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Fubar66 · 05-31-2009, 07:46 PM

There is a 91 240sx with 77 thousand miles, hud, power everything, everything seems good except for warped rotors, it runs good and shifts smooth. The guy is firm at 2900. Is there anything i should know or do before i finalize the deal?

Taniguchi_Is_#1 · 05-31-2009, 08:13 PM

tell him to take off $500 for the frayed seatbelt.

91tofordee · 05-31-2009, 08:17 PM

say 25 cash. then he will be like hey, that's 2500 dollars cash. and he will take it.

tac 1 · 05-31-2009, 08:22 PM

salvaged or clean title

lflkajfj12123 · 05-31-2009, 08:31 PM

you should know that you're paying too much

2500 sounds better

kalypso123 · 05-31-2009, 08:57 PM

drift tax is retarded i swear... 2500 for a 91

If you dont "need" this can throw out 1800, and get your swagger on.
a low mileage KA is not worth the extra cost.

drift freaq · 05-31-2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kalypso123

drift tax is retarded i swear... 2500 for a 91

If you dont "need" this can throw out 1800, and get your swagger on.
a low mileage KA is not worth the extra cost.

Says the noob with low post count who lives in GA where no one gives a shit about the cars. LOL

Man, its like the car is in California, where they are pretty damn popular. $2500 for a 91 as clean as above with 77k is a good deal, even $2900 is not bad considering how clean it is and the mileage.

$1800 would be a steal and offering the guy $1800 when its got a posted price of $2900 is a fucking lowball. Especially when he is firm at $2900

You are a typical lowballing idiot.

That car could go for $3500 in Los Angeles and it has nothing to do with a drift tax. If you think it does you're fan boy noob as well.

Kouki_Love · 05-31-2009, 09:59 PM

lol, dang!!!! harsh but true!!! ^^^

coww-cho!!!!! · 05-31-2009, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by s0apgun

you should know that you're paying too much

2500 sounds better

what he said .....

jamg · 05-31-2009, 10:44 PM

consider it's in cali, $2500 is probably a good price. and it looks decent. make sure ALL ELECTRICAL systems work on the car.

both of my 240's had shitty wiring. someone tired to install a stereo system, then my brake lights wouldn't turn off, only one would come on when i press the brake, my HUD would work randomly, and my head lights won't turn on.

so make sure the wiring isn't fucked up.

meteorite_flo · 05-31-2009, 10:50 PM

2900 is not that bad. I paid 2700 for my 1991 240sx LE with 120xxx miles on the KA, but the body was mint.

tincan · 05-31-2009, 10:58 PM

Look for rust on the frame rails right under the firewall.

mazersx · 05-31-2009, 11:15 PM

Looks pretty good $2500 will be a good dealer consider the perfect body and low mileages and no leaks.
YOu can probably find some cheaper one on craigslist or something but it won't be as clean as this one i can tell you that.. You pay for what you get.

ryguy · 05-31-2009, 11:17 PM

I would pay 2900 in a heartbeat for that, if the frame rails and floorboards are rust free. That thing looks really clean, a new door panel isnt that much money. Not to mention, that thing looks completely unadulterated.

s142jzkillav10 · 05-31-2009, 11:23 PM

Check all the Fluids and ask them or him if they have any maintence records. GL with the purchase

05-31-2009, 11:26 PM

i would agree with dave if the car was cleaner, though i dont think it really looks like its worth that money. the car overall has some signs of wear for its mileage. the engine bay hasnt been cleaned in fuckin AGES, that brake booster looks like shit

i dont care about the low mileage, the car looks like its worth 1500-2000 tops

dat411kid · 05-31-2009, 11:38 PM

Is it worth it if your looking for a cheap car?
NO

Is it worth it if you looking for a clean 240?
YES

Once everything checks out, I say go for it....These cars clean with no body damage...Are getting hard to find...
$2,500 would make the deal sweeter though..

***CrimsonRockett*** · 06-01-2009, 12:10 AM

$2,500 seems like a more reasonable deal.

Regarding the engine bay, my 40,000 S13 came the same way.

Dusty as FUCK.

My other 60,000 S13 came the same way.

All it needs is a good wash/detail to look great again.

I mean, think about it. The car is close to pushing 20 years pretty soon.

Of course things on the car are going to be dirty.

Before:

After:

Try to bring him down to $2,500. If not, just eat the cost and buy it at his asking price.

It's a definite plus that it's an SE with all the options and it's 5-speed.

Really can't beat that.

Just don't try to buy that car and flip it for double on craigslist.

Saw it yesterday with the guy that just recently bought a 40,000 S13 from Nissan trying to flip it for $5,000.

Gave me a good laugh.

5t341tH · 06-01-2009, 12:31 AM

2500 or pretend to walk away.

drift freaq · 06-01-2009, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by CrimsonRockett

Just don't try to buy that car and flip it for double on craigslist.

