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mrfly · 02-12-2002, 10:41 PM

Yeah, I really wasn't planning on getting another car anytime soon. I am in college and don't really have the money, or even the time to spend on a different car. Of course I wasn't planning on my friend running into my car. I had actually been putting money into my '91 Sentra. Making it look nice and handle even better. I was pretty proud of it, and loved the litte car. Then I stayed at my friends house, and the next morning he comes inside and tells me, "I'm sorry man, but you need to look at your car." Right then, I knew I would be mad. He hit my car backing up. Starting with the front 1/4 panel, he didn't stop but kept driving, all down to the back of the car. The damage was over $2.2k, totally the car. This sucked and I was pissed. We bought the Sentra from the insurance, and I sold it to my mom so she could have her own car. I figured I would get a Prelude like I had always dreamed of getting. I found one I liked, but I decided to take a look at this 240 i found in the paper anyway. Oh, the second I saw that car, I wanted it. Both the Prelude and the 240 have 140hp, but the torque of the 240 is orgasmic compared to the Prelude. I bought it, my parents were upset, and I am the happiest I have ever been.

Bomix · 02-12-2002, 10:47 PM

Cool, I'm sure most of us have the same similar stories about our 240's.. we just loved the torque, and the sleek design was something we loved.  Neat car, did the rims come with your car?  have fun posting.

bing · 02-12-2002, 10:50 PM

hehe, that reminds me i backed into a friends car parked in my drive way.. we're not friends anymore because i asked him to move and he didnt, i paid for the repain on the hood and his dad got all mad at the body man becasue he wouldnt repaint over the scrathes, well the body man is a good friend of mine, did the whole shot for $300 canadian and when the dad said i should pay for it, my buddy says, "he shouldnt ahve to pay for shit becasue he didnt put the goodamn stone chips there in the first place" he proceeded to swear at the dad and now he's my body man for life...

DJ Machine · 02-12-2002, 11:16 PM

Im still wondering about what my next car will be.

Either
97 on Prelude (least likely
97-98 240SX
93-97 Supra

Definately a supra, unless getting one somehow becomes insanely unrealistic/expensive

twofortysx · 02-12-2002, 11:35 PM

Good call, I'd love to have a Supra. I'd really like a targa TT...

(tim allen) arrggghh arrgghhhh argggghhhh (/tim allen)

(Edited by twofortysx at 10:54 pm on Feb. 12, 2002)

mrfly · 02-12-2002, 11:59 PM

Bomix;   yeah, I have TSW 15's fitted with Toyo Proxies that came with the 240 when I bought it. They look good, but I will probably upgrade to 16's or 17's (no bigger than that) in the near future.

Bing; I didn't have to move my car for my friend. He is just a horrible driver. All he had to do was back straight down the road, instead he turned and ran his car down mine. I don't know, all my other friends say he was probably mad at me or drunk. But in reality it is just that he is stupid.

DJ;   I have driven all of those cars. I liked the Supra the best of course. All were very nice however. The Prelude is tons of fun, and has great speed with the VTEC kicking in about 4k. I guess you will have to see what you can find. Here in Spokane the 240, and the Supra are rare, but Preludes are everywhere. I think I am one of seven 240's in Spokane. I love being rare!

02-12-2002, 10:41 PM	#1
mrfly Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Spokane, WA Age: 42 Posts: 108 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah, I really wasn't planning on getting another car anytime soon. I am in college and don't really have the money, or even the time to spend on a different car. Of course I wasn't planning on my friend running into my car. I had actually been putting money into my '91 Sentra. Making it look nice and handle even better. I was pretty proud of it, and loved the litte car. Then I stayed at my friends house, and the next morning he comes inside and tells me, "I'm sorry man, but you need to look at your car." Right then, I knew I would be mad. He hit my car backing up. Starting with the front 1/4 panel, he didn't stop but kept driving, all down to the back of the car. The damage was over $2.2k, totally the car. This sucked and I was pissed. We bought the Sentra from the insurance, and I sold it to my mom so she could have her own car. I figured I would get a Prelude like I had always dreamed of getting. I found one I liked, but I decided to take a look at this 240 i found in the paper anyway. Oh, the second I saw that car, I wanted it. Both the Prelude and the 240 have 140hp, but the torque of the 240 is orgasmic compared to the Prelude. I bought it, my parents were upset, and I am the happiest I have ever been.

02-12-2002, 10:47 PM	#2
Bomix Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: PA/NJ Age: 43 Posts: 269 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cool, I'm sure most of us have the same similar stories about our 240's.. we just loved the torque, and the sleek design was something we loved.  Neat car, did the rims come with your car?  have fun posting.

02-12-2002, 10:50 PM	#3
bing Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: ontario canada Posts: 2,699 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	hehe, that reminds me i backed into a friends car parked in my drive way.. we're not friends anymore because i asked him to move and he didnt, i paid for the repain on the hood and his dad got all mad at the body man becasue he wouldnt repaint over the scrathes, well the body man is a good friend of mine, did the whole shot for $300 canadian and when the dad said i should pay for it, my buddy says, "he shouldnt ahve to pay for shit becasue he didnt put the goodamn stone chips there in the first place" he proceeded to swear at the dad and now he's my body man for life...

02-12-2002, 11:16 PM	#4
DJ Machine Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 549 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Im still wondering about what my next car will be. Either 97 on Prelude (least likely 97-98 240SX 93-97 Supra Definately a supra, unless getting one somehow becomes insanely unrealistic/expensive

02-12-2002, 11:35 PM	#5
twofortysx Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 491 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Good call, I'd love to have a Supra. I'd really like a targa TT... (tim allen) arrggghh arrgghhhh argggghhhh (/tim allen) (Edited by twofortysx at 10:54 pm on Feb. 12, 2002)

02-12-2002, 11:59 PM	#6
mrfly Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Spokane, WA Age: 42 Posts: 108 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Bomix;   yeah, I have TSW 15's fitted with Toyo Proxies that came with the 240 when I bought it. They look good, but I will probably upgrade to 16's or 17's (no bigger than that) in the near future. Bing; I didn't have to move my car for my friend. He is just a horrible driver. All he had to do was back straight down the road, instead he turned and ran his car down mine. I don't know, all my other friends say he was probably mad at me or drunk. But in reality it is just that he is stupid. DJ;   I have driven all of those cars. I liked the Supra the best of course. All were very nice however. The Prelude is tons of fun, and has great speed with the VTEC kicking in about 4k. I guess you will have to see what you can find. Here in Spokane the 240, and the Supra are rare, but Preludes are everywhere. I think I am one of seven 240's in Spokane. I love being rare!