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nc~lude · 12-03-2002, 10:22 AM

I found a 1997 240SX LE at a dealer within a reasonable distance(150 miles).  I've been searching for a 5spd SE with no luck and this 5spd LE popped up.  It's got 87,000 miles on it and it's metallic gray(my favorite)...asking $8,000 but will probably do $7,000 cash(which I have).  I want some opinions on if I should keep looking or if I should go for it, if it looks good when I see it tomorrow.  I'm not sure if it has abs...am I loosing out by not having that and lsd and no 5 lug wheels?  And the VIN is
JN1AS44D9VW103749  if anyone would be so kind as to CARFAX it.  Thanks in advance, John

CoasTek240 · 12-03-2002, 10:26 AM

sounds good.. but check it out throughly

burgy240 · 12-03-2002, 10:53 AM

If it is in good shape then only you can decide if you want it or not.  As for the lsd, abs and 5 lug....well the Lsd can be swapped from an infiniti j30(350 averag $ for parts)  and the 5 lug swap has become very popular lately.  If you don't want to take on these endevers then you may want to try and hold out for an SE model but even then not all SE's came with LSD and ABS!! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'>

AKADriver · 12-03-2002, 11:10 AM

The '97-'98 LE has the SE's suspension and 5 lug 16" wheels.  If it doesn't, it's a base model, or Canadian, or something.

$8000 for that car is rediculously cheap anyway, especially if it is an LE, which would have leather and a sunroof, standard.

SimpleS14 · 12-03-2002, 11:11 AM

If the car is a LE....shouldn't it come with 5 lug?   <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/eh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':eh:'>

I forgot where the ABS sensor are located, but there should be a black box somewhere close to firewall on the passenger side.  But you can always have one thing and not the other.  My SE has LSD but no ABS.....someone else I know has ABS but no LSD.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/huh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':huh:'>

Yoshi · 12-03-2002, 12:26 PM

Sounds like a dealer trade in. Not much history listed.... don't read too much into a carfax report tho, a friend of mine has been in 3 accidents and none of them listed on carfax when I checked out his car... he reported all 3 and insurance paid for the repairs... no show on carfax. With that in mind, here u go:

The CARFAX database contains a total of 2 vehicle history records on this 1997 NISSAN 240SX/LE/SE (JN1AS44D9VW103749):

                           
DATE
REPORTED     ODOMETER
READING     INFORMATION
SOURCE     GENERAL
COMMENTS
03/27/1998             North Carolina
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Graham, NC
    Registered as
private vehicle

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

03/06/2002             North Carolina
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Graham, NC
Title #776758020652008
    Registration issued
Ownership transfer reported

Problems Checked: Results:
Accident    Checked - No Accident Record Found
Salvage Auction    Checked - No Salvage Auction Record Found
Failed Emissions Inspection    Checked - No Failed Emissions Record Found
Fire Damage    Checked - No Fire Damage Record Found
Crash Test Vehicle    Checked - No Crash Test Vehicle Record Found
Grey Market Vehicle    Checked - No Grey Market Vehicle Record Found

Problem Titles Checked: Results:
Salvage/Junk    Checked - No Salvage/Junk Title Found
Rebuilt/Reconstructed    Checked - No Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title Found
Flood Damage    Checked - No Flood Damage Title Found
Damage Disclosure    Checked - No Damage Disclosure Found
Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON)    Checked - No Manufacturer Buyback Found
Exceeds Mechanical Limits (EML)    Checked - No EML Found
Not Actual Mileage (NAM)    Checked - No NAM Found

nc~lude · 12-03-2002, 12:42 PM

thanks everybody for the help and the carfax...
i thought the LE's were 4 lug(are the 95-96 LE's 4 lug?, maybe that's my confusion)

SimpleS14 · 12-03-2002, 01:00 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (nc~lude @ Dec. 02 2002,2:42)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">thanks everybody for the help and the carfax...
i thought the LE's were 4 lug(are the 95-96 LE's 4 lug?, maybe that's my confusion)</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
There was never a "LE" model for the 95-96.  Only the "base" model or "coupe" came in 4 lug for the 95-96/97-98.