Saw it yesterday with the guy that just recently bought a 40,000 S13 from Nissan trying to flip it for $5,000.

Gave me a good laugh.

I can speak up about that Johnny. I personally know the guy with the 40,000 mile car. I can't fault him for tossing it on craigslist for 5k If someone is crazy enough to give him that money? Why not. On the other hand he has readily said he would not get rid of it unless someone pays that much.

Which pretty much means he wants to keep it but for 5k shit who would not be tempted to let it go. I don't honestly think anyone is going to pay that.

Plus he already has put Nismo S tune suspension in it and is Planning on putting some nice wheels on it.

jamg · 06-01-2009, 12:41 AM

make sure there isn't something wrong with the odometer either...

the wiring to it may have been cut or something. mine stopped at 56k.

lightspeed88 · 06-01-2009, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by drift freaq

Says the noob with low post count who lives in GA where no one gives a shit about the cars. LOL

Man, its like the car is in California, where they are pretty damn popular. $2500 for a 91 as clean as above with 77k is a good deal, even $2900 is not bad considering how clean it is and the mileage.

$1800 would be a steal and offering the guy $1800 when its got a posted price of $2900 is a fucking lowball. Especially when he is firm at $2900

You are a typical lowballing idiot.

That car could go for $3500 in Los Angeles and it has nothing to do with a drift tax. If you think it does you're fan boy noob as well.

HIGH FIVE!

soreballz · 06-01-2009, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by tincan

Look for rust on the frame rails right under the firewall.

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Originally Posted by ryguy

I would pay 2900 in a heartbeat for that, if the frame rails and floorboards are rust free.

Its a Cali car. Theres a 99.999% chance that framerail and floorboard rust isn't an issue. ahahaha

It looks reeeeal clean. So what if the engine bay is DUSTY and the brake master cylinder leaked at one point in time. Big fucking deal. Little shit like that doesn't matter.

DreamN · 06-01-2009, 12:58 AM

I would definitely consider buying that car if I wanted a stick shift for a daily. Good find. I say go for it.

Serebros · 06-01-2009, 01:00 AM

u guys are cheap fucks. 2900 for an extremely clean 240...

s13newb · 06-01-2009, 01:05 AM

o0o0o0 o!!!!!!!! ^^^^ dat guy just gave a good hint !
but yea i got mine 90 hb cherry!!!! everything perfect just one lil ding rite under the door handle but he wanted 2,500 i droped it to 1,800 ^_^ man wonder wat his wife ended up saying lol !!!

NISMO_tuner · 06-01-2009, 01:25 AM

I say it's a fair deal.
A clean 240 like that is hard to find.
If the HUD still works, power steering has no leaks, and it has a working A/C then I'd say go for it.

kalypso123 · 06-01-2009, 02:27 AM

i dont know... 3000 seems like a lot.

what are you planning to do with the car?

kalypso123 · 06-01-2009, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drift freaq

That car could go for $3500 in Los Angeles and it has nothing to do with a drift tax. If you think it does you're fan boy noob as well.

am I...

Quote:

Originally Posted by s13newb

but yea i got mine 90 hb cherry!!!! everything perfect just one lil ding rite under the door handle but he wanted 2,500 i droped it to 1,800 ^_^ man wonder wat his wife ended up saying lol !!!

1800...

DreamN · 06-01-2009, 02:33 AM

^ he hasn't posted pictures nor mileage info on the car he bought. not to mention it's a single cam. dual cam has more value obviously. so your point is moot.

05-31-2009, 11:17 PM	#14
ryguy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago Suburbs Age: 36 Posts: 1,544 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I would pay 2900 in a heartbeat for that, if the frame rails and floorboards are rust free. That thing looks really clean, a new door panel isnt that much money. Not to mention, that thing looks completely unadulterated. __________________

05-31-2009, 11:38 PM	#17
dat411kid Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: NY Age: 38 Posts: 661 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Is it worth it if your looking for a cheap car? NO Is it worth it if you looking for a clean 240? YES Once everything checks out, I say go for it....These cars clean with no body damage...Are getting hard to find... $2,500 would make the deal sweeter though.. __________________ http://www.leg1t.com

06-01-2009, 12:31 AM	#19
5t341tH Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: socal (Huntington Beach) Age: 36 Posts: 2,787 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	2500 or pretend to walk away. __________________ lexus baby

06-01-2009, 12:58 AM	#24
DreamN Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal - 818 Age: 40 Posts: 10,692 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: DreamN Feedback Score: 54 reviews	I would definitely consider buying that car if I wanted a stick shift for a daily. Good find. I say go for it. __________________ - Jimmy Wanted: TBD For Sale: TBD

06-01-2009, 01:00 AM	#25
Serebros Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lake Worth/Boynton Beach, FL Posts: 208 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	u guys are cheap fucks. 2900 for an extremely clean 240... __________________ Horsepower Sells Cars, Torque Wins Races - Carrol Shelby

05-31-2009, 07:46 PM	#1
Fubar66 Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cen Cal Age: 33 Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Buying an s13 tommorrow, what do i need to know? There is a 91 240sx with 77 thousand miles, hud, power everything, everything seems good except for warped rotors, it runs good and shifts smooth. The guy is firm at 2900. Is there anything i should know or do before i finalize the deal?

