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LeeMajors · 10-06-2017, 01:04 PM

Hello! This is my 1st post/thread, although I've been registered for awhile now, and I'm finally in a position to start looking for a decent S13-15 chassis but before doing so I wanted to get some feedback from the guys/gals in-the-know.

So I'm wondering where are the best places to look for these cars (in the U.S.)? And what's the going rate for one in a relatively good condition?... ie. no frame rust etc... I don't care about the body so much, as I do body repairs often, but the engine and chassis should be "healthy" at least. Also, is there anything that y'all would suggest I watch out for when looking at these? Thank you all in advance!

Nubs · 10-06-2017, 01:30 PM

The southern states are your best bet for a healty chassis. Engine doesnt really matter on location, more so on the owner. S13/s14 are gonna be easier to find and cheaper to. Except to pay 3k-8k for a clean, healthy, low miles, stock car.
S15 are harder to find stateside. Because it's jdm AF I'd expect to pay a lot more just for the chance of it being seized and crushed by the feds. Just wait until they're legal for 25 y/o import.

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LeeMajors · 10-06-2017, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Nubs

The southern states are your best bet for a healty chassis. Engine doesnt really matter on location, more so on the owner. S13/s14 are gonna be easier to find and cheaper to. Except to pay 3k-8k for a clean, healthy, low miles, stock car.
S15 are harder to find stateside. Because it's jdm AF I'd expect to pay a lot more just for the chance of it being seized and crushed by the feds. Just wait until they're legal for 25 y/o import.

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Thank you... and I didn't realize the S15's weren't legal here? Idk why but I thought that was only a Skyline thing? Meh, learn something new everyday! Lol! Thx again

dizzariot · 10-07-2017, 01:51 AM

This thread is already an L for you. Way to go. Been a member and still can't do any homework.

Gremo · 10-07-2017, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by LeeMajors

Thank you... and I didn't realize the S15's weren't legal here? Idk why but I thought that was only a Skyline thing? Meh, learn something new everyday! Lol! Thx again

Your question was answered by the first reply. I'm in New England and usually search south/southwest for a decent chassis. You can just ignore the rest of the tool bags that will just comment without any useful input.

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Green Arrow · 10-07-2017, 09:21 AM

I frequent the Atlanta craigslist, and any major nearby cities.
The higher prices usually come from tennessee, especially Knoxville.

**ThatGuy** · 10-07-2017, 10:13 AM

Japan, 20 years ago. Before american wanna-be drift kings realized that the chassis had potential and started destroying them or charging ridiculous amounts of money fo hacked up vehicles. Other than that, it's a crap shoot. The whole "Southern States" thing, or "Avoid the Rust Belt" thing... CarFax is your only hope. So many cars are transferred around the country from auction sales, that you can't tell where a car comes from without tracing the VIN.

Bottom line: Good luck, do A LOT more research.

dizzariot · 10-08-2017, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Gremo

Your question was answered by the first reply. I'm in New England and usually search south/southwest for a decent chassis. You can just ignore the rest of the tool bags that will just comment without any useful input.

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...'tool bags' huh? The dude doesn't even know that the S15 is illegal here. Helping out someone who clearly can't do the smallest bit of research seems pretty 'tool bag-y' to me. Should I just welcome another uneducated dipshit into the ever-shrinking pool of s-chassis cars? I mean it's worked out great so far, right? Shut the fuck up.

Gremo · 10-09-2017, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by dizzariot

...'tool bags' huh? The dude doesn't even know that the S15 is illegal here. Helping out someone who clearly can't do the smallest bit of research seems pretty 'tool bag-y' to me. Should I just welcome another uneducated dipshit into the ever-shrinking pool of s-chassis cars? I mean it's worked out great so far, right? Shut the fuck up.

Tool bag was putting it lightly. If your offended by it then its meant for you. You waste more time commenting on everyone's post with absolute shit than you do contributing anything useful. Don't be a tough guy behind your keyboard.

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feito · 10-09-2017, 07:41 AM

Just like there'll always be a white knight...
This is zilvia, being insulted has a lot to do with the learning experience. No safe spaces in here.

dizzariot · 10-09-2017, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Gremo

Tool bag was putting it lightly. If your offended by it then its meant for you. You waste more time commenting on everyone's post with absolute shit than you do contributing anything useful. Don't be a tough guy behind your keyboard.

I'm not being a 'tough guy'.

I'm not telling a perceived imbecile where to go find clean S-Chassis cars...when someone says I should help someone like this I get frustrated.

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Originally Posted by feito

Just like there'll always a white knight...
This is zilvia, being insulted has a lot to do with the learning experience. No safe spaces in here.

Exactly. Why the fuck would you help someone that doesn't even know what chassis is available in the US? Red flag number one. Can't to their own research? Red flag number two.

Stop morons from buying these cars. It's simple.

spooled240 · 10-09-2017, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by LeeMajors

Thank you... and I didn't realize the S15's weren't legal here? Idk why but I thought that was only a Skyline thing? Meh, learn something new everyday! Lol! Thx again

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_S_platform

idea · 10-22-2017, 01:59 PM

If you're asking where to buy an S15... That car is NOT the car for you. Please just stick to S13's and S14's instead of buying an S15 in grey market and risking it getting impounded because the idiot seller told you it's totally legal because it's "registered".

DJTTon · 10-22-2017, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dizzariot

...'tool bags' huh? The dude doesn't even know that the S15 is illegal here. Helping out someone who clearly can't do the smallest bit of research seems pretty 'tool bag-y' to me. Should I just welcome another uneducated dipshit into the ever-shrinking pool of s-chassis cars? I mean it's worked out great so far, right? Shut the fuck up.

Can you point me to the search function?

***dorkidori_s13*** · 10-22-2017, 10:56 PM

best place to find a chassis is the west coast (AZ, NV and CA) for a sans rust setup. there a ton of importers her in the US for JDM chassis. