Talk me out of it

"Decay buys too many beaters" (decay) 04/23/2014 at 17:14 • Filed to: bad ideas, project car hell

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Found a good lead on a beat to hell 1989 240sx that would make a perfect drift missile. I used to own a '92 240sx, so I'd like to think I know my way around these pretty well.

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/442774…

No title, no interior, yadda yadda... $250 (asking price) comes with spare low(ish) mileage KA24

Also been pretty tempted by this, which I've been watching for about a week now. I've personally been in love with the FB "rex" ever since my uncle let me thrash his '85 GSL-SE.

http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/443057…

has title, "needs engine work", clean body and interior... $600 (asking price) apparently runs and drives

Issues with either include

1. Space constraints (not entirely insurmountable though as I can rent a second garage for a reasonable price)

2. Pretty sure my fiancee would kill me for purchasing ANOTHER vehicle

jkm7680 > Decay buys too many beaters 04/23/2014 at 17:16

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I'm not talking you out of either of these. You're getting them. Got it? :)

Frosted > Decay buys too many beaters 04/23/2014 at 17:18

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Get da Datsunnnnn.

Mercedes Streeter > Decay buys too many beaters 04/23/2014 at 17:23

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I vote both! Restore the RX, turn the Dat ass un into a Lemons fighter!

Decay buys too many beaters > Mercedes Streeter 04/23/2014 at 17:26

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I know for a fact I do not have the space for both, I was leaning more toward the 240 though because I recently found out the the local racetrack holds several drift events every year (including chumpcar drifting)

Would love to get the rex and throw in the rebuilt 13b one of my friends in the area has, but not enough money to take on something like that right now.

Decay buys too many beaters > Frosted 04/23/2014 at 17:29

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honestly, I'm really thinking about it. Going to check it out later this week and see if she's a total basket case. I have plans for her that don't necessarily involve needing to title & register ;)

Decay buys too many beaters > jkm7680 04/23/2014 at 17:31

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YES SIR!!

jkm7680 > Decay buys too many beaters 04/23/2014 at 17:55

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Haha, Just make sure the Nissan isn't overly abused.

Decay buys too many beaters > jkm7680 04/23/2014 at 18:07

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I'm pretty sure EVERY manual '89 240 has been abused, but for what I have planned, I'm not too concerned about the car's history if you catch my drift ;)

jkm7680 > Decay buys too many beaters 04/23/2014 at 18:22

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Haha, Drift-mobile it is.

These two haven't been abused. But one has a birth defect. They both have some low ass mileage though.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nissan-240…

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nissan-240…

bob and john > Decay buys too many beaters 04/23/2014 at 18:22

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"catch my drift"

what you did there...I see it

Decay buys too many beaters > jkm7680 04/23/2014 at 18:28

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Honestly not sure if the "birth defect" refers to the automatic or the convertible top.

jkm7680 > Decay buys too many beaters 04/23/2014 at 18:29

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Both, Convertible and Automatic

I have the feeling that it's going to be Trailered around, and will spend most of it's time sideways if you pull the trigger.

Since it's only $250, if it doesn't work out you can always make a profit on parts.

Decay buys too many beaters > jkm7680 04/23/2014 at 18:37

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That's the idea, on a trailer, sideways, or in the ditch with smoke pouring out from under the hood (and that'll likely just be the first event)

As for the price, that was the exact same thing I'm thinking. Currently I'm trying to determine exactly what parts come with the car. Seller says "have all parts needed to fix", I'm trying to determine what that means before I waste an hour or two of my time.

jkm7680 > Decay buys too many beaters 04/23/2014 at 18:41

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Yeah, If he means a new front clip, interior and engine parts. It's probably worth it. Bringing it home might be a problem though, unless you've got a towing capable thing.

Decay buys too many beaters > jkm7680 04/23/2014 at 18:46

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I'm quite experienced at getting AAA to tow projects. Usually it involves a story about "buying the car unseen" and "not realizing it wouldn't run"

jkm7680 > Decay buys too many beaters 04/23/2014 at 18:47

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Uhm, Yessir. I though it was in running condition

Yessir, I did see this picture. I still thought it would run.

Decay buys too many beaters > jkm7680 04/23/2014 at 18:52

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And worst case I've got a few friends with trucks, and a U-haul near my place