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mixxamike · 07-13-2003, 12:02 AM

Hey, as some of you may know (but probably not) i'm trying to buy a zenki s14. I know of one about 400 miles away, and I think it might be a steal, but let me know what you guys think about it.

1996 240sx SE for $5,400
73,xxx miles
Gold (eewwww!)
5 speed
Really $hitty looking aftermarket rims

(I don't know what the previous owner was thinking)
"excelent" running condition/looks (or so he says)
recently replaced clutch plate (is this bad?)
No sun roof

(good for me cause i'm 6'3" and i can say it's just one less option the car has)

The only problem with the car is that it was broken into and the driver's side door controlers (power windows/locks buttons) are gone. other than that...absolutely fine.

The best part about this whole thing is the guy doesn't know it is an SE. I asked him, and he told me it was a base model. But the pictures and the dealer show/tell me about the front and rear spoiler. It has white faced gauges as well which IIRC only comes with SE's.

So...what do you think about the deal. Now this is the price he has posted without any negotiations. I think i can haggle him down a bit with the few "problems" the car has.

Oh, one more thing...is it common to ask the seller to take the car to a mechanic of my choosing in order to get info on the car's condition? I would pay of course.

thanks to all who reply!
sorry for the long post.
Mike

XauthenticX · 07-13-2003, 12:18 AM

I am not so sure cause im on the verge of buying one too but that seems liek a good deal. In my area(chicago) im finding like a 92 with liek 170k miles no it for 3 4 grand and thats one of the cheapest?
Damn where did u find yours ...may b there are more over there
I would buy it if i were you but im not so experienced w/ 240s so wait for someone elses opinion.
Gluck

Andrew Bohan · 07-13-2003, 12:43 AM

get it!!!
that's a super good deal where i live. the best S14's i could find were 95's with over 90k miles and they were going for between 8 and 10k

DaveSev · 07-13-2003, 10:15 AM

Definitely a good deal, you lucky bastard. For that low mileage I'd pay 7 grand.

gsu240 · 07-13-2003, 02:04 PM

thats crazy guys, i'm from the atlanta, GA area and there are 95-96's going for well under 5,000,, at between 80,000-100,000 miles

Bill Roberts · 07-13-2003, 02:11 PM

I am with GSU..5400 is a good deal..I would offer 5K since the door is messed up.

GSU is right..Cars in South Florida and Atlanta go really cheap. Just today, I saw 1999 Mitsubishi eclipse for 3699 (with a thousand dollar trade...so 4700 with 90K miles.

3 weeks ago one dealer had a half price from blue book sale on all cars over 100K miles. This means a 2800 dollar 2000 model Dodge stratus was offered. No joke. Imagine the horror of paying 15K for that thing 3 years ago.

chokudoriS13 · 07-13-2003, 09:53 PM

I thought all S14 SE's had sunroofs... Am I wrong? Oh, and gold cars kick ***

mixxamike · 07-13-2003, 10:02 PM

no, chokudoriS13, the sunroofs on s14's were an option.

now that i look at this car, it may not be an SE, however it has an OEM rear spoiler, base cars did not.

The easiest way to tell would be to just look at the number of lugs, but the wheels that are on it now have a plate covering the lugs...oh well, i guess i'll just have to find out tomorrow.

this car MAY be mine in 5 days!!!

rrroooowwwwaaaaad.

mike

KiDyNomiTe · 07-13-2003, 10:03 PM

I started to like the gold color, unique and isnt that ugly, but not so good on s14s.

Here is someones f/b on 240sxforums.com, good 'ole gold

gsu240 · 07-13-2003, 10:42 PM

my car is base and came with spoiler

mixxamike · 07-13-2003, 10:51 PM

Quote:

my car is base and came with spoiler

that sucks....i really hope this is an SE. If not, how much is the 5 lug swap with brakes?

SiL1480 · 07-13-2003, 11:54 PM

I say dont even worry about the lugs and brakes right now...even as a base model, that is a very cheap price, you better take it while its still there, some guy might offer him a price that he wouldnt want to turn away.

I have to go now, i just saw a car exactly like you described and i have to offer him a price b4 the other guy does.

duderiffic · 07-14-2003, 02:42 AM

I always liked the Gold color on the 95-96 S14s... the Silver moss on my S14a is my favorite 240SX color avialable.

Look for some of the other SE signs... like someone said... the lug count... color keyed mirrors... rear sway bar (I know these were all options in the S14a) I would imagine such is the same for the 95-96 models. Just be happy it's not a 5 speed. I looked for my car for around if not over a year before I finally got it. Good luck man!

El Estumpy · 07-14-2003, 03:03 PM

I think i got pretty lucky, as of friday I just got a:
95 240sx SE
Aspen White
5 lug
5 speed
sunroof
aftermarket Pioneer CD player
custom leather seats (dirty and damaged)
minor left fender damage (W/C doing Kouki Conv.)
94,200 miles
dirves good and strong

For 3,200 here in Texas, loving the car and saving up for KADET powa.
Bottom line look for a good deal, but get one as soon as possible.

This is acctually my second post, and im liking it here,
former Spec V driver and thevforum.com member, hope to add to the community.

