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Old May 17, 2014 | 10:44 AM
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I've wanted a ws6 for awhile then a baby came... Kinda got put on hold but the plans are/were to go buy a ws6 late this year. Now im contemplating on buying a Silvia or 240 and just drive around with the 4 banger for awhile while I build a ls, lq9 ect and gather everything for the swap. I could buy a 240 outright for what the down payment would be on a ws6. Just don't know witch would be more fun to drive.
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Old May 17, 2014 | 01:49 PM
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The 240. I'm biased though.
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Old May 17, 2014 | 01:58 PM
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WS6 you'll wind up with a better nicer car. I might be bias too lol
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Well after 2 posts it looks like you have your answer _

I can tell you which one will save more money on gas...

Both cars will pretty much suck when it comes to putting a baby seat in the back. Gotta start thinking of those things you know.
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Old May 17, 2014 | 02:55 PM
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Well after 2 posts it looks like you have your answer _

I can tell you which one will save more money on gas...

Both cars will pretty much suck when it comes to putting a baby seat in the back. Gotta start thinking of those things you know.
Well this is what I've been wanting to know lol I already have a family car (07 sentra) and my truck (84 c10) I just want something fast and fun to have. I borrowed a friends 00 ss for awhile and it really wasn't that bad with a car seat lol not the kind of car I want to let my son ride in all the time but it worked. I think I could make a 240 faster but when I stand back and look at a ws6 I remember why I've wanted one for so long! I could always find a ws6 later on and trade up. I'm really lost one of the two will be bought late this year and I don't want to have regrets.
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Old May 17, 2014 | 03:30 PM
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Get a ws6 you will not regret it, awesome cars and look way better than a 240, ls1 trans ams make a statement, when you see them put your flashers on and hit the shoulder so you don't get hurt while I pass
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Old May 17, 2014 | 03:45 PM
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Lol thats a very good point. Now what should I look for? I figured if I went the ws6 route is leave the internals stock and do some minor bolt ons headers and such while I build a whole engine, trans, rear end and take some time off work and swap it all over. How hard is it to pull a motor from an f body? My dads swears you can pull them without a lift but I've always heard otherwise.
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I drive a 240Z with a LS2/4L80E combo, love it, def. a sleeper.
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WS6. No matter how unique or fast the 240 is, its still just a 240. IMO
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Originally Posted by BLK95-Z
WS6. No matter how unique or fast the 240 is, its still just a 240. IMO
Exactly
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Old May 17, 2014 | 06:47 PM
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I've wanted a ws6 since 2002. Guess its about time I get one! Latee this year. Kinda off topic can I take the loan out in my name and put the insurance in my wifes name? My driving record isn't too uh great lol
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Shoot, go big, get both but the ws6 first as a daily and the 240 as ur toy.
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