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SR_TeXaN · 03-24-2004, 08:21 PM

I found a 92 fastback SE in my area for sale, the only reason i havent bought it yet is becuase im hesitant because the KA motor has 199k on it. Thats a helluva alot of miles. I've looked the car over somewhat as best i could. No major flaws Interior/Exterior for a 92. Im wondering what to lookout for (potential problems) on a car this old and with as many miles as it has.

YoungRookie · 03-24-2004, 08:38 PM

My 92 has 211,000 miles and it runs decent, in serious need of a clutch tho. But make sure you check all your fuel lines because on mine one of them was like deteriorting(sp) so then i replaced them.

SR_TeXaN · 03-24-2004, 08:48 PM

How much did that set you back?

misnomer · 03-24-2004, 08:57 PM

How much are they asking? 199k is a helluva lot of miles. . . Then again, my DOHC KA is still kicking ass at 170k. . . I have every confidence I'll break 200k without major problems.

He is probably talking about one of the rubber fuel lines. . . a couple bucks to replace- no big deal. I don't expect one of the hardlines was going bad.

SR_TeXaN · 03-24-2004, 09:23 PM

asking 3k, Bluebook value is around 2k, Its at a used car lot so i think talking the guy down is going to be hard. Im short on cash and only have about 3k, i dont want to buy it then everything start going to shit on it.

nokeone · 03-24-2004, 10:39 PM

$1500...cause of the miles....and swoop on it..just walk up with cash...

NinjaGaiden · 03-24-2004, 11:42 PM

DUDE! definitely don't give $3k

If you are really desperate no more than $2k, u'll find more if he wont sell it to you for $1500

brokenben · 03-25-2004, 12:18 AM

word. 3000 is waaaayyy too much. bring the bluebook price to him. ..thats what i wud do.

SR_TeXaN · 03-25-2004, 06:42 AM

yeah i wouldnt pay 3k, not worth the problems, i was thinking like 2k at the most. Thing is it was a CASH only car. Makes me think there is something F'd up and they are trying to get rid of it.

nokeone · 03-25-2004, 10:52 AM

^^ yeah there's somethin wrong with it....it has 200,000 miles on it...lol...i've never purchased a used car with anything but cash...or a money order..which is essentially the same thing...being a cash only transaction would not scare me away...personally..

SR_TeXaN · 03-25-2004, 05:39 PM

what about a low mile ka24 swap on the car? Or should i just go ahead and SR it right away

CreAziaN · 03-25-2004, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SR_TeXaN

what about a low mile ka24 swap on the car? Or should i just go ahead and SR it right away

did you say that you only had 3000? Where's the money for the SR going to come from?

nightwalker · 03-25-2004, 08:04 PM

that car could have a million things wrong with it. We can't tell you over the internet. But if you want a list of possibilities to look for....

rust
fucked up timing chain
blown shocks
leaking tranny
leaking engine
leaking power steering
torn tie rod boots
bent frame
busted axle boots
warped rotors
corroded spark plugs
water leaking into trunk
blown speakers
cum stain on seats
cracked glass
excessive bondo from previous repairs
...I can keep going...
just get a mechanic to go with you

RoYaL FLuSH · 03-25-2004, 08:24 PM

i had my uncle who is a mechnic come with me. if u can't get a mechanic to go with u then ask if u would be able to take it to a garage. if they don't let u then that's a good sign that thers sumthing they don't want u to know about the car. as for the rest of the car, just look out for rust on the frame, under body (especially driver side), wheel wells, area just below the front windshield, and strut towers. also, don't forget to check the small stuff like a/c, heater, power windows and locks, and the gas door/ trunk release latch. you could also look out for choppy body work that was done before they put it on sale. check the fender liners/ wells and tires to look for excess paint mist from recent spraying.

SR_TeXaN · 03-25-2004, 09:12 PM

Nightwalker and Royal Flush, Possibly the best informative post i have read yet Thank you both for your input.
CreAsian, All things come in due time, wasent going to swap right now.....(Ive got plenty of money, just only 3k not tied up in anything else)

russian · 03-25-2004, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nightwalker

that car could have a million things wrong with it. We can't tell you over the internet. But if you want a list of possibilities to look for....

cum stain on seats ...I keep going...

that is some funny shit right there, but its true!

stealthj · 03-26-2004, 02:25 PM

why is evryone SR'ing?

just CA it, waaay less money

SR_TeXaN · 03-26-2004, 05:11 PM

way more pain in the ass!

03-24-2004, 08:21 PM	#1
SR_TeXaN Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dallas,TX Posts: 104 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	92 240 Fb Se I found a 92 fastback SE in my area for sale, the only reason i havent bought it yet is becuase im hesitant because the KA motor has 199k on it. Thats a helluva alot of miles. I've looked the car over somewhat as best i could. No major flaws Interior/Exterior for a 92. Im wondering what to lookout for (potential problems) on a car this old and with as many miles as it has. __________________

03-24-2004, 08:38 PM	#2
YoungRookie Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Geencastle, PA Age: 36 Posts: 1,068 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	My 92 has 211,000 miles and it runs decent, in serious need of a clutch tho. But make sure you check all your fuel lines because on mine one of them was like deteriorting(sp) so then i replaced them. __________________ 92 Hatch, KA-T, T28, 12 PSI, FMIC, 3" TBE, EFI ECU, 440cc Inj, And more...

