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3puglife · 06-15-2017, 08:00 AM

parents want me in a volvo or a civic or sumthin like that, i want to avoid all that bs and get a 240.

5280VertDET · 06-15-2017, 08:03 AM

Don't.

Buy civic.

You're parents are right.

tuzzio · 06-15-2017, 08:03 AM

Step 1. repeatedly punch yourself in the cock.

R3b · 06-15-2017, 08:04 AM

El Oh EL. What a good first post to start my day.

djdryon · 06-15-2017, 09:35 AM

How familiar are you with driving? Unless you want your 240 to end up wrapped around a tree, I suggest you get something fwd and manual. Once you can handle handbrake-initiated 60mph 4 wheel drifts, then you can think about going for a 240. Otherwise you risk ruining a dwindling supply of great cars.

If you plan on driving like a grandma, ignore what I said and good luck with the 240

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Almighty So · 06-15-2017, 09:41 AM

Please refer to applicable steps listed below

onehundredoctane · 06-15-2017, 10:26 AM

Volvo. Safer, more seats, and if you play your cards right. . . there are some turbo models. . .

OutlawLui · 06-15-2017, 10:49 AM

no no no......You're doing it all wrong

First you need to get a Honda..THEN upgrade/downgrade to a 240sx

KiLLeR2001 · 06-15-2017, 12:10 PM

Remember guys, we can neg rep the shit out of this guy now!

***dorkidori_s13*** · 06-15-2017, 12:24 PM

Ive covered this topic MANY times before... and Ill go ahead and do it again

Assuming since you used the word "parents" in your post, youre probably very young. If that is the case, DO NOT buy a 240sx. 10-12 years ago, you could get away with it... now, not so much. These cars are old, and I mean REALLY old. 25 year old cars are dinosaurs in the automotive world. You dont make the sort of income needed to buy one of these cars, clean it up and make it into something reliable. The majority of whats out there is beat to shit, in need of major overhauls regarding suspension, motor, interior and exterior work aaaaaaaaand owning one of these cars now is a huge financial burden that unless you are well into your career and can handle restoring a car from scratch, you are gonna hate life!

Your best bet if you want an entry level RWD coupe is to go buy an FRS/BRZ. Theyre clean, they have millions of different mods, theyre RELIABLE, theyre fun to drive, they look good and theyre not restoration projects that will eat your entire life!

Finish HS if you havent already, go to college, get establish in your career, make good money, buy a house... THEN buy a 240sx because until you can afford to drop $2000 here and $3000 there on parts and install them yourself, owning and rebuilding/restoring a 240sx is NOT for you. Trust me, Ive been building S13s for 15 years now. Im on my 5th S13 and this is the LAST 240sx I ever plan on owning! If I buy another s-chassis, it will be a low mileage S15 Silvia when they become available. Thing is, Im 35 and I can AFFORD to own toys now... youre just getting started in life and owning a drift car when youre young is a huge mistake (I made the same mistake, but 240s were in much BETTER condition back then)

Im gonna go ahead and lock this thread now given posts like the OP's basically just kick up a hornets nest of shit talking.

06-15-2017, 08:00 AM	#1
3puglife Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Richmond va Posts: 1 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	tips for getting a 240 as your first car parents want me in a volvo or a civic or sumthin like that, i want to avoid all that bs and get a 240. Last edited by 3puglife; 06-15-2017 at 08:30 AM..

06-15-2017, 08:03 AM	#2
5280VertDET Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Denver Age: 40 Posts: 2,052 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Don't. Buy civic. You're parents are right. __________________ S13 Vert \| SR \| PE1420 \| 5-Speed \| 15x9.5 - 0 \|

06-15-2017, 09:35 AM	#5
djdryon Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seattle, WA / Saitama, JP Age: 38 Posts: 112 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	How familiar are you with driving? Unless you want your 240 to end up wrapped around a tree, I suggest you get something fwd and manual. Once you can handle handbrake-initiated 60mph 4 wheel drifts, then you can think about going for a 240. Otherwise you risk ruining a dwindling supply of great cars. If you plan on driving like a grandma, ignore what I said and good luck with the 240 Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk __________________ Contributions: ULTIMATE climate HVAC LED conversion.

06-15-2017, 10:49 AM	#8
OutlawLui Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Anaheim CA Age: 37 Posts: 1,491 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	no no no......You're doing it all wrong First you need to get a Honda..THEN upgrade/downgrade to a 240sx __________________ .

06-15-2017, 12:10 PM	#9
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	Remember guys, we can neg rep the shit out of this guy now! __________________

06-15-2017, 08:03 AM	#3
tuzzio Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 2,605 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Step 1. repeatedly punch yourself in the cock.

06-15-2017, 08:04 AM	#4
R3b Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: South FL Age: 27 Posts: 581 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	El Oh EL. What a good first post to start my day.

06-15-2017, 10:26 AM	#7
onehundredoctane Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Greensborough, NC Posts: 2,783 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Volvo. Safer, more seats, and if you play your cards right. . . there are some turbo models. . .

06-15-2017, 12:24 PM	#10
*dorkidori_s13* ITS LISA'S FAULT!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Las Vegas Age: 42 Posts: 7,487 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	Ive covered this topic MANY times before... and Ill go ahead and do it again Assuming since you used the word "parents" in your post, youre probably very young. If that is the case, DO NOT buy a 240sx. 10-12 years ago, you could get away with it... now, not so much. These cars are old, and I mean REALLY old. 25 year old cars are dinosaurs in the automotive world. You dont make the sort of income needed to buy one of these cars, clean it up and make it into something reliable. The majority of whats out there is beat to shit, in need of major overhauls regarding suspension, motor, interior and exterior work aaaaaaaaand owning one of these cars now is a huge financial burden that unless you are well into your career and can handle restoring a car from scratch, you are gonna hate life! Your best bet if you want an entry level RWD coupe is to go buy an FRS/BRZ. Theyre clean, they have millions of different mods, theyre RELIABLE, theyre fun to drive, they look good and theyre not restoration projects that will eat your entire life! Finish HS if you havent already, go to college, get establish in your career, make good money, buy a house... THEN buy a 240sx because until you can afford to drop $2000 here and $3000 there on parts and install them yourself, owning and rebuilding/restoring a 240sx is NOT for you. Trust me, Ive been building S13s for 15 years now. Im on my 5th S13 and this is the LAST 240sx I ever plan on owning! If I buy another s-chassis, it will be a low mileage S15 Silvia when they become available. Thing is, Im 35 and I can AFFORD to own toys now... youre just getting started in life and owning a drift car when youre young is a huge mistake (I made the same mistake, but 240s were in much BETTER condition back then) Im gonna go ahead and lock this thread now given posts like the OP's basically just kick up a hornets nest of shit talking. __________________ Check out my IG for what I'm up to! DORKIDORI INSTAGRAM!!!