i have a 240sx that i got from the junk yard for 300 and it got hit in the rear. The rear axle is bent and the steering linkage in the front is broken. also the transmission wont go into 1 or 2 just 3,4,5,and R any suggestions?. but neways is the car worth fixing and droppin a new engine into it????

 

um is the frame bent

 

Is it an 89? (looking under your screen name) Sounds like one messed up car.

So basically, you're gonna need a new axle, new engine, new transmission, fix the steering, and probably a paint job. and some other miscellaneous stuff.

Are you gonna drop an sr20 in it? Because if you arent, it doesnt seem worth it.

 

I would stay away from that car. THe transmission is probably tilted and that's why it would go into hear properly. THis can happen from the accident or due to engine mounts being worn out. So I would stay away especially if its an 89. Not worth the trouble IMHO.

Try to find something thats in a little better condition.

 

Keep looking. I was able to pick up a car from a chick for $100. It was a 90 Auto. It ran and wasn't in an accident.

You will find one that will need less work.

 

ok u ppl r the ones who discourage ppl heres the update so far its like this the steering linkage is broken but the engine is really close to startin, so no ne engine, but the only problem is that rear axle which my dads gettin me one. so after i get it runnin im gonna drop the sr20de-t engine into it.

 

We would never ever discourage someone from getting a 240, trust me. I would love to see more people get them, that will take advantage of the car. I would just rather look out for people and think that they are better deals out there.

Remember we don't want you to buy someone else's headache. You could have some handling issues later on and who knows what else, since the car is not in proper working order. If you want to get it. More power to you if you can restore it. But they are sooooo many out there that the labor and parts might actually be cheaper if you look for an alternative.

 

please gimme some suggestions and i dont really want to spend more than 800$ on the car. necar and a aplace to buy it will be good. *ALSO* i have a 95 4runner in good conditoon *LOADED* 148000 the mechanic said it will goto 250,000 miles easily. its dark green leather automatic *THE WORKS* for only 5000 its worth 6700. if u want pics i can take some......

 

Are you gonna do most of the stuff yourself? Cuz the labor alone for that car will cost you a bundle.

 

listen ... buying a car like that is gonna give u a fair share of problems... u get what u pay for.... well like he said.. if u gonna do most of the studd yourself its worth it... also if the body is bad then its definitely not worth it... get a nice body and drop the sr in there... if the body was mint...then it might be worth it...

 

well i shall speak from expeierence... i just bought a 240.. and right now i am spending major mooolaaaa to get it all fixed up=)
so it gets pricey

 

Look at MIKA from CT. The dude has Tein HAs like me. He has one side a full inch higher in the perch than the other to even out his car. Suspension problems can be a *****.

 

look man most of us with s13's deal with all kinds of little problems let alone a car that seems like it needs serious work. id hate to see anybody get a raw deal. there are a couple on ebay right now in your price range. a black and white s13. (sorry no link) look around a little while. you also have a truck to trade. think about that.

my two cents