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PossibleOwner · 03-29-2002, 12:19 PM

Hey guys -

Looking at buying a second car and one of the cars I am interested in is a local 240SX.  Has 132k miles.  4cyl auto.  Trying to figure out what to look for in these cars, any problem spots, etc.  I am pretty car literate but don't know jack about 240s.  Looking for a reliable commuter thats fun.

Any help?  Not looking to mod the car...$ right now is going towards my other and currently only car.

TIA!
Brad Ahrens
Dallas, TX

S13Grl · 03-29-2002, 06:44 PM

Look for timing chain rattle, a known problem in our cars.

That's really the only thing I can think of. It's an auto, so no master & slave cyllinder leakage problems...

Don't know what else to tell you.

Good luck!

03-29-2002, 12:19 PM	#1
PossibleOwner Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey guys - Looking at buying a second car and one of the cars I am interested in is a local 240SX.  Has 132k miles.  4cyl auto.  Trying to figure out what to look for in these cars, any problem spots, etc.  I am pretty car literate but don't know jack about 240s.  Looking for a reliable commuter thats fun. Any help?  Not looking to mod the car...$ right now is going towards my other and currently only car. TIA! Brad Ahrens Dallas, TX

03-29-2002, 06:44 PM	#2
S13Grl Married to the Mob Join Date: Dec 2000 Age: 44 Posts: 3,670 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Look for timing chain rattle, a known problem in our cars. That's really the only thing I can think of. It's an auto, so no master & slave cyllinder leakage problems... Don't know what else to tell you. Good luck!