1989 Nissan 240SX vs. 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

[JT24E]

Originally Posted by D-Bo

the answer to the original question: it depends

the answer to ALL questions like these: it depends

Yeah, I understand it varies with driver skill, car condition and such.

Anyway I just got back from checking on my 240, it's still at my uncle's shop because he's putting on my fuel pump. Other than that the car is mechanically sound. I need four tires though and I'm probably going to go ahead and get some new wheels.

Any suggestions on the wheels? I want to find some nice ones that are 4-lug, because I don't know much about the 5-lug conversion and I'm not trying to really learn right now.

The only visual flaws are slight rusting under my 240SX logo on the back of the car and there is an area in front of my rear tires where a hole has developed (my uncle said it's nothing mechanical). Hopefully I can be cheap and get a bodykit to cover all that up, cause it'll probably cost a shitload to fix.

Looks like I won't be driving it much until February though, it'll start snowing here a bit after Christmas and I heard driver RWD in snow = shit. So I'll probably keep that minimal. Saving up my next few checks for Bodykit + Paintjob. I was thinking about Lambo doors but I want to keep my 240 a 240. And I don't want to get Ricey. Plan on having a few bolt-ons by end of January.

Anyway thanks for the information everyone.

[Chuki_breath]

scrap the kit and paint....you cant polish a turd. Just save up for performance and go out and have fun because you'll end up fucking up your paint and kit anyways once you realize how fun it is to drive this car in an open empty lot.

[D-Bo]

this is so true.. the smallest ding or scratch will piss you off and force you to spend even MORE money fixing it.. don't spend too much on the body until you've actually got a car thats fast enough to look that good
naw meen?

[AWDSR20]

man have u seen my car... dints everywhere, scratsh too. yeah.. when the wheels spin and the fun beginz... paint is the last thing u think of!

[D-Bo]

my paint is good besides the rust on the driver's side and the holes from the spoiler.. other than that i keep it really clean and smooth. it feels good to drive a clean car.. i'm no psycho about it but once it gets painted again, i'll be insane about it.. i worked with brand new cars for 3 years and know how much of a bitch it is to get a demo back thats been through the cloth wash.. a 4 hour high speed buff is NOT fun.. i say the paint you have should be taken care of but don't pay too much while doing so

[JT24E]

I hadn't planned on spending much on paint anyway, my uncle has a high school friend who paints cars on the side. I just wanted that same factory red I have now. And a kit would only be to cover up some minor blemishes.

Anyway I'll have about $700 by the end of December, and I'm trying to figure out what I'll do first.

I'm figuring Tires will set me back anywhere from $200 - $400 (very rough estimate, only car I bought tires for before this was my '89 Sentra, and all four cost $150 new). Then I've got money for who knows what.

I don't know if I'm responsible/ready enough for a turbocharged car yet, but I've been reading up on Turbochargers. I'm still undecided as to whether I'll keep it N/A or go Turbo.