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toddnappi · 06-01-2005, 08:40 PM

Hi guys,

Well some of you may remember me, but I think the time has passed for me and my 240. I am trying to figure out a price on my car, thought maybe you could help.

1994 240sx Convertible, 103xxx miles. Rare factory leather seats. White/Black. Very strong engine. Was in a minor accident before me, body is not perfect. Interior is very clean but door panels aren't lining up the way they used to. Overall pretty good shape.

Mods as follows:

Engine/Transmission:
Manual Transmission Swap
Custom Shortened Shifter
Injen Short Ram Intake & Cold Air Extension
Hotshot Headers
Carsound Hi-Flow Cat
ASP Underdrive Pulley
Jacob's Electronics ICE Pak
Platinum Spark Plugs
Magnacore Spark Plug Wires
Hose Techniques Red Silicon Hose Set

Suspension:
Eibach Pro-Kit Springs (Lowered 1.8")
Tokico Shocks/Struts
OBX Front Strut Tower Bar

Brakes:
iRotors.com Cross-Drilled & Slotted Rotors
Metal Masters Brake Pads
Goodridge Braided Brake Lines
Black Brake Calipers

Exterior:
MSports Fiberglass Vented Hood
C-West Ram Air Headlight Cover
Clear Bumper Lights
Shaved Sidemarkers
Pivot Headlight Adjuster

Interior:
Painted Interior Console White
Indiglo Gauges
Racepedals.com Aluminum 240sx Pedals
Clifford Matrix 3 Alarm

Sound:
Kenwood eXcelon Z828 Head Unit
Infinity Kappa 462.3cfp 4"x6" 2-way Plate Speakers (Front)
Infinity Kappa 60.2cs 6.5" Component System (Rear)
Polk EX340 4" Speakers (Mounted in Center Console)
Scosche EFX Dual Amp Wiring Kit 4-g
Profile Clarus CL640 Amp (75x4)
100 sq ft Fatmat Sound Deadening

Info/Pix @ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/294872

I checked autotrader for similar (well, non-modified) cars, and came up with $4000-$5000.

Any ideas? Tell all your friends, I'll hook you up with a referral fee.

Todd

Pank · 06-01-2005, 10:00 PM

unfortunately, unless you find an enthusiast, or a ricer, you can expect less than blue book

**Phlip** · 06-01-2005, 10:28 PM

yeah, I am guessing you'll get about 17 dollars out of it, 20 tops

nistech · 06-02-2005, 12:05 AM

if u take out the headers u ll get 3500 maybe with headers 20 tops just like he said

Got Sileighty? · 06-02-2005, 01:46 AM

i think you might be able to get 4-6k for it. especially since its the rare convertible.

s13gonwild · 06-02-2005, 01:50 AM

i say 3k....6k? HAHA hell naw...

AllenRPS13 · 06-02-2005, 02:04 AM

hard to tell... most people prefer unmodified cars... good luck

aznpoopy · 06-02-2005, 02:14 AM

im in NJ too. most dorifuto wannabes aren't going to want the vert.

if you really want to get 4k+ for it, you're going to have to find the guy who really wants a 240sx vert and is into the body modifications and audio stuff. a real niche buyer.

phrozen · 06-02-2005, 02:37 AM

do they come with the wheels like on the 2nd page? maybe 4500 if so

95zilvia · 06-02-2005, 03:02 AM

ricer!! nanana mean

rrobe99999 · 06-02-2005, 08:07 AM

I like the car, except for the white interior panels. But as mentioned, a ricer is not going to want the vert, and vert buyers won't want the rice. Your target buyer will be someone around 30-40 years old who wants a Z32 vert, but his wife won't let him. You need to return the body and interior to a stock appearance. The header is probably too loud. Also remove the stereo stuff and sell seperately or put into your next ride. You should get book value + whatever you can make selling all of the mods you removed.

killjoy · 06-02-2005, 08:37 AM

Please don't be like the person in Maryland that wouldn't sell me her vert because it was Limited Edition and a collectors item. LOL. Its a 15 year old atuomatic car for petes sake.

silviaz · 06-02-2005, 08:43 AM

If you want to sell, get all the crap in the interior, the sound system, you keep it and you find a new hood...

With the front lip, wheels and the exaust system it can be O.K.
but the lip should be painted or sell it appart.

