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  1. 06-04-2007, 07:04 PM #1
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    Default Need Advice

    I need advice, so if you dont have anything that will honestly be helpful, dont say anything.

    I have a 1993 240sx hatch. Black. I really have no idea what its worth but it has a few problems. I also have about 4 grand worth of bills that I am slowly catching up on.

    The 240 is paid off so It only has positive equity.

    Should I sell the car and hope to find a new one later, or keep it so I know that I will have the equity to fall back on?

    I have always loved 240's and it took me forever to find one. What should I do??
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    What kind of shape is it in, body and mechanically?
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    Anytime I'm driving south of I-20 in the perimeter, I play spot the white driver.

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    body is ok. Has 4 screw holes in the hatch where a cf spoiler was. the front end has a primer block and the paint isnt great... Mechanically it runs but overheats. Could be a really good car if I knew where to start. I have a carpet kit and springs to put on it but I want to get the overheat problem fixed before I fuck up the motor. ITs the only stock KA I have seen that doesnt smoke at all
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    Check the thermostat, and the radiator for corrosion and buildup. If both are good, check the water pump. That's not really a complicated thing to fix. As it sits I would keep it if you like it that much IMO. It's not really worth it to sell it and then try and find another one in decent condition down the line. The older they get the harder they will be to find in good shape.
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    Quote Originally Posted by HalfBaked
    Anytime I'm driving south of I-20 in the perimeter, I play spot the white driver.

    Generally I don't count past 10.
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    thats really where I am leaning. I guess if someone was willing to pay the cash for it I would sell it.... but I probably want more than its worth to most people. especially for what I paid for it.
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    Well, anything has a price, but its finding someone to pay it. I would even get rid of my CRX for the right price, but after owning it for 12 years, that price isn't cheap lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by HalfBaked
    Anytime I'm driving south of I-20 in the perimeter, I play spot the white driver.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BTLFED
    Well, anything has a price, but its finding someone to pay it. I would even get rid of my CRX for the right price, but after owning it for 12 years, that price isn't cheap lol
    I'll give ya 20$, a 12pk, and a prop valve.
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    yeah well part of the appeal is the rear wheel drive. People hat the 240 now because its the "new civic" but It has its advantages that you can find parts. I dont really slide it but its nice to have the option. What all do you have done to the crx?
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    Swap, turbo, nitrous.

    http://www.importatlanta.com/features/2003/nos/
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    Quote Originally Posted by HalfBaked
    Anytime I'm driving south of I-20 in the perimeter, I play spot the white driver.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BTLFED
    Swap, turbo, nitrous.

    http://www.importatlanta.com/features/2003/nos/
    clean ass crx, makes me want to buy one.
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    that has got to be the hottest crx..... I assume you work in a shop
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    No. Those pics were taken when I worked at a shop. I sell Infiniti parts now.
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    Quote Originally Posted by HalfBaked
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    wow. Will the g35 calipers fit on my car?? do you know?? And could you get a hold of steering wheels/ shift knobs?? and how much..
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    Quote Originally Posted by 180inprogres
    wow. Will the g35 calipers fit on my car?? do you know?? And could you get a hold of steering wheels/ shift knobs?? and how much..
    Like G35 stuff? That shit is uber expensive.
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    Yeah, someone told me the J30 stuff would fit too. IT would be howt though to have an infiniti steering wheel
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    Quote Originally Posted by 180inprogres
    Yeah, someone told me the J30 stuff would fit too. IT would be howt though to have an infiniti steering wheel
    J30s are garbage LOL

    G35 shit FTW.
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    g35 shit ft fucking expensive. but if you can get it just let me know....
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    Quote Originally Posted by 180inprogres
    g35 shit ft fucking expensive. but if you can get it just let me know....
    You might want to make sure it fits before going into all that lol
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    It still would be hot.....
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    Did you fix the overheating issue yet? KAs are notorious for being a real bitch like that. You may need to just keep bleeding the coolant. Trapped air pockets inside will make it overheat like crazy, and if you keep overheating it, you will probably break something.
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    no not yet. I am going to replaces the thermostat, drain all the fluid and refill it....
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    Quote Originally Posted by 180inprogres
    no not yet. I am going to replaces the thermostat, drain all the fluid and refill it....
    Just bleed it. It needs to be done a few times before all of the air bubbles are out of the system.
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    it i could understand your question i would help you out man
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    Quote Originally Posted by BenefitX
    it i could understand your question i would help you out man
    If I could understand your question I'd help you too...

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