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itsMikey · 05-05-2012, 11:24 PM

hey guys..looking at possibly buying a 240..not sure what year

but are they reliable if maintained right? common problems?
thanks!

slydin240sx · 05-05-2012, 11:26 PM

Not reliable at all. Buy a Honda Civic.

DreamN · 05-05-2012, 11:29 PM

reliable if you leave them alone...

soryu · 05-05-2012, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slydin240sx

Not reliable at all. Buy a Honda Civic.

civic

sil80owner · 05-05-2012, 11:35 PM

reliable? no. common problems? sometimes my tires run out of thread.

dcuccs13coupe · 05-05-2012, 11:40 PM

i daily drive mine, but they allways need something.

lude4life13 · 05-05-2012, 11:47 PM

Zilvia owners typically have shitty cars so they will say they aren't reliable, however, if you find one with a stock motor that's been taken care of, they are very reliable. I daily mine (around 50 miles a day 4 days a week) and don't have any problems, not to mention I CAN get 30mpg if I drive conservatively.

KiLLeR2001 · 05-05-2012, 11:50 PM

Everyone is saying they aren't reliable because they don't want this moron to buy one. He obviously knows nothing about cars, anyone with half a brain will tell you a well maintained vehicle is very reliable, especially a Japanese variant.

So in true Zilvia fashion, get fucked, buy a Honda. Lock this piece of shit thread.

slydin240sx · 05-05-2012, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by killer2001

everyone is saying they aren't reliable because they don't want this moron to buy one. He obviously knows nothing about cars, anyone with half a brain will tell you a well maintained vehicle is very reliable, especially a japanese variant.

So in true zilvia fashion, get fucked, buy a honda. Lock this piece of shit thread.

Fucking bingo!

itsMikey · 05-05-2012, 11:54 PM

right then..thanks guys

DS562 · 05-06-2012, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KiLLeR2001

Everyone is saying they aren't reliable because they don't want this moron to buy one. He obviously knows nothing about cars, anyone with half a brain will tell you a well maintained vehicle is very reliable, especially a Japanese variant.

So in true Zilvia fashion, get fucked, buy a Honda. Lock this piece of shit thread.

BustedS13 · 05-06-2012, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by dcuccs13coupe

i daily drive mine, but they allways need something.

this. when i daily drove an s13, i'd be ordering replacement parts and/or looking up solutions on this site about every other week. it's seriously always something, but the parts are nice and cheap.

dawagarage · 05-06-2012, 12:32 AM

anything w proper maintenance is reliable

turbobrick · 05-06-2012, 12:53 AM

Mine has been the most reliable car I've ever owned. Engine is stock though, which makes a big difference.

Enna · 05-06-2012, 12:57 AM

When mine wouldn't trigger the factory alarm and lock me out of starting, it would be reliable.

jesse_s13 · 05-06-2012, 01:48 AM

Other than maintenance. I consider mine a good dd.

S-Nation S13 · 05-06-2012, 01:52 AM

any car is reliable if you keep up with the maintenance..

EDacIouSX · 05-06-2012, 02:03 AM

the people who say "they always need something" are incorrect. The reason why they always need something is because they are enthusiasts. If you do regular maintenance and DGAF everything else then you're basically fine for life. although the motors are old and the rubber seals/gaskets will wear out with or without driving so just keep that in mind.

Whatever, they're reliable as hell if you find one that was well taken care of and not modded.

Zilmatic · 05-06-2012, 03:13 AM

240's are reliable... My brother had two s13's which he DD and both never had any major problem and the one he passed down to me only had a dead battery problem. Just dont beat them up to bad and you wont have a problem if you keep up with maintenance.

limited240 · 05-06-2012, 04:15 AM

yes they are if you get a good one.

Tantwoforty · 05-06-2012, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EDacIouSX

the people who say "they always need something" are incorrect. The reason why they always need something is because they are enthusiasts. If you do regular maintenance and DGAF everything else then you're basically fine for life. although the motors are old and the rubber seals/gaskets will wear out with or without driving so just keep that in mind.

