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jeff221
11-02-2008, 03:27 PM
Hey guys, this is my first post, please take it easy on me if these are dumb questions!

Is this a good choice for a first car? (Is this model reliable, fair price, etc)

1990 240SX (http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/cto/888014681.html)

Also, any ballpark figures on a catalytic converter replacement cost?

Any help or advice/pointers is appreciated
thanks!
MoneyPit
11-02-2008, 03:28 PM
TOKKKYYYYOOOO DRIFT!!!!!!!!!!!
cjay^
11-02-2008, 03:35 PM
Originally posted by jeff221
Hey guys, this is my first post, please take it easy on me if these are dumb questions!

Is this a good choice for a first car? (Is this model reliable, fair price, etc)

1990 240SX (http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/cto/888014681.html)

Also, any ballpark figures on a catalytic converter replacement cost?

Any help or advice/pointers is appreciated
thanks!

Seems decent, although automatic is lame.

Just put a test pipe on it and it shouldn't cost more than $100 all together.
ottamania
11-02-2008, 03:41 PM
Yeah forget bout Auto tranny. dont waste ur money on that car although it looks decent shape. if you wanna have the full throttle and gear response , go with the 5 speed if you can find.
jeff221
11-02-2008, 03:41 PM
hmm...i see..

and yeah, i know automatic is lame, but i've got no one to teach me how to drive manual at the moment.
Def. planning to learn in the future though.
IhateDomestic
11-02-2008, 03:43 PM
240 is OK. I don't think it's that great unless your planning to put a SR and drift the thing, but for one: more gas than a Honda....but it comes down to your preference. If I were to go back and choose all over I'd rather have my prelude or teggy before I had a 240.

Cuz honestly the lude and teggy were much more 'reliable' and way way way better on gas, oil, maintenance.

But depends on everyone's setup of course. But in general if you want a reliable car start with a honda or acura maybe. Low maintenance expense and wide aftermarket parts or stock parts available. The more available = cheaper.


+U got chances that car has been driven to shits.

I know drove the fuck out of mine :poosie:
n1zm0
11-02-2008, 04:00 PM
you lucky british columbians and your minor body rusted 240s
jeff221
11-02-2008, 04:06 PM
hm.. okay

That IS true about the honda/acura reliability thing..
i was considering an integra, but i just don't like the 4 headlights on the 1994+ integras
maybe i'll look 'round for an earlier model Integra

lol @ n1zm0