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jamescarter · 05-29-2013, 12:45 PM

Just curious to know how many old farts (myself included) still role around in 240/silvia's on the daily or on weekends?

Felipe · 05-29-2013, 03:58 PM

At what age does some one become an oldfart? lol

but since your about my age, i guess i would be an old fart, but then again i dont have a 240 anymore so i dont qualify as an oldfart with a 240 lol

And theres lots of them...

**Phlip** · 05-29-2013, 07:30 PM

Bought my S14 in 2001 when I was 21, dailyed it until I almost died crashing it.
Got my S13 in 2004 with no engine/trans and in need of some stuff, then I dailyed IT from from 2005-2011...
...then my daughter was born and I bought a reasonable car, I might have put 3000 miles on my 240 in the almost 2 years since.

jamescarter · 05-29-2013, 07:40 PM

just wanted to make sure i wasnt the only "older" guy out there still enjoying my 240! lol

DrtyRat · 05-29-2013, 07:47 PM

I'm kinda in the same boat as Phlip. Once my daughter was born it was down hill from there. I'll have mine up forsale soon, because there's no more time for it.

enriquetc240 · 05-29-2013, 08:28 PM

I'm a little older about to be 26.

Just currently finishing up my childhood dream build lol.

I daily a range rover though lol.

w0nderbr3ad · 05-29-2013, 08:41 PM

When it comes to age I might be in that phase where I start denying the fact that I'm getting older, but I still drive my 240sx around. This all may change when I have a kid(s).

G240 · 05-29-2013, 08:43 PM

Eh 38, married. 3 kids with a graduated highschooler as of Sat. I daily my car and put close to 15k a year on it.

G.

**Phlip** · 05-29-2013, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrtyRat

I'm kinda in the same boat as Phlip. Once my daughter was born it was down hill from there. I'll have mine up forsale soon, because there's no more time for it.

I am at the point where if the right offer came, I would let it go, then turn and get a fun car that I could actually carry her around in.
I have actually been scouting prospects for that
Sucks too, because I finally got it painted last year

ZenkiKid · 05-29-2013, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phlip

I dailyed mine from age 26-32...
then my daughter was born and I bought a reasonable car, I might have put 3000 miles on my 240 in the almost 2 years since.

I have put less than 4k miles on my car and its been 2 years since its rebuild. It just sits pretty on the side of my house. I assume yours does the same now

tdaffern · 05-30-2013, 12:06 AM

Just turned 33 this month. I daily my coupe, and still building my hatch. Glad to know I'm not the only old saggy balls cruzing a 240sx haha.

Felipe · 05-30-2013, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phlip

I dailyed mine from age 26-32...
then my daughter was born and I bought a reasonable car, I might have put 3000 miles on my 240 in the almost 2 years since.

I dd all of my cars.. Since 19 - 29.... Gonna be 34 in july

lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrtyRat

I'm kinda in the same boat as Phlip. Once my daughter was born it was down hill from there. I'll have mine up forsale soon, because there's no more time for it.

yes... then you will be like me... "no 240 but im still on here

"

*brndck* · 05-30-2013, 12:11 AM

i bought my first s13 in '01.
next month i'll have been on zilvia for 10 years.
i still drive my car 3-4 days a week whenever i'm in town.

gerardogomez0809 · 05-30-2013, 12:14 AM

I'm turning 28 this year, married and with a 5 yr old. I still daily my 240, can't let it go. Last year I put about 15k miles, the year before that about 10k miles. I'm on my 3rd 240,

the first one I had to let go in 2003 because I wanted to have a ninja 636 and wanted to only pay insurance for one (I know, I didn't realize it was so cheap until after I sold the car)

The second 240 I sold because my son was born and 2 family cars were needed. Strapping my son in the back was not an easy job being that I'm 6'2

(also sold my beloved Ninja)

My 3rd one came along when my son turn 3, now 5yrs old and he loves riding in the front with me (of course, carseat and all) also had to upgrade one family car to a mk6 GTI