Whatever, they're reliable as hell if you find one that was well taken care of and not modded.

that x 5^
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BustedS13 · 05-06-2012, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by EDacIouSX

the people who say "they always need something" are incorrect. The reason why they always need something is because they are enthusiasts. If you do regular maintenance and DGAF everything else then you're basically fine for life. although the motors are old and the rubber seals/gaskets will wear out with or without driving so just keep that in mind.

Whatever, they're reliable as hell if you find one that was well taken care of and not modded.

is there a schedule for replacing ECU's and ignition control modules? get the fuck out of here. they're old cars, shit breaks, they "always need something".

thrax · 05-06-2012, 02:52 PM

I bought mine new and its been VERY RELIABLE. Still runs good as new since the early 90s. Mine is stock and did all the required maintenance for most of its life.
Of course today you would be buying one used so it will come down to how the previous owner(s) took care of it.

BarrigaS14 · 05-06-2012, 04:25 PM

Put it this way, the "newest" 240sx was made in '98. If you are looking for a reliable car without spending retarded money on a old ass car, look at a civic. I have pounded my 2004 Civic and it has never given me an issue. A 240sx, imo, is mostly a 2nd car now a days.

Piggy · 05-07-2012, 09:59 AM

I have a stock one with 250,000 miles. Paint is shit and the heater stopped working. That's about it.

LOUD240 · 05-07-2012, 11:06 AM

I have 240,000 miles on mine and it has been pretty dam reliable , my A/C just recently ran out of freon ,and I have replaced the entire cooling system and most of the suspension & steering . but hey its a 20yr old car

LimeLite Racing · 05-07-2012, 11:10 AM

They're only reliable when they're no fun.

ravinaziankid · 05-07-2012, 01:21 PM

For the price people are asking for beat up rusted out 240s, you're better off getting a newer used car.

HyperTek · 05-07-2012, 01:23 PM

a stock pristine condition 240 was my most reliable car. You don't mod it but keep up maintenance and it will take care of you.

Build up your mechanical skills, and no car will be a problem, just money for new parts to install yourself will be key.

slowvia · 05-07-2012, 01:49 PM

My coupe has been the most reliable car Ive ever owned. It doesn't "always need something". Sure it needs a couple things right now, but none of it is something that HAS to be replaced immediately. However, I have had problems with the other s13's Ive owned... Maybe I just got lucky with my coupe.

05-05-2012, 11:24 PM	#1
itsMikey Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Phoenix, Az Age: 32 Posts: 33 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	240's reliable? hey guys..looking at possibly buying a 240..not sure what year but are they reliable if maintained right? common problems? thanks!

05-05-2012, 11:29 PM	#3
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	reliable if you leave them alone... __________________ - Jimmy Wanted: TBD For Sale: TBD

05-05-2012, 11:50 PM	#8
KiLLeR2001 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: オーランドフロリダ Posts: 7,955 Trader Rating: (46) Feedback Score: 46 reviews	Everyone is saying they aren't reliable because they don't want this moron to buy one. He obviously knows nothing about cars, anyone with half a brain will tell you a well maintained vehicle is very reliable, especially a Japanese variant. So in true Zilvia fashion, get fucked, buy a Honda. Lock this piece of shit thread. __________________

05-06-2012, 01:48 AM	#16
jesse_s13 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sacramento,CA/Fresno,CA/El Paso,Tx Posts: 1,829 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Other than maintenance. I consider mine a good dd. __________________

05-06-2012, 04:15 AM	#20
limited240 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: cencal Posts: 896 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	yes they are if you get a good one. __________________

05-05-2012, 11:26 PM	#2
slydin240sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 919 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Not reliable at all. Buy a Honda Civic.

05-05-2012, 11:35 PM	#5
sil80owner Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ca Age: 34 Posts: 453 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	reliable? no. common problems? sometimes my tires run out of thread.

05-05-2012, 11:40 PM	#6
dcuccs13coupe Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: pittsburgh Age: 36 Posts: 35 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i daily drive mine, but they allways need something.

