George, I think my next daily will be a 240
Mine also. I say we open a small forum for just us. IGOTA240.COM.
That would be really cool for sure!
This just warms my soul! :tup:
I am also looking at STi's again. I want them both now.
I have some buyers tips depending on what you are looking for if and when the time comes. I will tell you this much... the time to buy is now because the market is beginning to explode. Especially for the S14 Kouki (97-98). They are rarer these days. The S14 Zenki can stiil be found relatively cheap and the S13's are a dime a dozen. I love the S13 convertible with the JDM front end. Done right they are very hot. Also try to find an SE or an LE. They have the five lug hubs and the viscous limited slip diff which is desired. It will be nearly impossible to find one with a factory manual transmission. Those are super rare. You will usually only find manual swaps... but it is rare to find one done exactly right. I was fortunate on all accounts which is why I was willing to fly all the way to Texas and drive her home from there.
The thing I like most about these cars is they are receptive towards a wide variety of after market mods. The funny thing is most of them are not even intended for this vehicle but bolt right in. Like for instance STi Brembo brakes. All you need are brake lines and spacers. Want a V8? drop in an LS motor. Those things look more at home inside a 240 chassis than the original KA or and SR20 or the RB. And it is OBDII to boot. I could go on all day with this.
My two favorite platforms of all time will always be the STi and the 240. Now that I have owned them both I have fulfilled my dreams. Just one more dream to fulfill now and that is an R33 skyline.
