Volcom Racing

... For 800 bucks, It has a nice dent in the side, bad paint, the guy just bought it from a muffler shop owner for 350. in 6 months he said he'd sell it for 800 after he does some work on it. 800 for an 89 HB? I dont think its going to be in good condition, what are somethings i need to check before i sit here and blow my good savings on a car thats just going to give me headaches, any help is appricated, thanks.

Carter

it's going to give you headaches, trust me. the engine won't last very long, and every other engine you put it it will have one problem or another. parts get expensive for it (well, more expensive compared to a Honda).

Volcom Racing

It was at the local Shell, So i didnt get a good chance to check things over, What i am trying to do is get a first car. Just learn on it, with a permit, Then when i recieve my licence i will actually know a few things about the car i will be starting out on. Ive always liked 240's, I'm not just jumping on the bandwagon of drifting ya know. It is the stock KA of course. Which is a reliable engine, But for 350 bucks when he bought it? It must have close to 200k on it. I saw a KA at U WRENCH IT 4 months ago. I'm guessing they recieve them sometimes. They have cheap engines too. We'll see what happens, Thank you for your opinion.

Volcom Racing

And By the way, I see just minor upgrades to a 240 with the stock KA running for 3k. I guess i'll just have to drive around in the parents car if things dont work out. Save up till im 17ish and buy a decent car.

Spindrift

Some KA's will take anything you can dish it and brush it off, and others will blow for seemingly no reason. But Carters right, Unless you pay alot for a newer engine(in which case youll need everything to go from a single cam to a dual including a whole new wiring harness,ecu, etc.)most motors you get will have a problem or two. But if you must get it...What kind of work is he going to do to it, whats already done, give some info on the car.

gpeele

just check the underbody for rust. especially around the rear bumper area.

240dreams

I wouldnt recommend a 240 as a starter car. Like the other said some can last a long time and some are just POS's. Id def check for rust and such also. And remember if u want to do more with the car later Id recommend getting a 240 with a straight body. Its just a waste IMO. Also becareful with RWD in the rain. I cant stress this enough.

Greaser

and under the brake master cylinder. guarunteed place for rust possibilities.

240dreams

^Are you Derek Greaser? Ur name rings a bell on FA board.

curtisw2002

u have second thought do not do it