05-05-2012, 11:47 PM	#7
lude4life13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Planet Namek Age: 34 Posts: 408 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Zilvia owners typically have shitty cars so they will say they aren't reliable, however, if you find one with a stock motor that's been taken care of, they are very reliable. I daily mine (around 50 miles a day 4 days a week) and don't have any problems, not to mention I CAN get 30mpg if I drive conservatively.

05-05-2012, 11:54 PM	#10
itsMikey Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Phoenix, Az Age: 32 Posts: 33 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	right then..thanks guys

05-06-2012, 12:32 AM	#13
dawagarage Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bremerton, WA Age: 40 Posts: 2,037 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	anything w proper maintenance is reliable

05-06-2012, 12:53 AM	#14
turbobrick Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ Age: 38 Posts: 388 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Mine has been the most reliable car I've ever owned. Engine is stock though, which makes a big difference.

05-06-2012, 01:52 AM	#17
S-Nation S13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LAND of the LOST Posts: 4,083 Trader Rating: (92) Feedback Score: 92 reviews	any car is reliable if you keep up with the maintenance..

05-06-2012, 02:03 AM	#18
EDacIouSX Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles Age: 39 Posts: 4,566 Trader Rating: (53) Rides Gallery: EDacIouSX Feedback Score: 53 reviews	the people who say "they always need something" are incorrect. The reason why they always need something is because they are enthusiasts. If you do regular maintenance and DGAF everything else then you're basically fine for life. although the motors are old and the rubber seals/gaskets will wear out with or without driving so just keep that in mind. Whatever, they're reliable as hell if you find one that was well taken care of and not modded.

05-06-2012, 03:13 AM	#19
Zilmatic Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: bc Age: 33 Posts: 101 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	240's are reliable... My brother had two s13's which he DD and both never had any major problem and the one he passed down to me only had a dead battery problem. Just dont beat them up to bad and you wont have a problem if you keep up with maintenance.

05-06-2012, 02:52 PM	#23
thrax Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 139 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I bought mine new and its been VERY RELIABLE. Still runs good as new since the early 90s. Mine is stock and did all the required maintenance for most of its life. Of course today you would be buying one used so it will come down to how the previous owner(s) took care of it.

05-06-2012, 04:25 PM	#24
BarrigaS14 Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Much cooler part of Az Age: 42 Posts: 220 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Put it this way, the "newest" 240sx was made in '98. If you are looking for a reliable car without spending retarded money on a old ass car, look at a civic. I have pounded my 2004 Civic and it has never given me an issue. A 240sx, imo, is mostly a 2nd car now a days. __________________ blah blah blah

05-07-2012, 11:06 AM	#26
LOUD240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Victorhell DAM ITS HOT Posts: 1,920 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	I have 240,000 miles on mine and it has been pretty dam reliable , my A/C just recently ran out of freon ,and I have replaced the entire cooling system and most of the suspension & steering . but hey its a 20yr old car

05-07-2012, 11:10 AM	#27
LimeLite Racing Post Whore! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Eugene! Posts: 3,197 Trader Rating: (24) Rides Gallery: LimeLite Racing Feedback Score: 24 reviews	They're only reliable when they're no fun. __________________ Drift.

05-07-2012, 01:21 PM	#28
ravinaziankid Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NYC Age: 41 Posts: 394 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	For the price people are asking for beat up rusted out 240s, you're better off getting a newer used car.

05-07-2012, 01:23 PM	#29
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,224 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	a stock pristine condition 240 was my most reliable car. You don't mod it but keep up maintenance and it will take care of you. Build up your mechanical skills, and no car will be a problem, just money for new parts to install yourself will be key. __________________ Keep it Classy

05-07-2012, 01:49 PM	#30
slowvia Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: OR Posts: 381 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	My coupe has been the most reliable car Ive ever owned. It doesn't "always need something". Sure it needs a couple things right now, but none of it is something that HAS to be replaced immediately. However, I have had problems with the other s13's Ive owned... Maybe I just got lucky with my coupe.