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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 06:18 PM
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240sx, Daily Car ?

Most of my buddies say I shouldn't take out the 240sx like a daily car. Agree or disagree ?
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 07:23 PM
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i have a turbo ka as my dd. very reliable. on the other hand my brother has a completely stock ka s14 and has problems all the time. it's a hit or miss
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 08:01 PM
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depends on how much hp it's pushing. there reason for is is because the more hp you have the less streetable/reliable it becomes.

also on a side note. if you have a ton of performance mods, flashy paint job, body kit ,striped out interior, and so forth you become a police magnet.
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 09:39 PM
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You become a police magnet with gaudy or nice cars. Keep it simple and you got a car cops couldnt care less about. Ive never had problems with cops.
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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**** cops. there always out to get anyone who doesnt have a harley or muscle car here, its ridiculous.

i havent had problems yet lol but i feel im having great luck...
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 11:04 PM
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the thing i've notice here in wa. is that the cop seem to target people with loud exhausts.

not because they are loud but because usually there is something else that they can ticket you for.

and the harleys or muscle cars are loud stock, imports need to be modified. even if it's nothing more than a fart can muffler it's still enough to get the cops attention
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 11:37 PM
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as noted, daily driver worthiness is a case by case basis. many variables comes into play. the car itself, history, parts, you as the driver, your area, street conditions, etc. my car looks like a "has been" tuner from 1995 and nobody could care less. visually, im lowered on who-knows-what ancient 5 spoke 15s and catz fog lights. seriously, you'd expect a guy in his mid 30s to own the car instead of me.
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 11:43 AM
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I have no choice but to drive this car daily. I think it's reliable, I have some modification and tunning. It's pretty well stock. I lowered 2 inches and i got performance tires. Down side is i live in the Southern Ontario, Canada. Where insurance are extremely expensive. Winter here can be brutal. Rear Wheel Drive doesn't have it's advantage here in winter times. I have money issues. I wont be able to afford a new car until may when i work in a steel mill then I'll be able to take care of my baby.
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 01:28 PM
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lol. My car looked like it had herpes for a while until I sanded down my spot putty (green) and repainted my door...


240 = bad DD in my area, but I do it anyway =)
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 04:04 PM
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dose anyone have a idea of about what mpg a 240 gets?
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 04:20 PM
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does*

if you drive normal 20-22 city 28~ freeway. also depends on car condition and driver habits.
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 07:18 PM
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I get like 3 in the city... 10 on the highway LOL. Not really that bad, but I drive hard.
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 07:52 PM
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ive had problems once in a while but my s13 is driven everyday so it depends on the history of your car
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 08:01 PM
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I get about 30 mpg on teh highway and about 15 in the city.
Im dead serious.
Old Feb 26, 2007 | 12:15 AM
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you must be flooring it on every green light^^

be sure tire pressure, wheel alignment is good. search for threads on how to increase your mpg too...



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