HippoSleek · 12-03-2002, 02:18 PM

1)  sounds like a deal to me
2)  as was said, LE is SE+ leather, etc. (check the faq for a link to the differences)
3)  looks like no LSD on that car according to the old VIN method 240sx.org link

MorganS13 · 12-03-2002, 02:38 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (HippoSleek @ Dec. 02 2002,4:18)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">3) looks like no LSD on that car according to the old VIN method 240sx.org link</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
it says to check the model # not the VIN #  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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S13drifter · 12-03-2002, 03:41 PM

Sounds like a sweet deal, like everyone said, check it out in depth. I'd go for it!!! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'>

nc~lude · 12-03-2002, 04:21 PM

OK...I found out that it is a BASE model.  For $7,000, I'll have enough left to add shocks and lowering springs right away.  And by the time I have the money for the rims I want, I'll just do a 5 lug swap.  So do you guys think I should still go for it if its in great shape even though it's a base???  Besides lsd and 5 lugs, am I missing out on anything important???  Thanks, John   ....it's so hard to find a 5spd, so I don't know if I should get it or keep bumin' rides.

AKADriver · 12-03-2002, 04:36 PM

The base could have the ABS+LSD option still.  They always came together on S14s, no question.  S13s could have ABS by itself...

I say go for it.  Sway bars should be your first suspension upgrade, because THAT'S what the 4-lug S14 really lacks - the 5-lug S14 has a rear bar while the 4-lug does not.  The 4-lug's front bar is also smaller.

nc~lude · 12-03-2002, 08:30 PM

Well I have $8,900 cash to work with and if I can get it for $7,000, that leaves $1,900 to start on the suspension.

12-03-2002, 10:53 AM	#3
burgy240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Tampa Age: 49 Posts: 2,151 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	If it is in good shape then only you can decide if you want it or not.  As for the lsd, abs and 5 lug....well the Lsd can be swapped from an infiniti j30(350 averag $ for parts)  and the 5 lug swap has become very popular lately.  If you don't want to take on these endevers then you may want to try and hold out for an SE model but even then not all SE's came with LSD and ABS!! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'> __________________

12-03-2002, 11:11 AM	#5
SimpleS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philly Age: 42 Posts: 9,185 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: SimpleS14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If the car is a LE....shouldn't it come with 5 lug?   <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/eh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':eh:'> I forgot where the ABS sensor are located, but there should be a black box somewhere close to firewall on the passenger side.  But you can always have one thing and not the other.  My SE has LSD but no ABS.....someone else I know has ABS but no LSD.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/huh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':huh:'> __________________ *Goals are dreams with a deadline.* L.H.O.O.Q.

12-03-2002, 12:26 PM	#6
Yoshi Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Washington Age: 48 Posts: 3,003 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: Yoshi Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Sounds like a dealer trade in. Not much history listed.... don't read too much into a carfax report tho, a friend of mine has been in 3 accidents and none of them listed on carfax when I checked out his car... he reported all 3 and insurance paid for the repairs... no show on carfax. With that in mind, here u go: The CARFAX database contains a total of 2 vehicle history records on this 1997 NISSAN 240SX/LE/SE (JN1AS44D9VW103749):                             DATE REPORTED     ODOMETER READING     INFORMATION SOURCE     GENERAL COMMENTS 03/27/1998             North Carolina Motor Vehicle Dept. Graham, NC     Registered as private vehicle -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 03/06/2002             North Carolina Motor Vehicle Dept. Graham, NC Title #776758020652008     Registration issued Ownership transfer reported Problems Checked: Results: Accident    Checked - No Accident Record Found Salvage Auction    Checked - No Salvage Auction Record Found Failed Emissions Inspection    Checked - No Failed Emissions Record Found Fire Damage    Checked - No Fire Damage Record Found Crash Test Vehicle    Checked - No Crash Test Vehicle Record Found Grey Market Vehicle    Checked - No Grey Market Vehicle Record Found Problem Titles Checked: Results: Salvage/Junk    Checked - No Salvage/Junk Title Found Rebuilt/Reconstructed    Checked - No Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title Found Flood Damage    Checked - No Flood Damage Title Found Damage Disclosure    Checked - No Damage Disclosure Found Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON)    Checked - No Manufacturer Buyback Found Exceeds Mechanical Limits (EML)    Checked - No EML Found Not Actual Mileage (NAM)    Checked - No NAM Found __________________ www.360realms.com/S13-S15

