# FS: 1997 Nissan 200sx - winter beater $500!

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**Created:** [June 16, 2008, 8:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-nissan-200sx-winter-beater-500/50118 "2008-06-16T20:11:34Z")\
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**Author:** ![dcrdev](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/db5fbb/32.png) [@dcrdev](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dcrdev)\
**Post date:** [June 16, 2008, 8:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-nissan-200sx-winter-beater-500/50118/1 "2008-06-16T20:11:34Z")

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I am selling my current DD because I am looking buying a newer car. The currently has 120xxx miles on it. It’s in running condition.

All power options - including sunroof work. AC still blows cold. Radio works.

Car was rear ended before I bought it - Back bumper cover needs to be replaced, trunk will also not open(seats fold down to get to the trunk if you need the space) Or if you care - you can probably get it fixed.

Car does have a CEL on, and have not had a chance to find out what it was for since it’s already inspected.

Front suspension needs work

I had 4 brand new tires put on it Februrary. It also has newer brakes. fairly new battery and alternator.

KBB Prices

Excellent $3120  
Good $2745  
Fair $2300

Given it’s current condition - I am going to say it’s worth less than $1000 and will take best offer. Lowballers welcome. Anyone that needs a beater this winter, you may want to consider this.

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**Author:** ![articzap](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/articzap/32/7361_2.png) [@articzap](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/articzap)\
**Post date:** [June 16, 2008, 8:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-nissan-200sx-winter-beater-500/50118/2 "2008-06-16T20:15:02Z")

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In for pictures.

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**Author:** ![dcrdev](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/db5fbb/32.png) [@dcrdev](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dcrdev)\
**Post date:** [June 16, 2008, 8:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-nissan-200sx-winter-beater-500/50118/3 "2008-06-16T20:17:37Z")

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Pics are up…

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**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\
**Post date:** [June 16, 2008, 8:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-nissan-200sx-winter-beater-500/50118/4 "2008-06-16T20:32:38Z")

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dam raised the price 100$ already… glws my neighbor has one and they drive it everywhere, seems to be a pretty reliable car. they also have some rust issues, maybe its just the car

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**Author:** ![dcrdev](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/db5fbb/32.png) [@dcrdev](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dcrdev)\
**Post date:** [June 16, 2008, 9:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-nissan-200sx-winter-beater-500/50118/5 "2008-06-16T21:04:48Z")

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> [@95LS1t](#):
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> dam raised the price 100$ already… glws my neighbor has one and they drive it everywhere, seems to be a pretty reliable car. they also have some rust issues, maybe its just the car

Im honestly not looking to get much for it, need it gone asap.

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**Author:** ![Bull49](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bull49/32/7381_2.png) [@Bull49](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bull49)\
**Post date:** [June 16, 2008, 9:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-nissan-200sx-winter-beater-500/50118/6 "2008-06-16T21:09:26Z")

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if this was manual, it would be mine, glws.

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**Author:** ![Boosted3g](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7cd45c/32.png) [@Boosted3g](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boosted3g)\
**Post date:** [June 16, 2008, 10:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-nissan-200sx-winter-beater-500/50118/7 "2008-06-16T22:30:15Z")

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bump for a good guy; steve what are you buying? if you say an eclipse or an evo i will murder you 😃

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**Author:** ![Bassdegrime](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bassdegrime/32/5027_2.png) [@Bassdegrime](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bassdegrime)\
**Post date:** [June 17, 2008, 9:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-nissan-200sx-winter-beater-500/50118/8 "2008-06-17T09:30:24Z")

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bump, if only the trunk opened i would have been all over this

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**Author:** ![TESTICLE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/testicle/32/7436_2.png) [@TESTICLE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TESTICLE)\
**Post date:** [June 17, 2008, 2:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-nissan-200sx-winter-beater-500/50118/9 "2008-06-17T14:04:06Z")

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pmed

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**Author:** ![dcrdev](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/db5fbb/32.png) [@dcrdev](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dcrdev)\
**Post date:** [June 17, 2008, 8:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-nissan-200sx-winter-beater-500/50118/10 "2008-06-17T20:37:57Z")

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**Author:** ![dcrdev](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/db5fbb/32.png) [@dcrdev](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dcrdev)\
**Post date:** [December 1, 2008, 2:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-nissan-200sx-winter-beater-500/50118/11 "2008-12-01T14:30:40Z")

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bump - need it gone this week.

