getting a 91 legacy (maybe)

[corstar]

Hi everyone, I have been a nissan 240sx owner for the past 2 years and am getting a little tired of it. The rear wheel drive isnt the best for utah. A friend of mine has offered me a 91 legacy turbo sedan with 61k, for a very low amount (under 600). It has been in his driveway for well over a year. What should I look for as far as problems and what are the good points of this year, and is this a good idea. Looking forward to hearing your input, you guys seem a lot more normal and down to earth than the 240 forum I've been a member of. thanks again

[badbasser98]

First off, welcome to SLi :wink:

The Legacy SS is a great liitle car IMO. If you are looking to mod the car, the 2.2l closed deck engine can handle quite a bit of power. Plus it doesn't take a whole lot to get them looking good. Lower it, throw some nice wheels on, and get some tint and you're set.

I know its your friend that is selling it, but make sure you know from him everything that is wrong with it. A 91 SS with 61k miles for under $600 is a steal.

With any car that has be sitting for a while, some things to check: fluid levels, seal leaks, moving parts that make have corroded and are seazed, brakes (especially brake fluid), check the tires and make sure they hold air, and I wouldn't run it very much until the oil is changed, throw a can of dry gas in with a fresh tank of fuel.

As for actaul things to watch for in that model year, I will leave that to an owner of that generation or someone that knows a bit more about 'em than me.

The 240 is a nice car, but I think I would enjoy the Sport Sedan more :wink:

-BB98

[sheepdog]

You'll be pleased :) the first gen turbos are a lot of fun.

They have tons of potential, as they are pretty much just a GC chassis impreza (ie pre-01), so most suspension stuff will bolt right up from that platform. The EJ22t is a great motor, I could go on all day about what to do with it though. Look under Members Rides 1 and look for Kelly's SS. Its one of my favorite 1st gen's ive ever seen.

[SHOfast]

Automatic or manual?

[corstar]

its an automatic, the only thing wrong with the body is that the clear coat is coming up in a lot of spots

[redlegacygt]

get this car and get it now if it doesnt have any rust.. this would be a deal of a lifetime..lol