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jonnyr4c · 08-05-2005, 12:39 PM

im considering getting a s13 with 175k on the car/motor? how much life do u think this motor has left in it before it goes? the owner said he replaced the head gasket and tuned it up. im just curious if these motors last a long time

TheTimanator · 08-05-2005, 01:03 PM

my brother's 1993 240sx had 240k miles on it when he bought 6 months ago. Only thing we've had to do to it since is replace the timing chain.

Before you buy look for signs of excessive wear. If the previous owner took care of the car and didn't beat on it a lot, just continue doing the same and it should last you a while. Bushings, shocks/struck and springs are probably worn out though...

*NemeGuero* · 08-05-2005, 01:09 PM

Nope, you have about 5,143 miles left on that motor.

SEARCH! and you will find many a topic about high mileage KA's.

phrozen · 08-05-2005, 01:38 PM

i just sold my car i had 243k on it orignal and i beat the shit out of it everyday

jonnyr4c · 08-05-2005, 02:03 PM

do u think 2500 is too much for a 92 s13 SE with that many miles? the body is in good condition..what are some major things to look out for?

Var · 08-05-2005, 02:16 PM

should be 1500 -1800 at most . I'd pay no more than 1k for it if it was clean.(with that many miles)

aznpoopy · 08-05-2005, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jonnyr4c

im considering getting a s13 with 175k on the car/motor? how much life do u think this motor has left in it before it goes? the owner said he replaced the head gasket and tuned it up. im just curious if these motors last a long time

they do last a long time. the problem is yours has already lasted a long time.

i definitely wouldn't pay 2500 for it.

xka24detx · 08-05-2005, 03:22 PM

yea that sounds too much... no more than 1300 imo... i only payed 1700 for my 91 with 124k

Al_S14 · 08-05-2005, 05:03 PM

i dont like fact that he replaced a head gasket. was it b/c it overheated? leaked oil blah blah blah ? chances are that this is what it was and the way i see it cars dont just overheat ... all problems can be pervented ahead of time . he must not have been paying attention to it like checking fluid levels or jsut inspecting it regulary. this dones not paint a picture of a good owner that takes care of his car. its just speculation, but think about it.

....if he was smarter he'd keep it to himself.

Pank · 08-05-2005, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jonnyr4c

do u think 2500 is too much for a 92 s13 SE with that many miles? the body is in good condition..what are some major things to look out for?

I paid exactly that much for a s14 with 136k on it

sw20>>s14 · 08-05-2005, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Pank

I paid exactly that much for a s14 with 136k on it

well, youre in north carolina and hes in california...but it still doesnt justify this particular car's high price...

paid 1800 for my s14 with 128K...a $50 water pump, $15 termostat, and some coolant...now it runs strong as hell...
i personally wouldnt pay that much for a car with so much mileage...IMO 2500 for that is rape...iono...you decide, but if 6 or 7 people are saying the same thing... ... take that into consideration...

infinitexsound · 08-05-2005, 06:42 PM

too high price of a car, for the condition....... paid 3k for my s14 with 170k

Amish240coupe · 08-09-2005, 12:12 AM

haha now I feel like shit, I paid 3200 for a 1992 coupe last year. BUt I can't complain, the engine is strong as shit when I bought is at 161,000, now at 193,000 its still runs like a champ, with the exception of a timing belt tensioner rattle, which for some reason I had it fixed at Nissan 10 months ago

BigVinnie · 08-09-2005, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jonnyr4c

do u think 2500 is too much for a 92 s13 SE with that many miles? the body is in good condition..what are some major things to look out for?

Depends what else comes with the car...
I have an s13 with digital hud, coupe model, and I was lucky and had gotten VLSD.........
I paid $2700 in cash, and the car only has about $115,000m....
Always compression test your engine, miles don't say a whole lot to the abuse that several owners could of put the engine through...........
If the engine is no good ATK can sell you a fully rebuilt for under $2000, then all you need to do is put on the header and mani.........
Believe me man $2500 is a firm price for living in Cali, there is a high demand for s13, and an even higher demand for s14......
AVG. resale of an s13 is $2500
AVG. resale of an s14 is $5500

infinitexsound · 08-09-2005, 07:41 PM

2k for a rebuild............ pass........... 1k is reasonable... even so id rather rebuild it myself... with a $360 rebuild kit...

evanl85 · 08-09-2005, 10:46 PM

$2k for a rebuilt engine? Hmm, who is ATK?

Rkesh88 · 08-10-2005, 06:40 AM

ive got my 240 with about 251,000 miles on it and still runs strong but im hoping to do a sr20det blacktop soon onto it.

