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jackyliem 04-07-2007 02:01 PM

Would 190000 miles be too much?
 
Hi I am looking forward to buy a 240sx and I found 1 that's 190000 miles. It's only 1200 and I wonder how long will the engine last? It'a a KA24E and I wonder what is the average life expectancy of this engine? thanks!

Bryan 04-07-2007 02:12 PM

Depends on how well it was taken care of. I'd ask to get a compression test and see how the numbers are, I have seen KA's last for quite some time though.

BigVinnie 04-07-2007 02:45 PM

Well your not going to find a low mileage 240sx for that much. You get what you pay for. A chassis alone runs in cost from $300~$1200. I say do it, and if the engine runs decent save your money for a swap or build and run the engine into the GROUND!!!!!!

Ayuaddict 04-07-2007 05:50 PM

one hundred ninety thousand miles? thats nothing.

i cant stress enough that milage means very little.

RuizXIII 04-07-2007 08:10 PM

I agree with everyone's comments above.
If it was taking care of somewhat it should last.
Mine went to 200K+ miles and I've seen some go beyond that.

Just remeber its gonna need some TLC, especially since its an old car.

Biggamehit 04-07-2007 08:19 PM

i bought my 240 with 189,xxx on it and then i beat the hell out of it for about a year until i spun a bearing.

RuizXIII 04-07-2007 08:24 PM

so basically it will last for a normal driver, considering Airman Jackson drives like a wild man on the loose!

cronux 04-07-2007 08:42 PM

222k miles running strong here

BigVinnie 04-07-2007 09:31 PM


Originally Posted by cronux (Post 310241)
222k miles running strong here

My Odometer broke at 110,000 miles and that is before I bought the car 3,1/2 years ago.LOL!!!!!!!
I just have to compression test it once a year to know it's still running strong.
Actual mileage means nothing, it's really about how much abuse the last owner put into it.

cronux 04-07-2007 09:43 PM

this is true, most of my miles came from commuting. the guy before me drove it 1000 miles every week, not exaggerating.

sr91240 04-07-2007 09:46 PM


Originally Posted by RuizXIII (Post 310238)
so basically it will last for a normal driver, considering Airman Jackson drives like a wild man on the loose!

lol crazy ass driver lol thinkin its a fighter jet or somethin lol jp

thatloserkidqui 04-08-2007 12:39 AM

my block cracked at 137500....eh

Biggamehit 04-08-2007 09:18 AM


Originally Posted by sr91240 (Post 310253)
lol crazy ass driver lol thinkin its a fighter jet or somethin lol jp


HA......... yea its the closest ill probably get to manning a Jet.............. sad but 200mph or so is only the take off speed :bluecrying:

JessicaS14 04-08-2007 10:36 AM

I wouldn't buy it.. unless you are going to swap the motor out right away. I like Nissan and trust the KA, but I'm not sure if I trust the KA at nearly 200,000 miles though.

cronux 04-08-2007 11:02 AM

haha, i run mine hard sometimes, at 222k and im fine with it. woot.


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