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240sxdrifterS14 · 08-24-2008, 04:04 PM

I just ran into a guy today that was is his 60's who had a 92 SE 240sx. I asked him if he wanted sell it and he said no but that he gets younger guys that ask him all that all the time. He said that he drove the car all over the country and that it had 318,000 miles on it and that it was never rebuilt. That was crazy to me i had never heard of them lasting that long. Anyone else no of high mileage 240's?

MrMcgarrett · 08-24-2008, 04:13 PM

Not on the road but I found one at the junkyard that had 350K on the odometer. It's funny too because the car was so clean. Perfect body, clean paint, mint interior complete with an uncracked dash, sunroof shade, and floormats. The engine bay was clean as well, engine looked rebuilt.

I saw another that has over 400k miles on it but it looked like it came straight out of Mad Max lol

NSDCA · 08-24-2008, 06:06 PM

most of the high mileage 240's ive seen have been in the best shape..as far as paint, dings, all original. that goes to show just how well the KA motor was built.

found this a few years ago maybe 3 years ago when i first had my s14.

s14gmo · 08-24-2008, 06:24 PM

My 240sx has 220,000 miles and still runs good.

silviaguy240 · 08-24-2008, 11:14 PM

guy that works at the dealer next to me has a pignose that has like 350k on it.

phobos · 08-24-2008, 11:37 PM

Yeah, high-milage KA stories are a lot more common now. The KA was a really well-built motor.

projekt_s13 · 08-24-2008, 11:40 PM

My old ka took a shit on me at 130k and this was before I started abusing it.

MrFairlady · 08-25-2008, 12:06 AM

When I bought mine...it was in EXCELLENT condition - no Cracked dash Everything works w/ a Few dents. had 189,000

Now ODO Reads 196k (SR now) and my KA is in my Buddies car that has not 1 issue.Not a Single leak or anything.

This is why when I Sell the Supra I'm buying another one.

TravisSW · 08-25-2008, 03:36 AM

I'm at 280k+ miles right now. Just did some seals and minor stuff, nothing serious and keep up with oil changes, burning oil, my compression is on my signature, and it still takes a beating w/o getting a mark on it!

KAs ftw.

Oh ya, Wana-drift reminded me. I don't leak at all, granted I got some extra cash and decided to take care of any leaks. Which only consisted of: one of the power steering hoses, front main seal/valve cover seal (only 'cause I never replaced 'em after doing work to that area).

Nothing leaks onto the floor is what I can say!

WaNa-DrIft · 08-25-2008, 03:40 AM

Crap that 240 must be leaking everywhere...well at least by the tranny..that factory seal suck...oww i just changed my oil..im almost at 250k..-_-

dops13 · 08-25-2008, 03:58 AM

Im at 280K+... not sure if the previous owner rebuild the engine, but it was well taken care of before i got to it, haha.

rb25_s13*CHUKI · 08-25-2008, 05:56 AM

Damn you guys got some high mileage! I don't think mine could handle any more than It already has

onehundredoctane · 08-25-2008, 06:18 AM

S14 I recently purchased has 258k on the clock, and this car wasn't really even taken car of that great, but still pulls through the gears like a champ. Obviously it needs small stuff like an oil seal, and a iacv but if you take good care of something there's not reason it shouldn't last longer than the sheet metal.

s13dan · 08-26-2008, 12:28 PM

i knew a guy that had 250k but thats the highest i have ever seen, till now.

***CrimsonRockett*** · 08-26-2008, 12:36 PM

I'm at 61k on my '92...

Damn high mileage KA.

Sileighty_DRFT89 · 08-26-2008, 05:36 PM

bought mine at 250k. its at about 280k now. just got new plugs and wires. she runs like a champ ka24de by the way.

808_s13 · 08-26-2008, 06:18 PM

im at 170,000 with my s14.
still runs strong. if you give it some
TLC, and some engine tune-up's once in a while,
you'd have a dependable 240.

-makua[ace]

**S13SilviaGirl** · 08-26-2008, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrimsonRockett

I'm at 61k on my '92...

Damn high mileage KA.

Again, a big FUCK YOU!

But, on topic, my dad gets asked to sell his 240 all the time, he tells the kids "nope, I am saving it for my grand daughter" to which they reply "damn she's lucky"....haha, he loves his damn car soooo much, I doubt he will even give it to her... hah. He calls it his "little red truck". Oh any my van has about 506,XXX miles on it

808_s13 · 08-27-2008, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S13SilviaGirl

Oh any my van has about 506,XXX miles on it

is that shit legal?

haha

-makua[ace]

SomedaySoon · 08-27-2008, 02:02 AM

Mine has 311,000.

