112 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 440 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i would say it sorta depends is it local to you???

12-02-2003, 11:47 PM	#23
Burmonster Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Woodstock, Georgia Age: 46 Posts: 652 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The exact same thing as my car but mine is a 97. I love having the dark teal. Get it man, you wont regret it. __________________ Fat girls are like scooters...they are fun until your friends see you riding one. "Did you ever think that it could be that the purpose of your life is only to serve as a warning to others?" A -> B

12-03-2003, 07:18 AM	#25
aznpoopy Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Age: 44 Posts: 5,013 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	850 down payment... what's so bad about that? bottom line its a 98, its 5spd, its an se, its got ok mileage and its got a pretty resonable price. if you don't buy it i'm sure someone else will. if someone else is going to overpay, then they will own the car and you will not. if i were u i'd go over there now, check out the mechs, bargain it down to whatever you can and put ur money on the table. i personally would take it even if the price was still at 8.5k. u realize that there is a strong possibility this is the ONLY 98 5spd you will ever see for sale anywhere remotely near you for a very long time. in fact i wouldn't be surprised if you never saw another '98 5spd for sale ever. get it already! lol.

12-03-2003, 07:53 AM	#26
mistaanime Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Nine -1- Six Posts: 1,934 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	if you really want the car...then buy it...if you think you can find a better deal..then wait. __________________ -Cherry Red 91 Silfourty-

12-09-2003, 10:27 PM	#27
Zoom8112 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 440 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	creazian you have email