BigVinnie · 08-10-2005, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by evanl85

Hmm, who is ATK?

Here you go.... www.atk-engines.com/
I would only buy there engines for there warrantee and reputation......
Thats if I was doing an all stock trim engine.........
If I was doing all motor, I would spend the $480 on a wiseco forged internal kit in 11:1 for streetable use in the KA, and probably pay Rebello racing the $1400 it would cost to put the bottom half together........ Then I would put the whole engine together myself.....
I was just checking out phat kat's prices on internally built, it cost $4000!!!!!!!!

08-05-2005, 12:39 PM	#1
jonnyr4c Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: California Posts: 28 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	High Mileage ka24de? im considering getting a s13 with 175k on the car/motor? how much life do u think this motor has left in it before it goes? the owner said he replaced the head gasket and tuned it up. im just curious if these motors last a long time

08-05-2005, 01:03 PM	#2
TheTimanator Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Nashville Age: 41 Posts: 2,535 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: TheTimanator Feedback Score: 1 reviews	my brother's 1993 240sx had 240k miles on it when he bought 6 months ago. Only thing we've had to do to it since is replace the timing chain. Before you buy look for signs of excessive wear. If the previous owner took care of the car and didn't beat on it a lot, just continue doing the same and it should last you a while. Bushings, shocks/struck and springs are probably worn out though... __________________ 89 S13 hatch/////98 Subaru 2.5RS

08-05-2005, 01:38 PM	#4
phrozen Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,352 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i just sold my car i had 243k on it orignal and i beat the shit out of it everyday __________________ This box is 400x200: Please do not put your sig pic back if it exceeds this. -Moderation

08-05-2005, 02:16 PM	#6
Var Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 43 Posts: 5,032 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Var Feedback Score: 0 reviews	should be 1500 -1800 at most . I'd pay no more than 1k for it if it was clean.(with that many miles) __________________ Hi

08-05-2005, 06:42 PM	#12
infinitexsound Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: INtraweb Age: 42 Posts: 3,522 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	too high price of a car, for the condition....... paid 3k for my s14 with 170k __________________ S14 TrackSlut coming to a raceway near you... 510 TimeAttack on its way...

08-05-2005, 01:09 PM	#3
NemeGuero No more nissan. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: RAIN, Washington. Age: 40 Posts: 8,132 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: NemeGuero Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Nope, you have about 5,143 miles left on that motor. SEARCH! and you will find many a topic about high mileage KA's.

08-05-2005, 02:03 PM	#5
jonnyr4c Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: California Posts: 28 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	do u think 2500 is too much for a 92 s13 SE with that many miles? the body is in good condition..what are some major things to look out for?

08-05-2005, 03:22 PM	#8
xka24detx Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Age: 35 Posts: 222 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yea that sounds too much... no more than 1300 imo... i only payed 1700 for my 91 with 124k

08-05-2005, 05:03 PM	#9
Al_S14 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chesapeake VA Age: 40 Posts: 405 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i dont like fact that he replaced a head gasket. was it b/c it overheated? leaked oil blah blah blah ? chances are that this is what it was and the way i see it cars dont just overheat ... all problems can be pervented ahead of time . he must not have been paying attention to it like checking fluid levels or jsut inspecting it regulary. this dones not paint a picture of a good owner that takes care of his car. its just speculation, but think about it. ....if he was smarter he'd keep it to himself.

08-09-2005, 12:12 AM	#13
Amish240coupe Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lancaster,PA Age: 43 Posts: 33 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	haha now I feel like shit, I paid 3200 for a 1992 coupe last year. BUt I can't complain, the engine is strong as shit when I bought is at 161,000, now at 193,000 its still runs like a champ, with the exception of a timing belt tensioner rattle, which for some reason I had it fixed at Nissan 10 months ago

08-09-2005, 07:41 PM	#15
infinitexsound Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: INtraweb Age: 42 Posts: 3,522 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	2k for a rebuild............ pass........... 1k is reasonable... even so id rather rebuild it myself... with a $360 rebuild kit... __________________ S14 TrackSlut coming to a raceway near you... 510 TimeAttack on its way...

08-09-2005, 10:46 PM	#16
evanl85 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Va Posts: 182 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	$2k for a rebuilt engine? Hmm, who is ATK? __________________ 1993 Nissan 240SX SE Coupe

08-10-2005, 06:40 AM	#17
Rkesh88 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: long island, NY Posts: 305 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ive got my 240 with about 251,000 miles on it and still runs strong but im hoping to do a sr20det blacktop soon onto it.