All in all, I'm glad I found this thread.... Glad to hear I'm not the only one

I'm more of an enthusiast now.... No more messing around in it like I did 10 yrs ago (excuse the long story)

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Felipe · 05-30-2013, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gerardogomez0809

IStrapping my son in the back was not an easy job being that I'm 6'2

lmao... I aint no 6.2 but that part sucks. When my baby was born her first car ride was in my 240...

gerardogomez0809 · 05-30-2013, 12:45 AM

Ouch.I Know the pain......and I only did it for 3 days

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Felipe · 05-30-2013, 12:50 AM

Had to do deal with that for a while till i got a B13 sedan on the side to roll with lol

gerardogomez0809 · 05-30-2013, 12:57 AM

That's awesome bro. My little one is stuck on Initial D that he wants me to sell my car and get an 86....kids these days... At least they'll keep it going long before we're gone lol

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Agamemnon · 05-30-2013, 01:37 AM

I turned 30 this year. I've been dailying an S14 since I was 20.

jamg · 05-30-2013, 01:38 AM

blows my mind to know some ppl have been on here for a decade..

punn303 · 05-30-2013, 01:41 AM

I'm 38 and have had the same coupe since 02. Used to daily it when we had a secured parking lot at work, now I just cruise it on the weekends. Still fun to drive, don't see myself selling it anytime soon.

silnv · 05-30-2013, 06:56 AM

I DD my 91 coupe before I put it in the garage for surgery. I will DD it again when it has recovered.

I also have a 98 that is in the process of a full build.

Been on zilvia for almost 11 years.

*exitspeed* · 05-30-2013, 07:44 AM

Sold mine a few years ago now. Still kills me. I wish I had it.

My 09 Murano makes me miss it a little less though.

It's hard seeing such nice 240's though posted on FB though. Makes me want to go drop a few grand and pick up a nice clean stock one again.

OnTheChip · 05-30-2013, 08:38 AM

I say take it to the track! I made the mistake of waiting till I was 40 to start. Wish I had started much younger. Us truly old farts still love driving them. I have a 91 SR20DET swapped hatch and my racing partner, who is a year older than I am (we've been friends since high school), won the SCCA SE division ITA championship in his 90 KA24E coupe.

So yea, you're never too old to enjoy a 240!

Dave

blkvrtswp · 05-30-2013, 08:51 AM

I'm 47 and reading "I'm a little older about to turn 26" made me laugh. Anyone else remember the 240SX mailing list? I have no kids so that is probably why I still obsessively modify and drive my toy so much.

1996 Bought 1st S13 1990 hatch
1998 Nitrous on the SOHC KA
2000 SR Swap
2002 Opened Heavy Throttle
85 customer swaps, 17 240sx bought & sold and 129 JDM engine sets later
2006 sold my original S13 for $12k
2007 bought current convertible for $2600
2008 closed HT
2013 1st time painting a car myself - about to begin June 5th!

silnv · 05-30-2013, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blkvrtswp

2002 Opened Heavy Throttle
2008 closed HT
2013 1st time painting a car myself

I bought a few random swap accessories from you back in the day. Used the wiring information numerous times. Sad to see the shop closed.

I am about to lay my first paint as well. Good luck to you!

gerardogomez0809 · 05-30-2013, 10:10 AM

This topic reminds me of when I was younger hearing my dad talk to his buddies about their love for classic cars lol awesome

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koukikat180sx · 05-30-2013, 10:41 AM

I'm 31 and still daily my streetable S13. (I refuse to drive my husband's '97 Avalon... Now that's an old fart car. -_-') Sadly my track S13 hasn't seen the light of day for the last 2.5 or so years.

I usually save the Evo for weekends or for a good 'pick me up' when I need it.

BTW... Being in your 30's isn't really old... Think of what you'll be saying when you're 60. :P

g00se · 05-30-2013, 10:58 AM

30- been DD my S14 since i bought it new in high school...

