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Zemus · 12-29-2001, 09:59 PM

Belive it or not, ive already made my self at home at this forum and i still dont have a 240sx

I found a 89' 5spd, fb, 70000 miles, $1800.  And im planning on decking this thing out hardcore (s15 front, sr20det, ect ect ect) but many say it isent worth it to put money into an 89 and down car.  They say 90 and higher, what are your guy's oppinons on this?

*DSC* · 12-29-2001, 10:06 PM

I'd say thats a pretty good price for only 70000 miles. But if your planning on doing an sr swap any time soon that won't matter and neither will the fact that its shoc instead of dohc. I like the front of the 89-90 better than the 91-94 but also something that won't matter if your doing the front end soon. I'd say see if you can get it down to 1500 or 1200 but if not, I'd still go for it.

MyFirst240SX · 12-29-2001, 10:31 PM

I just bought a 1989 Fb with 150k on it for 3650.  The lady has kept records on everything with the car since the day she got it. and organized it with an index and shit.  The interior looks like a brand new car.  And my clutch(original) just burned out.  Plus the fuel injectors just started leaking.  How much money do u have? enough to do all that u want at first.  Thats pretty cheap is it in good conidtion?
Great  looking cars tho man=)

Zemus · 12-29-2001, 10:36 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from MyFirst240SX on 10:31 pm on Dec. 29, 2001
I just bought a 1989 Fb with 150k on it for 3650. The lady has kept records on everything with the car since the day she got it. and organized it with an index and shit. The interior looks like a brand new car. And my clutch(original) just burned out. Plus the fuel injectors just started leaking. How much money do u have? enough to do all that u want at first. Thats pretty cheap is it in good conidtion?
Great looking cars tho man=)</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>

I havent called the guy yet, yea it sounds like a great deal, i just need to call him so he doesnt sell it right away, i want it bad, hopfully its black. yea, i will save for all this shit, so i can get it (upgrades)

chickenmanq · 12-30-2001, 12:59 PM

Get the 89.  Truck KA's rule!  Yeah yeah, I know.  I'm way too proud of the thing. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

fridexter · 12-30-2001, 01:15 PM

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my240likenoother · 12-30-2001, 01:34 PM

good price i would say go for it

idunit · 01-01-2002, 09:27 AM

Get it!  I payed $1100 for mine.  Mine has everything you can get on the car the only problem was a bad strut in the back.  I put a whole new suspension on it though and it's all better.  BTW not stock suspension it has KYB adjustable with jamex lowering springs, new control arms and I'm getting ready to do sway bars and strut tower bars.  You may want to consider keeping the KA motor.  I found a place that makes turbo manifold for the 89-90 models.  hmpracing.hypermart.net  I searched for weeks to find that thing.

Zemus · 01-01-2002, 01:15 PM

I found a better one, its a black 5spd with black leather interior, and racing suspension, shocks and springs and rims, its a 93' fast back and its 3500$s and they are going to add these parts for me, and then ill pay them $4000s for the whole package:
300ZX Rotors
JDM LSD
Skyline Calipers
Short Shifter
And A Supra type spoiler

The car is beautiful

J300z28 · 01-01-2002, 02:51 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from Oni on 11:15 am on Jan. 1, 2002
I found a better one, its a black 5spd with black leather interior, and racing suspension, shocks and springs and rims, its a 93' fast back and its 3500$s and they are going to add these parts for me, and then ill pay them $4000s for the whole package:
300ZX Rotors
JDM LSD
Skyline Calipers
Short Shifter
And A Supra type spoiler

The car is beautiful</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>

Everything but the supra spoiler sounds good.  Go for it.

*sykikchimp* · 01-02-2002, 12:38 PM

definately a good deal...  Kill the supra spoiler though..  gosh those things are hideous IMO

zephyr · 01-02-2002, 12:47 PM

you are one lucky guy...
i got my 93 AUTO(all i could find) with a bunch of dings, bad rotors and worn drivers seat for 4500...93k miles

*DSC* · 01-02-2002, 12:58 PM

Yeah, I'd go for that 2nd one, just please don't get the supra spoiler...yuck!  Sounds like a good deal though, hope you can get it.

