# Noob Looking into 89 240sx :) **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Off Topic\ **Created:** [August 25, 2010, 9:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/noob-looking-into-89-240sx/159545 "2010-08-25T21:25:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![DirtySpec](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dirtyspec/32/5918_2.png) [@DirtySpec](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DirtySpec)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2010, 9:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/noob-looking-into-89-240sx/159545/1 "2010-08-25T21:25:10Z")
Hey guys just joined and I’m gonna ask the old age question “is this a good buy” lol I have no idea about 240’s. I’v got and 06 Spec-V and this will be my DD. I’m going to check it out this friday so I’m hoping the undercarriage is not rusted out. What do you think a 20 year old car has done lol Here’s the add: _it makes me sad to even have to post this ad but i have no choice. i just recently put it back on the road after a long winter of waiting and my insurance company wants to charge me 600+ dollars a month to insure it. the insurance rate is not due to the car itself but because i am not 21 and live in brampton. it didnt take much time to realize i had to sell it._ _this is an 89 240 coupe. its the lx model meaning it has power windows, locks, mirrors, and sunroof. i bought the car just over a year ago and have upgraded multiple things. heres the list:_ _ENGINE_ _redtop sr with about 110k_ _koyo rad_ _large front mount with greddy piping_ _turbosmart bov_ _battery relocated to the trunk_ _slim fans_ _oil catch can_ _cone air filter_ _megan 3 inch down pipe_ _2.5 inch cat back_ _tranny was replaced with a newer used sr tranny_ _new exedy stage one clutch. less than 2000k. installed by ryiad_ _stainless steel power steering high pressure line_ _walbro 255 fuel pump in a mint 180sx sending unit_ _new thermostat_ _brand new ngk bkr7 plugs_ _always run mobile one full synthetic with nissan filters since i bought it_ _SUSPENSION_ _front and rear strut and sway bars_ _front traction rods_ _megan inner and outer tie rod ends_ _megan springs on i believe koni blue shocks. came on car when i bought it._ _megan rear upper control arms_ _megan rear toe arms_ _TIRES_ _stock 15 inch. 7 spokes painted bronze_ _rear tires have about 70% left. yokohama avid trz_ _front tires are being replaced with newer used all season tires_ _INTERIOR_ _s14 cloth front seats_ _short shifter with weighted shift knob_ _boost gauge_ _A pillar 2 gauge pod with volts and a/f. not connected._ _jdm cluster_ _sony deck with alpine speakers_ _EXTERIOR_ _180sx replica side skirts. mocked now but can be properly installed and painted for the sale._ _94 maxima spoiler_ _chuki bumper_ _brake pads are brand new all around._ _calipers painted red._ _stock window tint._ _i just recently did a 4 wheel alignment after installing the suspension arms. the car is running stock boost and was a daily driver. the rpm tach doesnt seem to be working but im looking into it. i think just a loose connection._ _i have spare parts laying around also._ _300zx front calipers_ _4 tear drop rims with no tires_ _pignose front lip_ _pignose bumper_ _and a few other things i cant remember right now_ _car is sold as is_ _4000 obo_ The owner is a training to be a mazda tech or is and has change mutiple gaskets. Has said the turbo has minimal play and when he had the head of or cover it looked pretty good on the inside. Are there any secrets that I should know about 240’s? Is 89 a good year or should I look for newer? Is 89 a good tuning platform or are newer models easier/better/more parts? Anyways thanks for the help, seems like a very open and advance site with a lot of good info and less mumbo jumbo. And let me know if I shouldn;t even be posting here :S [http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAdLargeImage?AdId=224828122&back=-1&ImageIndex=1](http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAdLargeImage?AdId=224828122&back=-1&ImageIndex=1) ---
**Author:** ![Wongger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/41988e/32.png) [@Wongger](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wongger)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2010, 9:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/noob-looking-into-89-240sx/159545/2 "2010-08-25T21:35:24Z")
Check frame rails - they are rusted almost always lol. Maybe thats why its so cheap. Check floors 89 has the exact same parts from 89-94. only difference is it came with a SOHC engine, and a different front end. car already has an sr so you wont need to do an engine swap. Looks alright ---
