Newbie needs some advice

kadena · Post by **kadena** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 11:34 am

Hey guys in new here and im about to purchase a 92 240sx with 165,000 miles on it for $2,000 do you guys think its a fair price ohh and the seller said the "power steering pump" is broken.. thank you in advance..

Post by **andysapp** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 11:49 am

Hello and WELCOME to the site!!!

165K? $2000? Sounds high to me, but I know 240's are going for more than they're worth these days. I'd say if you going to have to replace the power steering pump... go for a lower price. Subtract the cost of the pump, and see what he says.

Is the car in great condition? Has it been drifted? My instinct tells me if the power steering pump is going out, it's been slid a li'l. Just my $.02, though.

charlie · Post by **charlie** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 12:03 pm

just buy a 93 cobra

CodyW · Post by **CodyW** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 12:39 pm

yea, that sounds a little high for one with some issues and that many miles, but like andy said, the prices are getting crazy high on them right now. i'd do a little more searching before you jump into one though (that is the one thing i should've done on mine, but that's a long story on it's own) but good luck!

charlie · Post by **charlie** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 2:01 pm

or you could just buy a superior AWD vehicle and just talk a lot about drifting like we do.

charlie · Post by **charlie** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 2:04 pm

oh yeah, i guess i should stop being an asshole long enough to say...

WELCOME TO THE FORUM!!

I mean that sincerely. Enjoy your stay.

MTRLevolution · Post by **MTRLevolution** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 2:21 pm

charlie wrote:or you could just buy a superior AWD vehicle and just talk a lot about drifting like we do.

charlie is on a roll today. you are my hero.

CubanMike · Post by **CubanMike** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 5:05 pm

Yeah it is worth it as long as the body is in good shape and that motor is running. Go for it and welcome to the site!

drift-kid-s13 · Post by **drift-kid-s13** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 8:43 pm

1st off Welcome

2nd i would go out and do some research on it and see if all the papers are up to date as far as oil changes and tune ups

3rd see if the car has been in a accident and see if the title is clean

4th look for any non stock mods that will effect the drivablity of the car like suspention, engine, and safety equipment

finally look a the owner now that will tell you alot about how the car was driven

other than that good luck

kadena · Post by **kadena** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 9:13 pm

Hey thanks guys for everyone who replied! i really appreaciate it

well i got him to lower the price to 1450 so i guess its not that bad.. anyways how much would a power steering pump cost do you guys have any idea?? (sorry for the lame question like i stated im a newbie) thanks again!

kadena · Post by **kadena** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 9:14 pm

By the way the body is in great shape

Here's a pic...

CodyW · Post by **CodyW** » Fri Nov 12, 2004 12:07 am

conicelli nissan (http://www.partznet.com) has OEM P/S pumps for $385. you might be able to find it a little less, however retail is $513 on it so it seems like a pretty good deal.

down_shift · Post by **down_shift** » Fri Nov 12, 2004 1:21 am

If you can do it, buy it. Looks real clean in the pic.

ps welcome to the forum.

aburazaru · Post by **aburazaru** » Fri Nov 12, 2004 3:33 am

i am currently in the market for a 240 as well and if i get one soon you can have my p/s pump, free. but a bit of a wait

oh and welcome to the site. are you from oki?

Prince Nismo · Post by **Prince Nismo** » Fri Nov 12, 2004 9:47 am

cough anyone want mine cough....

welcome to the forum man, enjoy your stay in the asylumm!