＼(*T▽T*)／

jamescarter · 05-30-2013, 11:06 AM

Was thinking about selling mine and picking up a s2000, but you guys and gals have restored my faith!

05-29-2013, 12:45 PM	#1
jamescarter Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: In the trap. Age: 45 Posts: 75 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Old timers club. Just curious to know how many old farts (myself included) still role around in 240/silvia's on the daily or on weekends?

05-29-2013, 03:58 PM	#2
Felipe Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: No pues wow Posts: 2,965 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	At what age does some one become an oldfart? lol but since your about my age, i guess i would be an old fart, but then again i dont have a 240 anymore so i dont qualify as an oldfart with a 240 lol And theres lots of them... __________________ Late Night Crew #1

05-29-2013, 07:30 PM	#3
Phlip Yes, I look like that Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In my supervillain's lair Posts: 27,976 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: Phlip Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Bought my S14 in 2001 when I was 21, dailyed it until I almost died crashing it. Got my S13 in 2004 with no engine/trans and in need of some stuff, then I dailyed IT from from 2005-2011... ...then my daughter was born and I bought a reasonable car, I might have put 3000 miles on my 240 in the almost 2 years since. __________________ Weirdo And I write too!

05-29-2013, 07:40 PM	#4
jamescarter Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: In the trap. Age: 45 Posts: 75 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	just wanted to make sure i wasnt the only "older" guy out there still enjoying my 240! lol __________________ Hoodrich since 1979!

05-29-2013, 08:28 PM	#6
enriquetc240 Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 219 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I'm a little older about to be 26. Just currently finishing up my childhood dream build lol. I daily a range rover though lol. __________________

05-29-2013, 08:41 PM	#7
w0nderbr3ad Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Vantucky Posts: 1,294 Trader Rating: (50) Feedback Score: 50 reviews	When it comes to age I might be in that phase where I start denying the fact that I'm getting older, but I still drive my 240sx around. This all may change when I have a kid(s).

05-29-2013, 08:43 PM	#8
G240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 349 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Eh 38, married. 3 kids with a graduated highschooler as of Sat. I daily my car and put close to 15k a year on it. G.

05-30-2013, 12:06 AM	#11
tdaffern Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lake Havasu City Posts: 699 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Just turned 33 this month. I daily my coupe, and still building my hatch. Glad to know I'm not the only old saggy balls cruzing a 240sx haha. __________________ My build http://zilvia.net/f/builds-builds-on...u-city-az.html Check out West Motors for all your automotive needs https://www.facebook.com/WestMotorsAz

05-30-2013, 12:14 AM	#14
gerardogomez0809 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: La Habra, CA Age: 38 Posts: 394 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I'm turning 28 this year, married and with a 5 yr old. I still daily my 240, can't let it go. Last year I put about 15k miles, the year before that about 10k miles. I'm on my 3rd 240, the first one I had to let go in 2003 because I wanted to have a ninja 636 and wanted to only pay insurance for one (I know, I didn't realize it was so cheap until after I sold the car) The second 240 I sold because my son was born and 2 family cars were needed. Strapping my son in the back was not an easy job being that I'm 6'2 (also sold my beloved Ninja) My 3rd one came along when my son turn 3, now 5yrs old and he loves riding in the front with me (of course, carseat and all) also had to upgrade one family car to a mk6 GTI All in all, I'm glad I found this thread.... Glad to hear I'm not the only one I'm more of an enthusiast now.... No more messing around in it like I did 10 yrs ago (excuse the long story) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

05-30-2013, 12:45 AM	#16
gerardogomez0809 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: La Habra, CA Age: 38 Posts: 394 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Ouch.I Know the pain......and I only did it for 3 days Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

05-30-2013, 12:50 AM	#17
Felipe Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: No pues wow Posts: 2,965 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Had to do deal with that for a while till i got a B13 sedan on the side to roll with lol __________________ Late Night Crew #1

05-30-2013, 12:57 AM	#18
gerardogomez0809 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: La Habra, CA Age: 38 Posts: 394 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	That's awesome bro. My little one is stuck on Initial D that he wants me to sell my car and get an 86....kids these days... At least they'll keep it going long before we're gone lol Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

05-30-2013, 01:37 AM	#19
Agamemnon Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Age: 41 Posts: 2,657 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	I turned 30 this year. I've been dailying an S14 since I was 20.

