NOS_is_4_cheat

I see alot of convertable 240sx's 4sale...should i get one...or not?

Sil40_Mayhem

simplest answer to ur question is another question: do u want a convertible or not?

things to consider about the convertible:
* ALL are autos (but an AT->MT swap can fix that)
* least amount of body rigidity (which affects handling; but can be cured w/some bracing and/or a roll bar )
* they are different; a convertible w/any kind of front end conversion (should u decide to do so) would be hella sweet!

just some things to consider. not intended to deter u or incourage u, but rather to inform. ultimately, as i said before, it depends on what u want. hope this helps.

NOS_is_4_cheat

no i mean like...are they lighter, heaver, etc. etc.

Sil40_Mayhem

ah ha!! specifcs! much better way to address the question. now, according to edmunds.com, the 93 240SX SE's lined up like this:

coupe: 2772 lbs
convertible: 2800 lbs
hatch: 2803 lbs

i picked the 93 SE's for no other reason than to find the 3 different body types in the same year and same trim level. now, i know the question u originally posted asked whether or not u should get one. the usual response ur gonna get is one like i gave u before, unless u go into specifics. what i mean is what do u want from this car? drag/drift/autocross/track/show/daily driver? along those lines, will cornering be a factor? what role do expect the weight to play? do u like an open air vehicle (or would a sunroof suffice)? when u ask people whether or not u should buy something, u need to break down what about the vehicle matters to u. otherwise, ur not gonna get the responses u want. most common reply will be something like "it's ur money, do what u want". so it helps to provide specifics as to whether or not the car would be a good fit for u.

TruDirtyPlaya

gah! i thought the convertable was hella heavier becuase of the extra frame work to the chassie because of the lost support. could be wrong.

Sil40_Mayhem

ehh, it could be. i just posted the specs from the edmunds.com website. they could be wrong (just like me)...

JR.h1jax0r

We only weigh in around 2800. but i thought the hatch was lighter than the verts. guess i was wrong

for a daily street machine, the vert is awesome. I haven't had much time to auto-x with her, so I can't comment on how well she holds up on that aspect, but i have planted her in a ditch (long story). when we pulled her out, she ended up teatering on the edge of the sidewalk and the frame held rigid to the point i could still open the doors.

my only complaint is that the top rattles occasionally, but that's expected.

NOS_is_4_cheat

i really dont need any noises coming from my car other than the motor and exaust...i think im gonna stick with the coupe or the hatchback...how many seats do the coupes have 2 or 5???

Sil40_Mayhem

for all intents and purposes, 2 usuable by adults seats. i'd even go as far as 3 1/2 (since u can probably get about a person and a half in the back). but to actually answer ur question, they have 5 seatbelts, so...

NOS_is_4_cheat

oh...thanks...i was hoping you would tell me that

Sil40_Mayhem

no prob.

fist

convertible would be nice for the right climate...and as long as you arent too serious about racing...even if you were you still could.....and by racing i mean like autocross or ****


convertibles are just another thing that might break and cost money


i live in canada so unless i had a car just for the summer i;ll stick to non convertible cars..

cc21021

i think it would be nice to have a fixed up convertable 240

JR.h1jax0r

-=whistles innocently and points to his car=-