Trade a "DET" swapped 240SX for my Z28?

[Guest JAMIE T]

As some of you know, I would like to get something besides my Z28 for a driver. I cam across a '92 240SX fastback that has the swap completed and appears to be a nice car. It's on ebay and I emailed him and asked if he'd trade. He seems interested. He said he is selling because he "Wants a 5.0 or something". Well, unless just has to have a 5.0, my car will eat most modified 5.0's. I'm just looking for something differant than what I've been driving for the last 7 years. It doesn't need to be faster. I also want to try alittle drifting. Looked like fun the last time I got to spectate. He said it runs 13.5 in the quarter, my Z28 runs 12's. Like I said, I don't care too much about that anymore. What do you guys think? I don't think I could duplicate the car with what I could sell my Z28 for.

[johnc]

Treat the deal like any other used car deal. Check out the 240SX for the normal stuff (rust, damage, salvage title, etc.) Look at the quality of the swap (driveline angles, parts used, fab quality) and make your decision then.

 

Be aware of the tricks your mind will play on you...

 

You'll find enough things wrong with the 240SX after 6 months of ownership that you'll feel like you got the worse end of the trade. Plus, you'll soon forget the problems you have with the Z28 and tend to exaggerate its good qualities now that its gone.

[Guest JAMIE T]

here is a link to the ebay ad.

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4543463120

[johnc]

Funny, there isn't a picture of the engine compartment and the links to other photos don't work. Again, treat it like any other used car deal. Be skeptical.

[240Z_Master]

I would be a little skeptical. Feedback doesn't jazz me too much even if its your friend.

[Guest JAMIE T]

Not my friend. I just saw it on Ebay and inquired. Yeah, I was wondering about the engine pics also. The link to other pics doesn't work for me. I always play devils advocate with myself on things like this. I try to educate myself as much as possible before making decisions. If it's not exactly what I want or as he describes, I always am ready to turn away from a deal. I did just that a few months ago. I was looking at a '67 Camaro drag car. He described as a ready to go race car that could be put back on the street. When I went and looked at it, it had rust in the quarters and the wiring harness was butchered beyond recognition. I returned home with an empty trailer and a cashiers check for $13k to re-deposit into my account. These things happen.

[COZY Z COLE]

I have webshots and here is the correct picture link for his album.....

 

http://community.webshots.com/album/292358269agbbql/0

 

This link works for me but not sure it does if you are not a member......

 

 

LARRY

[Zhadman]

You would think that there would be pics of the engine... since that's the cars major selling point. Would definately go over that puppy with a fine toothed comb. Jamie's got the smarts to make the right call.

[savageskaterkid]

if u copy the link and paste it on the address bar on the internet, it works

[Guest JAMIE T]

Cool, linked worked after it was posted here. Thanks! Still no pics of the swap, this guy might be a putz. If the car IS what he says it is, I'll trade him. If not, I come back home. It's not like my car is a POS or anything, I just want a different car.

[Mikelly]

You know what you have in your car, and this car LOOKS clean... might be worth checking out. If I was looking for a daily driver Nissan, the 240SX would be my first choice!

 

Mike