12-03-2002, 01:00 PM	#8
SimpleS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philly Age: 42 Posts: 9,185 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: SimpleS14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (nc~lude @ Dec. 02 2002,2:42)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">thanks everybody for the help and the carfax... i thought the LE's were 4 lug(are the 95-96 LE's 4 lug?, maybe that's my confusion)</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> There was never a "LE" model for the 95-96.  Only the "base" model or "coupe" came in 4 lug for the 95-96/97-98. __________________ *Goals are dreams with a deadline.* L.H.O.O.Q.

12-03-2002, 02:38 PM	#10
MorganS13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Midwest Posts: 707 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (HippoSleek @ Dec. 02 2002,4:18)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">3) looks like no LSD on that car according to the old VIN method 240sx.org link</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> it says to check the model # not the VIN #  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>

12-03-2002, 10:22 AM	#1
nc~lude Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 39 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I found a 1997 240SX LE at a dealer within a reasonable distance(150 miles).  I've been searching for a 5spd SE with no luck and this 5spd LE popped up.  It's got 87,000 miles on it and it's metallic gray(my favorite)...asking $8,000 but will probably do $7,000 cash(which I have).  I want some opinions on if I should keep looking or if I should go for it, if it looks good when I see it tomorrow.  I'm not sure if it has abs...am I loosing out by not having that and lsd and no 5 lug wheels?  And the VIN is JN1AS44D9VW103749  if anyone would be so kind as to CARFAX it.  Thanks in advance, John

12-03-2002, 10:26 AM	#2
CoasTek240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: VA Age: 40 Posts: 3,034 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	sounds good.. but check it out throughly

12-03-2002, 11:10 AM	#4
AKADriver Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Age: 43 Posts: 3,517 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	The '97-'98 LE has the SE's suspension and 5 lug 16" wheels.  If it doesn't, it's a base model, or Canadian, or something. $8000 for that car is rediculously cheap anyway, especially if it is an LE, which would have leather and a sunroof, standard.

12-03-2002, 12:42 PM	#7
nc~lude Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 39 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks everybody for the help and the carfax... i thought the LE's were 4 lug(are the 95-96 LE's 4 lug?, maybe that's my confusion)

12-03-2002, 02:18 PM	#9
HippoSleek Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: elsewhere Posts: 2,081 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	1)  sounds like a deal to me 2)  as was said, LE is SE+ leather, etc. (check the faq for a link to the differences) 3)  looks like no LSD on that car according to the old VIN method 240sx.org link

12-03-2002, 03:41 PM	#11
S13drifter Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 12 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sounds like a sweet deal, like everyone said, check it out in depth. I'd go for it!!! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'>

12-03-2002, 04:21 PM	#12
nc~lude Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 39 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	OK...I found out that it is a BASE model.  For $7,000, I'll have enough left to add shocks and lowering springs right away.  And by the time I have the money for the rims I want, I'll just do a 5 lug swap.  So do you guys think I should still go for it if its in great shape even though it's a base???  Besides lsd and 5 lugs, am I missing out on anything important???  Thanks, John   ....it's so hard to find a 5spd, so I don't know if I should get it or keep bumin' rides.

12-03-2002, 04:36 PM	#13
AKADriver Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Age: 43 Posts: 3,517 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	The base could have the ABS+LSD option still.  They always came together on S14s, no question.  S13s could have ABS by itself... I say go for it.  Sway bars should be your first suspension upgrade, because THAT'S what the 4-lug S14 really lacks - the 5-lug S14 has a rear bar while the 4-lug does not.  The 4-lug's front bar is also smaller.

12-03-2002, 08:30 PM	#14
nc~lude Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 39 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well I have $8,900 cash to work with and if I can get it for $7,000, that leaves $1,900 to start on the suspension.