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I'm getting another car!...I think
I'm looking at a 96' Nissan 240sx with 81k on it. From what I've heard these cars are pretty much bullet proof, and I've been thinking about getting a new car for a while. The price is right, and going this root I'll be able to keep the SVX as well. Of course the SVX will be a lot more fun in the snow, so the 240 will probably be parked in the driveway for a while.
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-Steve Member #895(the member formerly known as BurgundyBeast) 01' MSM Lexus IS300 |
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Nice. Those newer 240SX's look pretty sharp and are pretty fun for a compact rwd coupe. Good luck!
-Chike
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Good choice. I have a '93 240SX fastback that I bought to autocross almost two years ago. Its become the daily beater along the way, while the SVX snoozes in the garage on weekdays. The "blue beast" has 248K on the original engine, 5 speed tranny, clutch, & suspension. However, don't attempt any foolish playing in the snow, without 200 lbs of scrap iron in the trunk.
Have fun. Ron.
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Looks like the 240 isn't going to happen. The seller said it was an SE model, but upon reviewing the pics it's definately a base. The base has 4-lug steel wheels, but the SE has 5-lug alloys.
Oh well, I'll keep my eyes open for another...
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-Steve Member #895(the member formerly known as BurgundyBeast) 01' MSM Lexus IS300 |
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Mine's a "base" model. Crank windows, cloth seats & one less lugnut to lose. Nonetheless, its the best $100 I ever spent.
Ron.
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Good s**t happened. 69 was worth the wait. '92 stock semi-pristine ebony - 160K '96 Grand Caravan - 240K '01 Miata SE - 79K '07 Chrysler Pacifica - 60k - future money pit. |
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The last gen 240SX look real nice, especially if you do a Silvia conversion. Like always, Japan got the better looking version then we got.
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Heck there are skyline owners putting G35 and infiniti badges on their cars, where you see likewise acura owners putting honda badges on their cars... It is all in the name of being "different".
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to them Its "all about USdM Yo!1!" seriously, we want clear corner lights, they want amber tinted ones. We want all red tail lights, they way the ones with the orange corners... for 99% of the people that modify their cars, its just about being different. Having parts and a look that no one else has. So they buy USDM parts, we buy JDM parts. Oh and by the way, Skylines are WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY overhyped. They're common over there, and are really not anything special. Even the GS-Rs aren't "special". I honestly think the Supra outclasses the skyline in most categories. Its just that we dont' have it, so we want it.
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Greg 97 Red SVX LSi clean 96 Black SVX LSi beater 90 Red Eclipse GSX track ho 99 Ford F250 work horse My Locker |
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The one I jsut bought has a Borked engine in it so yeah welcome to the club?
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86 GMC Jimmy Blue and Silver- R.I.P. 87 Integra RS ~228k miles R.I.P. 92 SVX LS-L Perly ~186k R.I.P. 89 240sx se red ~165k miles Gone and unknown 89 240sx se Black~185k R.I.P. 85 Toyota pickup ~205k R.I.P. 85 BMW 325e ~ Gone and unknown 85 Ford Mustang getting engine swap now! 05 Colorado ~108k Daily Driver |
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86 GMC Jimmy Blue and Silver- R.I.P. 87 Integra RS ~228k miles R.I.P. 92 SVX LS-L Perly ~186k R.I.P. 89 240sx se red ~165k miles Gone and unknown 89 240sx se Black~185k R.I.P. 85 Toyota pickup ~205k R.I.P. 85 BMW 325e ~ Gone and unknown 85 Ford Mustang getting engine swap now! 05 Colorado ~108k Daily Driver |
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