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**Author:** ![TradersBASE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tradersbase/32/5321_2.png) [@TradersBASE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TradersBASE)\
**Post date:** [December 1, 2008, 2:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-nissan-200sx-winter-beater-500/50118/12 "2008-12-01T14:45:39Z")

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What’s wrong with the front suspension?  
When is the inspection good till?  
Any check done on the CEL?

Thanks

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**Author:** ![dcrdev](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/db5fbb/32.png) [@dcrdev](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dcrdev)\
**Post date:** [December 1, 2008, 2:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-nissan-200sx-winter-beater-500/50118/13 "2008-12-01T14:51:15Z")

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The inspection is good until march I believe.

It needs:  
1 tierod  
1 wheel bearing  
1 cv shaft

I would get it fixed and just drive it till it dies, but I really just want to get a new car. taking any reasonable offer at this point.

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**Author:** ![dcrdev](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/db5fbb/32.png) [@dcrdev](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dcrdev)\
**Post date:** [December 2, 2008, 5:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-nissan-200sx-winter-beater-500/50118/14 "2008-12-02T17:58:57Z")

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$500? It’s either that or i’ll just junk it.

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**Author:** ![Mr\_T](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mr_t/32/7454_2.png) [@Mr\_T](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mr_T)\
**Post date:** [December 2, 2008, 6:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-nissan-200sx-winter-beater-500/50118/15 "2008-12-02T18:01:09Z")

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> [@xcapandinkx](#):
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> $500? It’s either that or i’ll just junk it.

trades for anything lol?

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**Author:** ![dcrdev](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/db5fbb/32.png) [@dcrdev](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dcrdev)\
**Post date:** [December 2, 2008, 6:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-nissan-200sx-winter-beater-500/50118/16 "2008-12-02T18:01:52Z")

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haha that’s kind of funny. pm me what you’ve got

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**Author:** ![Karter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e480ec/32.png) [@Karter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Karter)\
**Post date:** [December 2, 2008, 6:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-nissan-200sx-winter-beater-500/50118/17 "2008-12-02T18:10:44Z")

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> [@xcapandinkx](#):
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> $500? It’s either that or i’ll just junk it.

scrap prices are so far down you’ll get sub 100$ for a junk car. i can beat the scrap price if it comes to that.

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**Author:** ![dcrdev](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/db5fbb/32.png) [@dcrdev](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dcrdev)\
**Post date:** [December 2, 2008, 6:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-nissan-200sx-winter-beater-500/50118/18 "2008-12-02T18:21:23Z")

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> [@Just Karter](#):
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> scrap prices are so far down you’ll get sub 100$ for a junk car. i can beat the scrap price if it comes to that.

o well that sux. I was under the impression I would get decent money from junkyard.

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**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\
**Post date:** [December 2, 2008, 6:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-nissan-200sx-winter-beater-500/50118/19 "2008-12-02T18:23:07Z")

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No, he is right steel has plummeted as well as copper. Copper took over a 30% dive in the last month alone.

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**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\
**Post date:** [December 2, 2008, 6:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-nissan-200sx-winter-beater-500/50118/20 "2008-12-02T18:25:53Z")

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> [@tpgsr](#):
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> No, he is right steel has plummeted as well as copper. Copper took over a 30% dive in the last month alone.

explains why the copper is never missing anymore at the tyc :lol:

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