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240Driver39 · 06-11-2002, 10:19 PM

Hey whats up everyone, i just picked up my 1991 240 SE, manual, 107k, today.  I got it for $2900, its in great shape.  Ive been readin on here for over a month, and i finally got down to pick up the car today.  Man, what a ride, i fell in love the first time i saw it and have been drivin it the entire time that i got it back to where i live, great cars, proud to be a new owner of the 240.

its quite a nice upgrade to my 1992 sentra SE

240sxspeedracer1 · 06-11-2002, 10:27 PM

congratulations on the ride.
And believe me, you are gonna have tons of fun and all the experimentations.  I mean, I did a major upgrade from my previous POS cavalier.  This whole rear wheel drive thing and plus its manual makes it that much better <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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mbmbmb23 · 06-11-2002, 10:30 PM

Congratulations...I know how you must feel.  The best feeling is experiencing the engine "woosh" and pull at like 3,500 RPM in 3rd gear for the first time (on 93 octane gas that is) while passing someone on the highway.

-m

riot · 06-12-2002, 09:06 AM

To be honest, when I bought my 240 it was a downgrade (well..for the time being).  Prior to this I had two cars...a 2000 Civic Si with a 75 shot of nitrous and a 1990 Civic DX hatch with a B16 swap.  The hatch would walk over anything on the streets...it was kind of scary how quick that thing was...everyone was shocked when they rode in it.  As far as the Si...it was a lot of fun but too expensive.

So when I got my 240...man, this motor blows...Im sorry!  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sly.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':sly:'>  I just can't get over the crazy sensation of hitting 5,000 rpms in ANY GEAR and then it feels like the car is revving higher but the acceleration just levels off.  Its almost like a "clutch slipping" sensation, but from what I am told...all KA's run out of steam at 5k rpms.

I'm running standard 87 octane...no need for 93...I wont be racing this motor.  I just cant wait to do my swap! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/nervous.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':nervous:'>

-ryan

JEdubz · 06-12-2002, 09:08 AM

Gaaaaaaaaaagh you got such a better deal then the shit im forced to work with. I swear in my area there is nothing! I swear if you can get an 1989 fastback with less than 130,000 miles for under 3,000 you're getting a good deal in seattle... Plus we have 8.8% sales tax so basically the car costs you an extra 10-15% after sales tax and registration. How did you find a deal like that?! You must live on the east cost I swear...

boosteds14 · 06-12-2002, 09:10 AM

sympl · 06-12-2002, 11:32 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (JEdubz @ June 12 2002,10:08)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Gaaaaaaaaaagh you got such a better deal then the shit im forced to work with. I swear in my area there is nothing! I swear if you can get an 1989 fastback with less than 130,000 miles for under 3,000 you're getting a good deal in seattle... Plus we have 8.8% sales tax so basically the car costs you an extra 10-15% after sales tax and registration. How did you find a deal like that?! You must live on the east cost I swear...</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Shiet man, I'm down in the Portland/Vancouver area and there's a 1989 240sx SE with 101k on it and complete maintenence records for $2995.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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riot · 06-12-2002, 12:16 PM

hmmm...I paid $3,500 for my 92 240sx SE and it had 85,000 miles on it.  One 80 year old owner who bought it new and garage kept it all 10 years.   <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blush.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':blush:'>   He also had every record of maintenance on it!  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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I'm happy with my purchase  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/notify.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':notify:'>

-ryan

silvia240 · 06-12-2002, 12:22 PM

in hp, i was down graded from a 89 rx-7.  I was pushing 200hp at the wheels and the way the rotory sounds, brings back memories.  But i bought the 240 cauz no one has it and i really dont need speed now so i am still happy.  I bought my car from a white dude that just bought himself a shinny new porsche.  He dumped his car off to me for 10,500 with 40k. I got a great deal. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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06-11-2002, 10:19 PM	#1
240Driver39 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Charleston, SC Age: 40 Posts: 1,090 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: 240Driver39 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Hey whats up everyone, i just picked up my 1991 240 SE, manual, 107k, today.  I got it for $2900, its in great shape.  Ive been readin on here for over a month, and i finally got down to pick up the car today.  Man, what a ride, i fell in love the first time i saw it and have been drivin it the entire time that i got it back to where i live, great cars, proud to be a new owner of the 240. its quite a nice upgrade to my 1992 sentra SE __________________ 1990 240sx 5spd fastback