**Author:** ![m\_wolfenden](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ce73a5/32.png) [@m\_wolfenden](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/m_wolfenden)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2010, 9:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/noob-looking-into-89-240sx/159545/3 "2010-08-25T21:35:35Z")
well for 4000 from the pics it looks like a decent deal…make sure the engine isnt blown and yea their is lots of room to make the car better and faster. take somebody with u who knows…check frame rails, do a comp test a few things to make sure your not getting hoooped ---
**Author:** ![DirtySpec](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dirtyspec/32/5918_2.png) [@DirtySpec](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DirtySpec)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2010, 10:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/noob-looking-into-89-240sx/159545/4 "2010-08-25T22:29:25Z")
Well he’s the third owner and he has kept it in the garage last winter (so mabey it’s nice enough to wanna keep in your grandma’s garage) When he got it I think it was over heating or somthing and the thermostat was gutted so coolant kept running (that why it was repalced) I’v heard that being done on QR’s (Spec-V’s) but was told not to. What do you think of a 3’ downpipe into a 2.5’ exhaust?? Thinking I may wanna upgrade but is it worth it on the stock turbo? (getting ahead of myself) Nice thing is my Spec shares teh same bolt pattern LOL 😃 ---
**Author:** ![DirtySpec](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dirtyspec/32/5918_2.png) [@DirtySpec](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DirtySpec)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2010, 9:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/noob-looking-into-89-240sx/159545/5 "2010-08-26T09:18:30Z")
Anyone else?? Open to opionions. I just don’t know the condition of these and thier back grounds. I know my Spec had a ton of recalls and some time the QR would eat the stock cat. Just wondering if there’s anything like that I should watch for. ---
**Author:** ![XxNISMOxX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/3e96dc/32.png) [@XxNISMOxX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XxNISMOxX)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2010, 5:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/noob-looking-into-89-240sx/159545/6 "2010-09-05T17:14:32Z")
I know the guy that’s selling this car. I work at nissan and he works at mazda right across from me at the brampton auto mall. It’s a good buy. Not the prettiest car out there but its a good car. structurally pretty good, which is hard to find with any Canadian driven s chassis. ---
**Author:** ![DirtySpec](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dirtyspec/32/5918_2.png) [@DirtySpec](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DirtySpec)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2010, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/noob-looking-into-89-240sx/159545/7 "2010-09-09T18:51:32Z")
> [@XxNISMOxX](#): > > I know the guy that’s selling this car. I work at nissan and he works at mazda right across from me at the brampton auto mall. It’s a good buy. Not the prettiest car out there but its a good car. structurally pretty good, which is hard to find with any Canadian driven s chassis. thanks Nismo ---
**Author:** ![DirtySpec](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dirtyspec/32/5918_2.png) [@DirtySpec](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DirtySpec)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2010, 12:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/noob-looking-into-89-240sx/159545/8 "2010-11-06T12:24:30Z")
So I have bought the car. Little disapointed in ways mostly because I’m nto driving it lol. Wiring is terrible but the previous own has tryied hes best to fix it. Tach doesn’t work I think its still the KA tack, A/F and Volts gauge do not work but they are very nice gauges lol. And this coolant leak is bugging me. Car is super quick and the back end loves to come out. I remeber driving home I thought the tach was broken because it would just barry it’s self so fast lol. Little TLC and she should be lovely. Would like to get some OG members to have a look at it. Fill me in in what I need to do. An SR swap electrician would be a big help. Anyways looking forward to the meets either in my 240 or Spec-V since the Sentra community isn’t to huge and my cars like no other ;D And I’m always looking for a helping hand as I’m not super handy but I’v got cooled beer and I party so help a brother out homies!!