03-24-2004, 08:48 PM	#3
SR_TeXaN Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dallas,TX Posts: 104 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How much did that set you back? __________________

03-24-2004, 08:57 PM	#4
misnomer Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 2,293 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How much are they asking? 199k is a helluva lot of miles. . . Then again, my DOHC KA is still kicking ass at 170k. . . I have every confidence I'll break 200k without major problems. He is probably talking about one of the rubber fuel lines. . . a couple bucks to replace- no big deal. I don't expect one of the hardlines was going bad. __________________ Rowsdower saves us and saves all the world!

03-24-2004, 09:23 PM	#5
SR_TeXaN Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dallas,TX Posts: 104 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	asking 3k, Bluebook value is around 2k, Its at a used car lot so i think talking the guy down is going to be hard. Im short on cash and only have about 3k, i dont want to buy it then everything start going to shit on it. __________________

03-24-2004, 10:39 PM	#6
nokeone on strike three. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, California Age: 46 Posts: 3,282 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	$1500...cause of the miles....and swoop on it..just walk up with cash... __________________ panda; rockin your socks from the Bay to LA to SD, yay! Pink GodziRa

03-24-2004, 11:42 PM	#7
NinjaGaiden Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Portland, Orygun Posts: 480 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	DUDE! definitely don't give $3k If you are really desperate no more than $2k, u'll find more if he wont sell it to you for $1500 __________________

03-25-2004, 12:18 AM	#8
brokenben Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Francisco Age: 40 Posts: 718 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	word. 3000 is waaaayyy too much. bring the bluebook price to him. ..thats what i wud do.

03-25-2004, 06:42 AM	#9
SR_TeXaN Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dallas,TX Posts: 104 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah i wouldnt pay 3k, not worth the problems, i was thinking like 2k at the most. Thing is it was a CASH only car. Makes me think there is something F'd up and they are trying to get rid of it. __________________

03-25-2004, 10:52 AM	#10
nokeone on strike three. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, California Age: 46 Posts: 3,282 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^^ yeah there's somethin wrong with it....it has 200,000 miles on it...lol...i've never purchased a used car with anything but cash...or a money order..which is essentially the same thing...being a cash only transaction would not scare me away...personally.. __________________ panda; rockin your socks from the Bay to LA to SD, yay! Pink GodziRa

03-25-2004, 05:39 PM	#11
SR_TeXaN Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dallas,TX Posts: 104 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what about a low mile ka24 swap on the car? Or should i just go ahead and SR it right away __________________

03-25-2004, 08:04 PM	#13
nightwalker Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bay area Age: 46 Posts: 2,146 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	that car could have a million things wrong with it. We can't tell you over the internet. But if you want a list of possibilities to look for.... rust fucked up timing chain blown shocks leaking tranny leaking engine leaking power steering torn tie rod boots bent frame busted axle boots warped rotors corroded spark plugs water leaking into trunk blown speakers cum stain on seats cracked glass excessive bondo from previous repairs ...I can keep going... just get a mechanic to go with you __________________ In life, we often cast the line of hope fishing for the best possible opportunity. Sometimes with enough effort, the things we catch are nothing short of amazing.

03-25-2004, 08:24 PM	#14
RoYaL FLuSH Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MTL Posts: 87 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i had my uncle who is a mechnic come with me. if u can't get a mechanic to go with u then ask if u would be able to take it to a garage. if they don't let u then that's a good sign that thers sumthing they don't want u to know about the car. as for the rest of the car, just look out for rust on the frame, under body (especially driver side), wheel wells, area just below the front windshield, and strut towers. also, don't forget to check the small stuff like a/c, heater, power windows and locks, and the gas door/ trunk release latch. you could also look out for choppy body work that was done before they put it on sale. check the fender liners/ wells and tires to look for excess paint mist from recent spraying. __________________

03-25-2004, 09:12 PM	#15
SR_TeXaN Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dallas,TX Posts: 104 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nightwalker and Royal Flush, Possibly the best informative post i have read yet Thank you both for your input. CreAsian, All things come in due time, wasent going to swap right now.....(Ive got plenty of money, just only 3k not tied up in anything else) __________________

03-26-2004, 02:25 PM	#17
stealthj Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: norcal, san jose, sacramento Age: 39 Posts: 425 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	why is evryone SR'ing? just CA it, waaay less money __________________ -Kevin Z31T s13 hicas

03-26-2004, 05:11 PM	#18
SR_TeXaN Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dallas,TX Posts: 104 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	way more pain in the ass! __________________