hi im from vancouver. im about to buy a 1989 240sx 5spd exhst mod, otherwise stock. do 89's make good drifters? if not what year should i be looking for?

 

Oh boy.

No stock 240 really makes a good drifter. Its gonna take some money. Just do a little research, but I will tell you that more 240s in Canada had VLSDs than in America. Also, the 89-90 has a little less power than the 91-98

 

thanks! do you know what vin#'s indicate a vlsd? im looking at one tommorow its $2100, hatchback, its got a little body rust, 211,890km, minor repairs done, some old lady owned it before the seller. should i hold out for a better deal on a 91+?

 

That's a little pricey for the condition it's in plus the high mileage, I'm sure you could find a 91-94 for about the same price (in better shape - no rust) if you look in the right places.

 

In America, about the only S13s that had VLSD were the ones with Super HICAS. Theres more in Canada though. Just lay under the car and look at the differental. If it is VLSD there will be an orange sticker.

Also, you can jack up the rear of the car and see if both wheels spin when you spin one. That price is pretty high though. I would keep looking.

 

240sx cars suck, who would buy them? Ford Festiva make awesome daily drivers, fuel efficient, and make everyone smile.

 

New plan: found 90' 240sx 5spd $500 needs new hood, bumper, front right quarter panel, totally stock, well maintained untill crash. deal or no deal? p.s. I f*ckin love festivas! ff's make the best drifters!

 

I would say no deal unless you are willing to put a lot of work into it, and even then only if the frame is A okay. FF do make the best drift cars, my Teg hit a tree sideways and knocked me out instead of head-on! No more Teg, and hopefully with insurance it will be 240 time.

 

you know what makes a good drifter? LOL!

^_^

Just kidding guys...

Welcome to the forums . . .enjoy your stay!!!

-Stig

 

are you in vancouver bc or wa?

if you're looking for power i doesn't really matter what year 240 you get. it's what you do to it that will determine the outcome.

 

I would wait and look around. It took me 8 months to find the right one. I bought a 93 fastback with 92,000 for $1500 from the original owner. eventhough its cheap ($500), trust me, you'll wind up putting a lot of money and work with that car. if you have the resources, time, garage, and spirit go ahead. it's your choice.