Like the subject says, I’m selling my 240. This car has been a very good, solid, consistent daily driver, but I just picked up a Subaru wagon and I have another sports car (Rx-7), so something’s got to go! Details below.
1991 S13 Nissan 240sx Hatchback (White)
*** EDIT: See pics below! ***
Body and Suspension:
- Mileage on Body is approx 270,XXX km. However, a lot has been rebuilt (see below).
- 17" 6-spoke RDS Wheels, Gunmetal w/ Machined Lip
- Front Tires 70% Tread, Rear Tires BRAND NEW 98% Tread
- Factory 6-spoke Wheels w/ 10% Tread Snow Tires included
- RARE OEM Side Skirts and Rear Valance
- Black Hatch w/ Spoiler and 3rd Brakelight Removed
- NEW Front Sway Bar End Links
- NEW Rear Right Sway Bar End Link
- NEW Power Steering Rack (this thing cost $1,500!!)
- NEW Power Steering Rack Bushings
- ISIS Steel Braided Power Steering Hose
- NEW Front Inner Tie-Rod Ends
- NEW Front Outer Tie-Rod Ends
- (HICAS deleted)
- NEW Rear Outer Tie-Rod Ends
- NEW Rear Left Shock
- Full 4-Wheel Laser Alignment performed after all this suspension work was done! Drives sooo straight and steering is very responsive.*
Engine and Drivetrain:
- '91 Cams
- Oil and Filter Changed religiously every 4,000-5,000km – It’s been about 4,400km since its last oil change but I’m not going to change it because I want people to see how clean this thing stays in-between changes.
- Replaced Spark Plugs (~8,000km ago)
- Resurfaced Flywheel (~40,000km ago)
- Centerforce Dual-Friction Clutch and Pressure Plate
- Pilot Bushing Replaced ~40,000km ago
- B&M Short Shifter (First Gen, so it rattles. Feels amazing though!)
- Differential Fluid Replaced ~20,000km ago including fresh VLSD additive
- All NEW Belts ~10,000km ago
- A lot of the vacuum hoses have been replaced
- The engine had a tear-down refresher rebuild about 40,000km ago. This included: *
- Machined Head
- New Head Gasket
- New Valve Cover Gasket
- Checked and Toleranced Valves
- New Front Cover Gasket
- New Intake Manifold Gasket
- New Exhaust Manifold Gasket
Interior:
- Replaced Gauge Cluster
- Kenwood Audio Deck
- Machined Steel Shift Knob
This car starts on first-crank every time, runs very well, drives straight and smooth, puts out good heat, and has no major mechanical problems whatsoever! I’ll be sorry to see it go.
It needs a couple things. Nothing too huge, just wear-parts mostly. I was going to do these things and then drive it for another year, but I got a really good deal on the Subaru.
Areas of concern (and solutions) are:
- Crack on the bottom of the windshield extends beyond the half-way point of the windshield (Replace windshield, or safety it with someone who will overlook this.)
- Rear brake pads are worn down and one is beginning to scrub (Replace rear pads and rotors, less than $100 for you and a couple hours work. I’ll even do it if the price is right.)
- Exhaust leak post-catalytic converter (Clamp it, or get a cat-back exhaust.)
- Hole in the driver side front frame rail, like every other Canadian S13 on the road. (Cut and weld. Again, I can get this done if the price is right. I even have some 3/16" mild steel plate which can be used.)
- Brake master cylinder was replaced just before I purchased the car and I think the guy who did it managed to damage one of the seals. There is a slow, but consistent fluid leak from the back of the master cylinder. It just started leaking a couple months ago, and only when it’s cold out. (Replace the broken seal or get a rebuilt master cylinder. I think last I checked they were about $80.)
Because it needs these few things it will not pass a legitimate safety, so I am selling it AS-IS. Nothing too difficult for anyone who knows how to use a wrench. I just don’t have the time to do it myself which is forcing me to sell the car for less than it’s worth; so consider this a chance to save some change! My loss, your gain.
Asking $2700 $2500 obo, AS-IS. I believe the E-test is still valid. I will negotiate selling it Certified and E-tested for the right price, but if you’re half decent with a wrench (or know someone who is) you can save a few bucks and do this stuff yourself.
PICS HERE: http://www.flickr.com/photos/75503668@N00/sets/72157625215134177