06-11-2002, 10:27 PM	#2
240sxspeedracer1 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: jerzzzz Age: 43 Posts: 494 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	congratulations on the ride. And believe me, you are gonna have tons of fun and all the experimentations.  I mean, I did a major upgrade from my previous POS cavalier.  This whole rear wheel drive thing and plus its manual makes it that much better <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________ 92 bmw 325i w/ m3 body kit

06-11-2002, 10:30 PM	#3
mbmbmb23 Zilvia Contributor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Charlotte, NC. Posts: 1,776 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: mbmbmb23 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Congratulations...I know how you must feel.  The best feeling is experiencing the engine "woosh" and pull at like 3,500 RPM in 3rd gear for the first time (on 93 octane gas that is) while passing someone on the highway. -m __________________ 400x200

06-12-2002, 09:08 AM	#5
JEdubz Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 195 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Gaaaaaaaaaagh you got such a better deal then the shit im forced to work with. I swear in my area there is nothing! I swear if you can get an 1989 fastback with less than 130,000 miles for under 3,000 you're getting a good deal in seattle... Plus we have 8.8% sales tax so basically the car costs you an extra 10-15% after sales tax and registration. How did you find a deal like that?! You must live on the east cost I swear... __________________ JEdubz

06-12-2002, 09:10 AM	#6
boosteds14 Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: CIPmotorsports Age: 43 Posts: 1,612 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'>  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'>  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'> __________________ 240SXONE www.240SXMOTORING.com --- One Stop Shop for Your Nissan 240sx

06-12-2002, 09:06 AM	#4
riot Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 348 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	To be honest, when I bought my 240 it was a downgrade (well..for the time being).  Prior to this I had two cars...a 2000 Civic Si with a 75 shot of nitrous and a 1990 Civic DX hatch with a B16 swap.  The hatch would walk over anything on the streets...it was kind of scary how quick that thing was...everyone was shocked when they rode in it.  As far as the Si...it was a lot of fun but too expensive. So when I got my 240...man, this motor blows...Im sorry!  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sly.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':sly:'>  I just can't get over the crazy sensation of hitting 5,000 rpms in ANY GEAR and then it feels like the car is revving higher but the acceleration just levels off.  Its almost like a "clutch slipping" sensation, but from what I am told...all KA's run out of steam at 5k rpms. I'm running standard 87 octane...no need for 93...I wont be racing this motor.  I just cant wait to do my swap! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/nervous.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':nervous:'> -ryan

06-12-2002, 11:32 AM	#7
sympl Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 9 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (JEdubz @ June 12 2002,10:08)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Gaaaaaaaaaagh you got such a better deal then the shit im forced to work with. I swear in my area there is nothing! I swear if you can get an 1989 fastback with less than 130,000 miles for under 3,000 you're getting a good deal in seattle... Plus we have 8.8% sales tax so basically the car costs you an extra 10-15% after sales tax and registration. How did you find a deal like that?! You must live on the east cost I swear...</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> Shiet man, I'm down in the Portland/Vancouver area and there's a 1989 240sx SE with 101k on it and complete maintenence records for $2995.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>

06-12-2002, 12:16 PM	#8
riot Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 348 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hmmm...I paid $3,500 for my 92 240sx SE and it had 85,000 miles on it.  One 80 year old owner who bought it new and garage kept it all 10 years.   <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blush.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':blush:'>   He also had every record of maintenance on it!  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> I'm happy with my purchase  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/notify.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':notify:'> -ryan

06-12-2002, 12:22 PM	#9
silvia240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: SoCal Posts: 438 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	in hp, i was down graded from a 89 rx-7.  I was pushing 200hp at the wheels and the way the rotory sounds, brings back memories.  But i bought the 240 cauz no one has it and i really dont need speed now so i am still happy.  I bought my car from a white dude that just bought himself a shinny new porsche.  He dumped his car off to me for 10,500 with 40k. I got a great deal. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>