05-31-2009, 08:13 PM	#2
Taniguchi_Is_#1 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Arkansas Prefecture Posts: 3,141 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	tell him to take off $500 for the frayed seatbelt.

05-31-2009, 08:17 PM	#3
91tofordee Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Blairsville, PA Posts: 109 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	say 25 cash. then he will be like hey, that's 2500 dollars cash. and he will take it.

05-31-2009, 08:22 PM	#4
tac 1 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: los angeles Posts: 321 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	salvaged or clean title

05-31-2009, 08:31 PM	#5
lflkajfj12123 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 　　　　　　　　 Posts: 8,483 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	you should know that you're paying too much 2500 sounds better

05-31-2009, 08:57 PM	#6
kalypso123 (ノಠ益ಠ)ノ彡 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,853 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	drift tax is retarded i swear... 2500 for a 91 If you dont "need" this can throw out 1800, and get your swagger on. a low mileage KA is not worth the extra cost.

05-31-2009, 09:59 PM	#8
Kouki_Love Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Near da beach boiiiii... Age: 36 Posts: 1,209 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	lol, dang!!!! harsh but true!!! ^^^

05-31-2009, 10:44 PM	#10
jamg Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2009 Location: GA Posts: 2,106 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	consider it's in cali, $2500 is probably a good price. and it looks decent. make sure ALL ELECTRICAL systems work on the car. both of my 240's had shitty wiring. someone tired to install a stereo system, then my brake lights wouldn't turn off, only one would come on when i press the brake, my HUD would work randomly, and my head lights won't turn on. so make sure the wiring isn't fucked up.

05-31-2009, 10:50 PM	#11
meteorite_flo Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: bay area Age: 41 Posts: 696 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	2900 is not that bad. I paid 2700 for my 1991 240sx LE with 120xxx miles on the KA, but the body was mint.

05-31-2009, 10:58 PM	#12
tincan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: pa Posts: 12 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Look for rust on the frame rails right under the firewall.

05-31-2009, 11:15 PM	#13
mazersx Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCAL 818/626/714 Posts: 1,904 Trader Rating: (32) Feedback Score: 32 reviews	Looks pretty good $2500 will be a good dealer consider the perfect body and low mileages and no leaks. YOu can probably find some cheaper one on craigslist or something but it won't be as clean as this one i can tell you that.. You pay for what you get.

05-31-2009, 11:23 PM	#15
s142jzkillav10 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kill Devil Hills, NC aka OBX Posts: 309 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Check all the Fluids and ask them or him if they have any maintence records. GL with the purchase

05-31-2009, 11:26 PM	#16
ixfxi Guest Posts: n/a	i would agree with dave if the car was cleaner, though i dont think it really looks like its worth that money. the car overall has some signs of wear for its mileage. the engine bay hasnt been cleaned in fuckin AGES, that brake booster looks like shit i dont care about the low mileage, the car looks like its worth 1500-2000 tops

06-01-2009, 12:41 AM	#21
jamg Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2009 Location: GA Posts: 2,106 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	make sure there isn't something wrong with the odometer either... the wiring to it may have been cut or something. mine stopped at 56k.

06-01-2009, 01:05 AM	#26
s13newb Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: posted Age: 36 Posts: 287 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	o0o0o0 o!!!!!!!! ^^^^ dat guy just gave a good hint ! but yea i got mine 90 hb cherry!!!! everything perfect just one lil ding rite under the door handle but he wanted 2,500 i droped it to 1,800 ^_^ man wonder wat his wife ended up saying lol !!!

06-01-2009, 01:25 AM	#27
NISMO_tuner Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SoCal 818/562/714 Posts: 2,193 Trader Rating: (64) Feedback Score: 64 reviews	I say it's a fair deal. A clean 240 like that is hard to find. If the HUD still works, power steering has no leaks, and it has a working A/C then I'd say go for it. __________________ Check my for sale thread for S13 parts

06-01-2009, 02:27 AM	#28
kalypso123 (ノಠ益ಠ)ノ彡 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,853 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	i dont know... 3000 seems like a lot. what are you planning to do with the car?

06-01-2009, 02:33 AM	#30
DreamN Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal - 818 Age: 40 Posts: 10,692 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: DreamN Feedback Score: 54 reviews	^ he hasn't posted pictures nor mileage info on the car he bought. not to mention it's a single cam. dual cam has more value obviously. so your point is moot. __________________ - Jimmy Wanted: TBD For Sale: TBD