07-13-2003, 12:02 AM	#1
mixxamike Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Litchfield, IL Posts: 440 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Your opinion on this car... Hey, as some of you may know (but probably not) i'm trying to buy a zenki s14. I know of one about 400 miles away, and I think it might be a steal, but let me know what you guys think about it. 1996 240sx SE for $5,400 73,xxx miles Gold (eewwww!) 5 speed Really $hitty looking aftermarket rims (I don't know what the previous owner was thinking) "excelent" running condition/looks (or so he says) recently replaced clutch plate (is this bad?) No sun roof (good for me cause i'm 6'3" and i can say it's just one less option the car has) The only problem with the car is that it was broken into and the driver's side door controlers (power windows/locks buttons) are gone. other than that...absolutely fine. The best part about this whole thing is the guy doesn't know it is an SE. I asked him, and he told me it was a base model. But the pictures and the dealer show/tell me about the front and rear spoiler. It has white faced gauges as well which IIRC only comes with SE's. So...what do you think about the deal. Now this is the price he has posted without any negotiations. I think i can haggle him down a bit with the few "problems" the car has. Oh, one more thing...is it common to ask the seller to take the car to a mechanic of my choosing in order to get info on the car's condition? I would pay of course. thanks to all who reply! sorry for the long post. Mike Last edited by mixxamike; 07-13-2003 at 12:05 AM..

07-13-2003, 02:04 PM	#5
gsu240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: GA Age: 43 Posts: 409 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thats crazy guys, i'm from the atlanta, GA area and there are 95-96's going for well under 5,000,, at between 80,000-100,000 miles __________________ A one night stand will last until morning, syphilis will last a lifetime.

07-13-2003, 02:11 PM	#6
Bill Roberts Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: S FL. Posts: 1,538 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I am with GSU..5400 is a good deal..I would offer 5K since the door is messed up. GSU is right..Cars in South Florida and Atlanta go really cheap. Just today, I saw 1999 Mitsubishi eclipse for 3699 (with a thousand dollar trade...so 4700 with 90K miles. 3 weeks ago one dealer had a half price from blue book sale on all cars over 100K miles. This means a 2800 dollar 2000 model Dodge stratus was offered. No joke. Imagine the horror of paying 15K for that thing 3 years ago. Last edited by Bill Roberts; 07-13-2003 at 02:15 PM..

07-13-2003, 09:53 PM	#7
chokudoriS13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 44 Posts: 1,022 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I thought all S14 SE's had sunroofs... Am I wrong? Oh, and gold cars kick *** __________________ S13/86/Miatas/DR30/MX83/E36 M3/S60R/E30 M3 -gone! Now: Porsche 993/MK7 GTI

07-13-2003, 10:03 PM	#9
KiDyNomiTe Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Chicago Age: 38 Posts: 6,296 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: KiDyNomiTe Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I started to like the gold color, unique and isnt that ugly, but not so good on s14s. Here is someones f/b on 240sxforums.com, good 'ole gold __________________ PROCEED Grip Gambler

07-13-2003, 12:18 AM	#2
XauthenticX Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: chicago Posts: 20 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I am not so sure cause im on the verge of buying one too but that seems liek a good deal. In my area(chicago) im finding like a 92 with liek 170k miles no it for 3 4 grand and thats one of the cheapest? Damn where did u find yours ...may b there are more over there I would buy it if i were you but im not so experienced w/ 240s so wait for someone elses opinion. Gluck

07-13-2003, 12:43 AM	#3
Andrew Bohan Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,331 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	get it!!! that's a super good deal where i live. the best S14's i could find were 95's with over 90k miles and they were going for between 8 and 10k

07-13-2003, 10:15 AM	#4
DaveSev Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ohio Age: 36 Posts: 130 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Definitely a good deal, you lucky bastard. For that low mileage I'd pay 7 grand.

07-13-2003, 10:02 PM	#8
mixxamike Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Litchfield, IL Posts: 440 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	no, chokudoriS13, the sunroofs on s14's were an option. now that i look at this car, it may not be an SE, however it has an OEM rear spoiler, base cars did not. The easiest way to tell would be to just look at the number of lugs, but the wheels that are on it now have a plate covering the lugs...oh well, i guess i'll just have to find out tomorrow. this car MAY be mine in 5 days!!! rrroooowwwwaaaaad. mike

07-13-2003, 10:42 PM	#10
gsu240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: GA Age: 43 Posts: 409 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	my car is base and came with spoiler __________________ A one night stand will last until morning, syphilis will last a lifetime.

07-13-2003, 11:54 PM	#12
SiL1480 Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Vallejo Posts: 193 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I say dont even worry about the lugs and brakes right now...even as a base model, that is a very cheap price, you better take it while its still there, some guy might offer him a price that he wouldnt want to turn away. I have to go now, i just saw a car exactly like you described and i have to offer him a price b4 the other guy does. __________________ Use it and Abuse it please http://www.zilvia.net/f/search.php?s=

07-14-2003, 02:42 AM	#13
duderiffic Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bay Area (Sunnyvale) Age: 43 Posts: 464 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I always liked the Gold color on the 95-96 S14s... the Silver moss on my S14a is my favorite 240SX color avialable. Look for some of the other SE signs... like someone said... the lug count... color keyed mirrors... rear sway bar (I know these were all options in the S14a) I would imagine such is the same for the 95-96 models. Just be happy it's not a 5 speed. I looked for my car for around if not over a year before I finally got it. Good luck man! __________________ 1998 240SX SE 5-Speed

07-14-2003, 03:03 PM	#14
El Estumpy Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Garland Age: 42 Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think i got pretty lucky, as of friday I just got a: 95 240sx SE Aspen White 5 lug 5 speed sunroof aftermarket Pioneer CD player custom leather seats (dirty and damaged) minor left fender damage (W/C doing Kouki Conv.) 94,200 miles dirves good and strong For 3,200 here in Texas, loving the car and saving up for KADET powa. Bottom line look for a good deal, but get one as soon as possible. This is acctually my second post, and im liking it here, former Spec V driver and thevforum.com member, hope to add to the community. __________________ 95 Aspen White 240SX SE (stock) Dj by Night... Mad Scientist by Day

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