Thinking about getting a 240sx
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Thinking about getting a 240sx
I want a DD that's fun while I toy and break **** on the miata. Also winter time is coming up, and my soft top is not really water proof. So I'm looking at s13 240sx's to buy for this winter, etc. Anybody here own one? What should I look for when purchasing one? I'm not expecting a great car here, just looking for something that will get me around and get the usual pamper I give my cars.
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Not sure where you're located but I think your biggest problem is going to be finding one that hasn't been completely destroyed to **** by drifter kids. If you're in California, they are apparently really difficult to get through smog. A friend of mine used 2 cats in line and changed everything emissions related and still couldn't get his to pass.
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Check the frame rails and if it came with one of those "Aero by Nerf" foam rear spoilers the odds are the hatch under it is completely rusted out. The hatches also tend to rust inside the rear wheel wells.
I had a KA-T S13 hatch for about two months and then sold it because I didn't really care for it. It wasn't too awesome to daily. The stock seats suck, it's really noisy inside (very little factory insulation), the interiors on those cars are super ghetto too, most stuff splits/breaks from sun exposure, mileage isn't too hot either (even when not turbo'd).
Like was mentioned above, buy an EG Civic hatch for equivalent cash, relish in the sweet mileage and near 0 maintenance/issues.
I had a KA-T S13 hatch for about two months and then sold it because I didn't really care for it. It wasn't too awesome to daily. The stock seats suck, it's really noisy inside (very little factory insulation), the interiors on those cars are super ghetto too, most stuff splits/breaks from sun exposure, mileage isn't too hot either (even when not turbo'd).
Like was mentioned above, buy an EG Civic hatch for equivalent cash, relish in the sweet mileage and near 0 maintenance/issues.
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The guy took the spoiler off so I think it probably lacks rust in that area. As for the frame rails, I will take a look when I go to Charlotte Thursday. I'd really prefer a 240 regardless of the interior/gas mileage because of the cheap price, RWD, and good aftermarket support. Plus try finding a decent EG hatch around here. Those things are gold to everybody around here, and priced as it too.