I would say, 5k

good luck

toddnappi · 06-02-2005, 03:39 PM

Yeah, I agree with a lot that was said. I sold the front lip, old wheels, and subs. I also returned the center console to stock black. I don't have many other stock parts, so that's how it's going to be sold. I don't see how the hood makes it look like a ricer, most people don't even notice it. And the headers are not as loud as you think - much less than any aftermarket exhaust would be, thats for sure. It's a few dB louder than stock. I'm really in no rush to get rid of it, so I will probably list it relatively soon and just see what type of interest it gets.

MakotoS13 · 06-02-2005, 04:12 PM

i like the hood. looks cool.

tiggs · 06-02-2005, 05:25 PM

Is that the PDM lip?

240silvia · 06-02-2005, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pank

unfortunately, unless you find an enthusiast, or a ricer, you can expect less than blue book

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dannyboi · 06-02-2005, 06:27 PM

Its best to return it to as stock as possible... then you could get around 4K (probably a few hundred less). That equipment in the trunk does'nt look too pleasing to the casual buyer.

SilviaDriver · 06-02-2005, 06:33 PM

gotta love the vented hood for the hot stock engine

chuki · 06-02-2005, 07:27 PM

im going to say 3 grand at most. Its super clean though. THere's a modded hatch around here with roll cage, rims, exhaust, seats, various little goodies. Has stock sohc engine, orange paint job(yuck), and a little custom intake duct on the hood (on the wrong side lol). Last i checked it was 3,500 and its been sitting there for id say a year now. Its at a dealership, on the highway too, so it gets noticed. I dunno, its just something about modded cars i guess. You dont know what the person has done to it.

06-01-2005, 08:40 PM	#1
toddnappi Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: NJ Age: 39 Posts: 439 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What do you think my 240 is worth? Hi guys, Well some of you may remember me, but I think the time has passed for me and my 240. I am trying to figure out a price on my car, thought maybe you could help. 1994 240sx Convertible, 103xxx miles. Rare factory leather seats. White/Black. Very strong engine. Was in a minor accident before me, body is not perfect. Interior is very clean but door panels aren't lining up the way they used to. Overall pretty good shape. Mods as follows: Engine/Transmission: Manual Transmission Swap Custom Shortened Shifter Injen Short Ram Intake & Cold Air Extension Hotshot Headers Carsound Hi-Flow Cat ASP Underdrive Pulley Jacob's Electronics ICE Pak Platinum Spark Plugs Magnacore Spark Plug Wires Hose Techniques Red Silicon Hose Set Suspension: Eibach Pro-Kit Springs (Lowered 1.8") Tokico Shocks/Struts OBX Front Strut Tower Bar Brakes: iRotors.com Cross-Drilled & Slotted Rotors Metal Masters Brake Pads Goodridge Braided Brake Lines Black Brake Calipers Exterior: MSports Fiberglass Vented Hood C-West Ram Air Headlight Cover Clear Bumper Lights Shaved Sidemarkers Pivot Headlight Adjuster Interior: Painted Interior Console White Indiglo Gauges Racepedals.com Aluminum 240sx Pedals Clifford Matrix 3 Alarm Sound: Kenwood eXcelon Z828 Head Unit Infinity Kappa 462.3cfp 4"x6" 2-way Plate Speakers (Front) Infinity Kappa 60.2cs 6.5" Component System (Rear) Polk EX340 4" Speakers (Mounted in Center Console) Scosche EFX Dual Amp Wiring Kit 4-g Profile Clarus CL640 Amp (75x4) 100 sq ft Fatmat Sound Deadening Info/Pix @ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/294872 I checked autotrader for similar (well, non-modified) cars, and came up with $4000-$5000. Any ideas? Tell all your friends, I'll hook you up with a referral fee. Todd

06-01-2005, 10:00 PM	#2
Pank Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 41 Posts: 3,627 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	unfortunately, unless you find an enthusiast, or a ricer, you can expect less than blue book __________________ high performance driveway photography zenki s14---v8 fc rx7 my crappy flickr page (drift cars whoo)

06-01-2005, 10:28 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	yeah, I am guessing you'll get about 17 dollars out of it, 20 tops __________________ Weirdo And I write too!