05-30-2013, 01:38 AM	#20
jamg Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2009 Location: GA Posts: 2,106 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	blows my mind to know some ppl have been on here for a decade..

05-30-2013, 01:41 AM	#21
punn303 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: san diego Posts: 485 Trader Rating: (82) Feedback Score: 82 reviews	I'm 38 and have had the same coupe since 02. Used to daily it when we had a secured parking lot at work, now I just cruise it on the weekends. Still fun to drive, don't see myself selling it anytime soon. __________________ IF YOU BOUGHT FROM ME OR SOLD TO ME, LEAVE ME SOME FEEDBACK.......THANKS

05-30-2013, 06:56 AM	#22
silnv Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Marietta, OH Age: 42 Posts: 1,094 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	I DD my 91 coupe before I put it in the garage for surgery. I will DD it again when it has recovered. I also have a 98 that is in the process of a full build. Been on zilvia for almost 11 years. __________________ 1997 Nissan 240sx 1991 Nissan 240sx hatch

05-30-2013, 07:44 AM	#23
exitspeed aWingThing.com Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 44 Posts: 20,900 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Sold mine a few years ago now. Still kills me. I wish I had it. My 09 Murano makes me miss it a little less though. It's hard seeing such nice 240's though posted on FB though. Makes me want to go drop a few grand and pick up a nice clean stock one again. __________________ What I do for a living...www.mhrussell.com

05-30-2013, 08:38 AM	#24
OnTheChip Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2013 Location: Burgaw, NC Posts: 317 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I say take it to the track! I made the mistake of waiting till I was 40 to start. Wish I had started much younger. Us truly old farts still love driving them. I have a 91 SR20DET swapped hatch and my racing partner, who is a year older than I am (we've been friends since high school), won the SCCA SE division ITA championship in his 90 KA24E coupe. So yea, you're never too old to enjoy a 240! Dave __________________ NismotronicSA - Speed-Density Tuning for Nissans

05-30-2013, 08:51 AM	#25
blkvrtswp Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NY Posts: 691 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	I'm 47 and reading "I'm a little older about to turn 26" made me laugh. Anyone else remember the 240SX mailing list? I have no kids so that is probably why I still obsessively modify and drive my toy so much. 1996 Bought 1st S13 1990 hatch 1998 Nitrous on the SOHC KA 2000 SR Swap 2002 Opened Heavy Throttle 85 customer swaps, 17 240sx bought & sold and 129 JDM engine sets later 2006 sold my original S13 for $12k 2007 bought current convertible for $2600 2008 closed HT 2013 1st time painting a car myself - about to begin June 5th!

05-30-2013, 10:10 AM	#27
gerardogomez0809 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: La Habra, CA Age: 38 Posts: 394 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	This topic reminds me of when I was younger hearing my dad talk to his buddies about their love for classic cars lol awesome Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05-30-2013, 10:41 AM	#28
koukikat180sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 1,365 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: koukikat180sx Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I'm 31 and still daily my streetable S13. (I refuse to drive my husband's '97 Avalon... Now that's an old fart car. -_-') Sadly my track S13 hasn't seen the light of day for the last 2.5 or so years. I usually save the Evo for weekends or for a good 'pick me up' when I need it. BTW... Being in your 30's isn't really old... Think of what you'll be saying when you're 60. :P __________________

05-30-2013, 10:58 AM	#29
g00se Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: CA Posts: 382 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	30- been DD my S14 since i bought it new in high school... ＼(T▽T)／

05-30-2013, 11:06 AM	#30
jamescarter Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: In the trap. Age: 45 Posts: 75 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Was thinking about selling mine and picking up a s2000, but you guys and gals have restored my faith! __________________ Hoodrich since 1979!