TravisSW · 08-27-2008, 02:22 AM

Here is a piccy:

sldbyuramg · 08-26-2008, 06:43 PM

im sure if you dont try to drift your car or rev it at every stoplight anyone can get there car somewhere around 200k. 300+ i think comes with a little luck, good maintenance can only get you so far...sometimes you just get a shitty built engine.
that is unless you have an AMG motor...which are all hand built by one mechanic and that mechanic has his name stamped into the motor. talk about Quality Control

Chernobyl · 08-26-2008, 10:39 PM

It all depends on how well it's taken care of.

Maintain any car well and it will last a long time.

Mine has 176k and I abuse it all the time. I also check just about everything religiously though. We'll see how long it lasts.

SexPanda · 08-26-2008, 10:54 PM

my old 89 had 190,000 on it. Compression was 150 on all 4 cylinders, give or take literally only 3 or 4 PSI. Didnt leak much oil at all, ran strong, and only occasionally had a slight valve tick... From me not using the correct viscosity oil during the winter.

The KA is a wonderful engine.

silnismo · 08-26-2008, 11:14 PM

Mine died at 176,xxx

But it was turbo'ed at 106,xxx.

not bad, withstood about 70,000 worth of compress air forced down its throat on stock internals before pooping oil everywhere.

xpertsnowcarver · 08-27-2008, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NSDCA

found this a few years ago maybe 3 years ago when i first had my s14.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...s1/s14331k.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...1/s14331kk.jpg

wow.... $7k for 331k mi!? ridiculus... wat i find amazing is 300k+ mi with one owner... thats dedication to ur car..

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrimsonRockett

I'm at 61k on my '92...

Damn high mileage KA.

im a 91 barely broke 90k

Quote:

Originally Posted by S13SilviaGirl

Oh any my van has about 506,XXX miles on it

thats incredible... my moms 90 accord lasted 390k mi original everything. only owner. traded it in for a new lexus.

Quote:

Originally Posted by silnismo

Mine died at 176,xxx

But it was turbo'ed at 106,xxx.

not bad, withstood about 70,000 worth of compress air forced down its throat on stock internals before pooping oil everywhere.

hahaha, poopin' oil huh? almost twice what i see on average..

Rayne · 08-27-2008, 04:05 AM

my 92 coupe and my DD have over 200,000

08-24-2008, 04:04 PM	#1
240sxdrifterS14 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: FL Age: 35 Posts: 146 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Crazy Mileage!!! I just ran into a guy today that was is his 60's who had a 92 SE 240sx. I asked him if he wanted sell it and he said no but that he gets younger guys that ask him all that all the time. He said that he drove the car all over the country and that it had 318,000 miles on it and that it was never rebuilt. That was crazy to me i had never heard of them lasting that long. Anyone else no of high mileage 240's? __________________

08-24-2008, 11:14 PM	#5
silviaguy240 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Delaware Age: 36 Posts: 3,719 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	guy that works at the dealer next to me has a pignose that has like 350k on it. __________________

08-24-2008, 11:40 PM	#7
projekt_s13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chico/Pittsburg, CA Age: 39 Posts: 2,801 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: projekt_s13 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	My old ka took a shit on me at 130k and this was before I started abusing it. __________________

08-25-2008, 12:06 AM	#8
MrFairlady Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fascination Street,N.C Age: 46 Posts: 1,701 Trader Rating: (31) Rides Gallery: MrFairlady Feedback Score: 31 reviews	When I bought mine...it was in EXCELLENT condition - no Cracked dash Everything works w/ a Few dents. had 189,000 Now ODO Reads 196k (SR now) and my KA is in my Buddies car that has not 1 issue.Not a Single leak or anything. This is why when I Sell the Supra I'm buying another one. __________________ z-tERty-2

08-25-2008, 03:36 AM	#9
TravisSW Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Age: 40 Posts: 2,071 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	I'm at 280k+ miles right now. Just did some seals and minor stuff, nothing serious and keep up with oil changes, burning oil, my compression is on my signature, and it still takes a beating w/o getting a mark on it! KAs ftw. Oh ya, Wana-drift reminded me. I don't leak at all, granted I got some extra cash and decided to take care of any leaks. Which only consisted of: one of the power steering hoses, front main seal/valve cover seal (only 'cause I never replaced 'em after doing work to that area). Nothing leaks onto the floor is what I can say! __________________ 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo (951) 1995 Nissan 240sx (S14) Miss ya.