06-02-2005, 02:04 AM	#7
AllenRPS13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bay Area (East Bay) Age: 40 Posts: 1,294 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hard to tell... most people prefer unmodified cars... good luck __________________ ~小アレンのリベリオン~ いくせ, 勝負た! 轟こう, オレのKRMS13!!! オレの得意技！蹴り進入！角度の少ないドリフト！

06-02-2005, 02:37 AM	#9
phrozen Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,352 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	do they come with the wheels like on the 2nd page? maybe 4500 if so __________________ This box is 400x200: Please do not put your sig pic back if it exceeds this. -Moderation

06-02-2005, 12:05 AM	#4
nistech Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: CAli Age: 40 Posts: 746 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	if u take out the headers u ll get 3500 maybe with headers 20 tops just like he said

06-02-2005, 01:46 AM	#5
Got Sileighty? Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: SoCaL Age: 45 Posts: 761 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i think you might be able to get 4-6k for it. especially since its the rare convertible.

06-02-2005, 01:50 AM	#6
s13gonwild BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: cali Posts: 466 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i say 3k....6k? HAHA hell naw...

06-02-2005, 02:14 AM	#8
aznpoopy Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Age: 43 Posts: 5,013 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	im in NJ too. most dorifuto wannabes aren't going to want the vert. if you really want to get 4k+ for it, you're going to have to find the guy who really wants a 240sx vert and is into the body modifications and audio stuff. a real niche buyer.

06-02-2005, 03:02 AM	#10
95zilvia Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South San Francisco Age: 39 Posts: 1,860 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 95zilvia Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ricer!! nanana mean

06-02-2005, 08:07 AM	#11
rrobe99999 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Destin, Fl Posts: 262 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I like the car, except for the white interior panels. But as mentioned, a ricer is not going to want the vert, and vert buyers won't want the rice. Your target buyer will be someone around 30-40 years old who wants a Z32 vert, but his wife won't let him. You need to return the body and interior to a stock appearance. The header is probably too loud. Also remove the stereo stuff and sell seperately or put into your next ride. You should get book value + whatever you can make selling all of the mods you removed.

06-02-2005, 08:37 AM	#12
killjoy Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 215 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Please don't be like the person in Maryland that wouldn't sell me her vert because it was Limited Edition and a collectors item. LOL. Its a 15 year old atuomatic car for petes sake. __________________ stolen s13 new stock non-stolen s13

06-02-2005, 08:43 AM	#13
silviaz Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Beverly Hills Posts: 365 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you want to sell, get all the crap in the interior, the sound system, you keep it and you find a new hood... With the front lip, wheels and the exaust system it can be O.K. but the lip should be painted or sell it appart. I would say, 5k good luck __________________ Nissan 240SX LE 1992 SR20DET Redtop

06-02-2005, 03:39 PM	#14
toddnappi Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: NJ Age: 39 Posts: 439 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah, I agree with a lot that was said. I sold the front lip, old wheels, and subs. I also returned the center console to stock black. I don't have many other stock parts, so that's how it's going to be sold. I don't see how the hood makes it look like a ricer, most people don't even notice it. And the headers are not as loud as you think - much less than any aftermarket exhaust would be, thats for sure. It's a few dB louder than stock. I'm really in no rush to get rid of it, so I will probably list it relatively soon and just see what type of interest it gets.

06-02-2005, 04:12 PM	#15
MakotoS13 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Texas Age: 41 Posts: 4,205 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i like the hood. looks cool.

06-02-2005, 05:25 PM	#16
tiggs Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 91 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Is that the PDM lip?

06-02-2005, 06:27 PM	#18
dannyboi Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: chicago Posts: 280 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Its best to return it to as stock as possible... then you could get around 4K (probably a few hundred less). That equipment in the trunk does'nt look too pleasing to the casual buyer. __________________

06-02-2005, 06:33 PM	#19
SilviaDriver Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 39 Posts: 5,514 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: SilviaDriver Feedback Score: 2 reviews	gotta love the vented hood for the hot stock engine

06-02-2005, 07:27 PM	#20
chuki Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: america Age: 38 Posts: 9 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	im going to say 3 grand at most. Its super clean though. THere's a modded hatch around here with roll cage, rims, exhaust, seats, various little goodies. Has stock sohc engine, orange paint job(yuck), and a little custom intake duct on the hood (on the wrong side lol). Last i checked it was 3,500 and its been sitting there for id say a year now. Its at a dealership, on the highway too, so it gets noticed. I dunno, its just something about modded cars i guess. You dont know what the person has done to it.