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*Jonnie Fraz* · 06-03-2005, 03:10 PM

Is it just me or did the bottom fall out of the 240SX market? I have been watching the prices for a while and all of the sudden people are giving away cars. A couple of months ago you would pay almost a grand for a rolling chassis. Now you can get one for almost nothing. I was thinking as the drifting season opened up the price would go up not down.
Any thoughts?

ZK · 06-03-2005, 03:39 PM

Maybe its just that supply > demand for now. Everyone who wanted one bought one already. From what I've seen for sale, there's a lot of junky 240SXs right now.

EH9 · 06-03-2005, 03:45 PM

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Ghst 01 · 06-03-2005, 04:47 PM

I noticed that too.... i think it's because everyone wanted one before due to the DRIFT fad.. but now people realized that it takes work and more $$$ to fix up a 240 properly than say a Honda or such...

kurissuS13 · 06-03-2005, 07:47 PM

I like the fact that prices are going down. Between me and my friends, we picked up 3 running S13 project cars for a total of $1500. I'm glad that the values are getting realistic, unlike those damn Corollas. You cannot justify paying $2000 for a 20 year old, stock Corolla. If I'm paying $2000 for something thats 20 yrs old, it better come with dinner and a vagina!

infinitexsound · 06-03-2005, 08:11 PM

no kiddin the prices are going down.. havent been on the hunt for a 240 but thats nice to know.... but id preferably buy a 4 door for a daily driver... what about the prices for cressida's? those things barely drop in value...

SochBAT · 06-03-2005, 10:11 PM

Hopefully, the prices keep going down. Then again it was good to have alot of people wanting 240s, and the market does tend to come out with bigger and better stuff. Competition is good for us, selling 240s at an extremely high price isnt, unless you know a ricers' gnna buy it.

Replicant_S14 · 06-04-2005, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ZK

From what I've seen for sale, there's a lot of junky 240SXs right now.

From what I see there's a lot of junky ones on the road too. The cars at the last GTG we had down here were kinda depressing.

docrice · 06-04-2005, 08:17 AM

I think this price dip may just be temporary....Once the price on aftermarket parts comes down (it IS pretty high compared to civics and other mainstream "tuner" cars), the price will probably go up again...that plus the supply will be considerably smaller once the ricers start crashing them all over the place. Of course i'm not complaining, cause i already have my 240 and then i'll be able to find more parts in the junkyard.

sepulchral · 06-04-2005, 08:39 AM

s14s are expensive but i got my s13 ass cheap, i love it!!!! more for us!!!

chlatboy · 06-04-2005, 09:30 AM

s14s are not expensive. I picked up my auto zenki for 2500. It even came with an s15 front end!!!

Pank · 06-04-2005, 10:07 AM

yeah, i got my manual zenki for 2500, just have to know where to look

Project D · 06-04-2005, 12:11 PM

I got a great donor car for waaaaaaaaay cheap (try $150 dollars). Has a little body damage and an auto, but for the money, I can build my ultimate car for under 15 grand! Love my S 13.

MakotoS13 · 06-04-2005, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by chlatboy

s14s are not expensive. I picked up my auto zenki for 2500. It even came with an s15 front end!!!

that's exactly like saying:

ferraris aren't expensive some old lady sold me her F355 for like 5 grand!

DrIvEsldEwAyS · 06-04-2005, 02:54 PM

i got a 90 hatch for 600$..exterior in great shape...interior needs some TLC and engine doesnt run....but engine bay is SUPER clean just gotta get the engine out...then who knows what...?

TwoFourO · 06-04-2005, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kurissuS13

I like the fact that prices are going down. Between me and my friends, we picked up 3 running S13 project cars for a total of $1500. I'm glad that the values are getting realistic, unlike those damn Corollas. You cannot justify paying $2000 for a 20 year old, stock Corolla. If I'm paying $2000 for something thats 20 yrs old, it better come with dinner and a vagina!