08-24-2008, 04:13 PM	#2
MrMcgarrett Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pomona, CA Age: 43 Posts: 5,591 Trader Rating: (313) Feedback Score: 313 reviews	Not on the road but I found one at the junkyard that had 350K on the odometer. It's funny too because the car was so clean. Perfect body, clean paint, mint interior complete with an uncracked dash, sunroof shade, and floormats. The engine bay was clean as well, engine looked rebuilt. I saw another that has over 400k miles on it but it looked like it came straight out of Mad Max lol

08-24-2008, 06:06 PM	#3
NSDCA Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 156 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	most of the high mileage 240's ive seen have been in the best shape..as far as paint, dings, all original. that goes to show just how well the KA motor was built. found this a few years ago maybe 3 years ago when i first had my s14.

08-24-2008, 06:24 PM	#4
s14gmo Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San diego CA / Charlotte NC Age: 36 Posts: 1,195 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	My 240sx has 220,000 miles and still runs good.

08-24-2008, 11:37 PM	#6
phobos Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: chino's hills Posts: 167 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Yeah, high-milage KA stories are a lot more common now. The KA was a really well-built motor.

08-25-2008, 03:40 AM	#10
WaNa-DrIft Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Saint Paul, MN Age: 38 Posts: 113 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Crap that 240 must be leaking everywhere...well at least by the tranny..that factory seal suck...oww i just changed my oil..im almost at 250k..-_- __________________ Where ohh where to find my love...Silvia, please come to me once more. Last edited by WaNa-DrIft; 08-25-2008 at 03:41 AM.. Reason: opps

08-25-2008, 03:58 AM	#11
dops13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: san diego Posts: 732 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Im at 280K+... not sure if the previous owner rebuild the engine, but it was well taken care of before i got to it, haha.

08-25-2008, 05:56 AM	#12
rb25_s13*CHUKI Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cali Age: 36 Posts: 2,759 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Damn you guys got some high mileage! I don't think mine could handle any more than It already has __________________ Obliterate

08-25-2008, 06:18 AM	#13
onehundredoctane Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Greensborough, NC Posts: 2,783 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	S14 I recently purchased has 258k on the clock, and this car wasn't really even taken car of that great, but still pulls through the gears like a champ. Obviously it needs small stuff like an oil seal, and a iacv but if you take good care of something there's not reason it shouldn't last longer than the sheet metal.

08-26-2008, 12:28 PM	#14
s13dan Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 1,519 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	i knew a guy that had 250k but thats the highest i have ever seen, till now. __________________ 89 240sx hatch #933-the hot rod 91 240sx coupe #131,603-the daily

08-26-2008, 05:36 PM	#16
Sileighty_DRFT89 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: LaVerne Age: 35 Posts: 960 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	bought mine at 250k. its at about 280k now. just got new plugs and wires. she runs like a champ ka24de by the way. __________________ 11:11 333

08-27-2008, 02:02 AM	#20
SomedaySoon Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 18 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mine has 311,000.

08-27-2008, 02:22 AM	#21
TravisSW Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Age: 40 Posts: 2,071 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Here is a piccy: __________________ 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo (951) 1995 Nissan 240sx (S14) Miss ya.

08-26-2008, 06:43 PM	#22
sldbyuramg Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: san diego Age: 43 Posts: 276 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	im sure if you dont try to drift your car or rev it at every stoplight anyone can get there car somewhere around 200k. 300+ i think comes with a little luck, good maintenance can only get you so far...sometimes you just get a shitty built engine. that is unless you have an AMG motor...which are all hand built by one mechanic and that mechanic has his name stamped into the motor. talk about Quality Control

08-26-2008, 10:39 PM	#23
Chernobyl Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Denver, CO Age: 42 Posts: 1,563 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	It all depends on how well it's taken care of. Maintain any car well and it will last a long time. Mine has 176k and I abuse it all the time. I also check just about everything religiously though. We'll see how long it lasts.

08-26-2008, 10:54 PM	#24
SexPanda Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Where ever there is free beer Posts: 3,239 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	my old 89 had 190,000 on it. Compression was 150 on all 4 cylinders, give or take literally only 3 or 4 PSI. Didnt leak much oil at all, ran strong, and only occasionally had a slight valve tick... From me not using the correct viscosity oil during the winter. The KA is a wonderful engine. __________________ BRAND NEW GReddy PRofec E-01 EBC for sale, Cheap!

08-27-2008, 04:05 AM	#27
Rayne Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 676 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Rayne Feedback Score: 0 reviews	my 92 coupe and my DD have over 200,000 __________________ Do need the Factory Service Manual? Click here.