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syndicateone · 04-10-2002, 05:36 AM

ok its getting time to find a 95+ 240 to buy but im noticing alot have 100k+ miles mor elike 120 - 140k well teh ones that are in my budget range . so on avergage how long will the engine be good for before a rebuild or swap is in order?

S13Grl · 04-10-2002, 10:01 AM

150K is the highest I'd go.

*LanceS13* · 04-10-2002, 11:23 AM

My '92 is sittin' on 161K...many of the last 30K are hard driving, auto'x'ing, and lapping days...and it's still running pretty good.  It all depends on how well cared for the car is.  But like Irena said, for the simple peace of mind, I wouldn't go over 150K depending on price.

Goodbar6 · 04-10-2002, 07:42 PM

im at 152,000 on my SOHC KA24E right now....it is dying on me lately. Lost lots of power, and just doest run well. I would look for around 120,000. Should be ok for a while!
Tyler

Roly · 04-10-2002, 08:17 PM

I just bought a 95 with 123k miles. I picked it up for $3500, I did some basic TLC to it... cap, rotor, wires, fuel filter, plugs, belts, and valve cover gasket. And also noticed that the water pump was leaking. So I had that replaced with a new t-stat.  The engine bay looks like it just came out of the assembly line. I got lucky on the buy, but before I decide to do any major hp upgrades, I'll rebuild the engine.

syndicateone · 04-10-2002, 09:04 PM

thats pretty much the route im heading i have about 4000 4500 to buy im looking for a 95 at least and then i have money set aside for the wires cap rotor ect anytign that really needs to be done

andrave · 04-11-2002, 12:14 PM

i just bought a rough 89 for 1000 with 145k miles on it, but it runs pretty well and its mechanically pretty sound.
it also helps that i plan to have an sr20det or ca18det in by the year's end.

04-10-2002, 11:23 AM	#3
LanceS13 AutoX Junkie Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: MS Age: 43 Posts: 2,044 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My '92 is sittin' on 161K...many of the last 30K are hard driving, auto'x'ing, and lapping days...and it's still running pretty good.  It all depends on how well cared for the car is.  But like Irena said, for the simple peace of mind, I wouldn't go over 150K depending on price. __________________ 1992 240SX Fastback #47 DSP MS SCCA RX-7 ITS Project FOR SALE

04-10-2002, 07:42 PM	#4
Goodbar6 Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 148 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	im at 152,000 on my SOHC KA24E right now....it is dying on me lately. Lost lots of power, and just doest run well. I would look for around 120,000. Should be ok for a while! Tyler __________________ ___ 1990 Nissan Maxima (Daily Driver) 1989 Nissan 240SX (sold...kicking myself in the butt for it) Soon Another S13 for me to play with :-) --Tyler Loewens

04-10-2002, 08:17 PM	#5
Roly Nuclear Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miami Posts: 360 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just bought a 95 with 123k miles. I picked it up for $3500, I did some basic TLC to it... cap, rotor, wires, fuel filter, plugs, belts, and valve cover gasket. And also noticed that the water pump was leaking. So I had that replaced with a new t-stat.  The engine bay looks like it just came out of the assembly line. I got lucky on the buy, but before I decide to do any major hp upgrades, I'll rebuild the engine. __________________ RACECAR spelled backwards still spells RACECAR

04-10-2002, 05:36 AM	#1
syndicateone Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 84 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ok its getting time to find a 95+ 240 to buy but im noticing alot have 100k+ miles mor elike 120 - 140k well teh ones that are in my budget range . so on avergage how long will the engine be good for before a rebuild or swap is in order?

04-10-2002, 10:01 AM	#2
S13Grl Married to the Mob Join Date: Dec 2000 Age: 44 Posts: 3,670 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	150K is the highest I'd go.

04-10-2002, 09:04 PM	#6
syndicateone Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 84 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thats pretty much the route im heading i have about 4000 4500 to buy im looking for a 95 at least and then i have money set aside for the wires cap rotor ect anytign that really needs to be done

04-11-2002, 12:14 PM	#7
andrave BANNED Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Burton WV Posts: 2,350 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i just bought a rough 89 for 1000 with 145k miles on it, but it runs pretty well and its mechanically pretty sound. it also helps that i plan to have an sr20det or ca18det in by the year's end.