Someone else please agree with me that this is the funniest thing anyone has ever said...

blog · 06-04-2005, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TwoFourO

Someone else please agree with me that this is the funniest thing anyone has ever said...

i second that

06-03-2005, 03:10 PM	#1
Jonnie Fraz Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cali Age: 55 Posts: 1,371 Trader Rating: (29) Rides Gallery: Jonnie Fraz Feedback Score: 29 reviews	Is it just me? Is it just me or did the bottom fall out of the 240SX market? I have been watching the prices for a while and all of the sudden people are giving away cars. A couple of months ago you would pay almost a grand for a rolling chassis. Now you can get one for almost nothing. I was thinking as the drifting season opened up the price would go up not down. Any thoughts? __________________ Stealth-Custom-Fab.com

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06-03-2005, 04:47 PM	#4
Ghst 01 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Age: 45 Posts: 479 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I noticed that too.... i think it's because everyone wanted one before due to the DRIFT fad.. but now people realized that it takes work and more $$$ to fix up a 240 properly than say a Honda or such... __________________ AIM: ghst01 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/585615 http://www.myspace.com/8407376 96 red zenki: Greddy KA Turbo kit (TD06-20g, 370cc, Emanage, Vspell FMIC), TEIN HE's, VIS Vader CF hood, Falken Azenis ST-115's, Sony Xplod head unit.

06-03-2005, 07:47 PM	#5
kurissuS13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: SoCali Caliente Age: 40 Posts: 469 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I like the fact that prices are going down. Between me and my friends, we picked up 3 running S13 project cars for a total of $1500. I'm glad that the values are getting realistic, unlike those damn Corollas. You cannot justify paying $2000 for a 20 year old, stock Corolla. If I'm paying $2000 for something thats 20 yrs old, it better come with dinner and a vagina! __________________ "OMG!!! It's... it's Bananas! They're... they're in Pajamas!!! And, THEY'RE COMING DOWN THE STAIRS!!!" --SUGAR & PATIS 4 LIFE--

06-03-2005, 08:11 PM	#6
infinitexsound Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: INtraweb Age: 41 Posts: 3,522 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	no kiddin the prices are going down.. havent been on the hunt for a 240 but thats nice to know.... but id preferably buy a 4 door for a daily driver... what about the prices for cressida's? those things barely drop in value... __________________ S14 TrackSlut coming to a raceway near you... 510 TimeAttack on its way...

06-03-2005, 03:39 PM	#2
ZK Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: North Cal Posts: 1,068 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Maybe its just that supply > demand for now. Everyone who wanted one bought one already. From what I've seen for sale, there's a lot of junky 240SXs right now.

06-03-2005, 10:11 PM	#7
SochBAT Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Abilene, TX Age: 38 Posts: 6,428 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: SochBAT Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Hopefully, the prices keep going down. Then again it was good to have alot of people wanting 240s, and the market does tend to come out with bigger and better stuff. Competition is good for us, selling 240s at an extremely high price isnt, unless you know a ricers' gnna buy it.

06-04-2005, 08:17 AM	#9
docrice Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: central PA Age: 39 Posts: 416 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think this price dip may just be temporary....Once the price on aftermarket parts comes down (it IS pretty high compared to civics and other mainstream "tuner" cars), the price will probably go up again...that plus the supply will be considerably smaller once the ricers start crashing them all over the place. Of course i'm not complaining, cause i already have my 240 and then i'll be able to find more parts in the junkyard. __________________

06-04-2005, 08:39 AM	#10
sepulchral BANNED Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midlothian. VA Posts: 2,050 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	s14s are expensive but i got my s13 ass cheap, i love it!!!! more for us!!!

06-04-2005, 09:30 AM	#11
chlatboy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 1,252 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	s14s are not expensive. I picked up my auto zenki for 2500. It even came with an s15 front end!!! __________________ If you dont know SEARCH!!!

06-04-2005, 10:07 AM	#12
Pank Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 41 Posts: 3,627 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah, i got my manual zenki for 2500, just have to know where to look __________________ high performance driveway photography zenki s14---v8 fc rx7 my crappy flickr page (drift cars whoo)

06-04-2005, 12:11 PM	#13
Project D Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Grand Junction, CO Age: 39 Posts: 179 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I got a great donor car for waaaaaaaaay cheap (try $150 dollars). Has a little body damage and an auto, but for the money, I can build my ultimate car for under 15 grand! Love my S 13.

06-04-2005, 02:54 PM	#15
DrIvEsldEwAyS Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbia,SC Age: 35 Posts: 351 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i got a 90 hatch for 600$..exterior in great shape...interior needs some TLC and engine doesnt run....but engine bay is SUPER clean just gotta get the engine out...then who knows what...? __________________ -1990 240sx hatch sr20det- gt35r, blah blah blah