12-30-2001, 01:15 PM	#6
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12-29-2001, 09:59 PM	#1
Zemus Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Minneapols Age: 39 Posts: 2,268 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Zemus Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Belive it or not, ive already made my self at home at this forum and i still dont have a 240sx I found a 89' 5spd, fb, 70000 miles, $1800.  And im planning on decking this thing out hardcore (s15 front, sr20det, ect ect ect) but many say it isent worth it to put money into an 89 and down car.  They say 90 and higher, what are your guy's oppinons on this?

12-29-2001, 10:06 PM	#2
DSC New Title Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: VA Posts: 3,454 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'd say thats a pretty good price for only 70000 miles. But if your planning on doing an sr swap any time soon that won't matter and neither will the fact that its shoc instead of dohc. I like the front of the 89-90 better than the 91-94 but also something that won't matter if your doing the front end soon. I'd say see if you can get it down to 1500 or 1200 but if not, I'd still go for it.

12-29-2001, 10:31 PM	#3
MyFirst240SX Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 599 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just bought a 1989 Fb with 150k on it for 3650.  The lady has kept records on everything with the car since the day she got it. and organized it with an index and shit.  The interior looks like a brand new car.  And my clutch(original) just burned out.  Plus the fuel injectors just started leaking.  How much money do u have? enough to do all that u want at first.  Thats pretty cheap is it in good conidtion? Great  looking cars tho man=)

12-29-2001, 10:36 PM	#4
Zemus Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Minneapols Age: 39 Posts: 2,268 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Zemus Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from MyFirst240SX on 10:31 pm on Dec. 29, 2001 I just bought a 1989 Fb with 150k on it for 3650. The lady has kept records on everything with the car since the day she got it. and organized it with an index and shit. The interior looks like a brand new car. And my clutch(original) just burned out. Plus the fuel injectors just started leaking. How much money do u have? enough to do all that u want at first. Thats pretty cheap is it in good conidtion? Great looking cars tho man=)</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> I havent called the guy yet, yea it sounds like a great deal, i just need to call him so he doesnt sell it right away, i want it bad, hopfully its black. yea, i will save for all this shit, so i can get it (upgrades)

12-30-2001, 12:59 PM	#5
chickenmanq Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,000 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Get the 89.  Truck KA's rule!  Yeah yeah, I know.  I'm way too proud of the thing. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

12-30-2001, 01:34 PM	#7
my240likenoother Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,261 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	good price i would say go for it

01-01-2002, 09:27 AM	#8
idunit Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 164 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Get it!  I payed $1100 for mine.  Mine has everything you can get on the car the only problem was a bad strut in the back.  I put a whole new suspension on it though and it's all better.  BTW not stock suspension it has KYB adjustable with jamex lowering springs, new control arms and I'm getting ready to do sway bars and strut tower bars.  You may want to consider keeping the KA motor.  I found a place that makes turbo manifold for the 89-90 models.  hmpracing.hypermart.net  I searched for weeks to find that thing.

01-01-2002, 01:15 PM	#9
Zemus Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Minneapols Age: 39 Posts: 2,268 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Zemus Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I found a better one, its a black 5spd with black leather interior, and racing suspension, shocks and springs and rims, its a 93' fast back and its 3500$s and they are going to add these parts for me, and then ill pay them $4000s for the whole package: 300ZX Rotors JDM LSD Skyline Calipers Short Shifter And A Supra type spoiler The car is beautiful

01-01-2002, 02:51 PM	#10
J300z28 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 79 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from Oni on 11:15 am on Jan. 1, 2002 I found a better one, its a black 5spd with black leather interior, and racing suspension, shocks and springs and rims, its a 93' fast back and its 3500$s and they are going to add these parts for me, and then ill pay them $4000s for the whole package: 300ZX Rotors JDM LSD Skyline Calipers Short Shifter And A Supra type spoiler The car is beautiful</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> Everything but the supra spoiler sounds good.  Go for it.

01-02-2002, 12:38 PM	#11
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 43 Posts: 6,525 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	definately a good deal...  Kill the supra spoiler though..  gosh those things are hideous IMO

01-02-2002, 12:47 PM	#12
zephyr Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 356 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you are one lucky guy... i got my 93 AUTO(all i could find) with a bunch of dings, bad rotors and worn drivers seat for 4500...93k miles

01-02-2002, 12:58 PM	#13
DSC New Title Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: VA Posts: 3,454 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah, I'd go for that 2nd one, just please don't get the supra spoiler...yuck!  Sounds like a good deal though, hope you can get it.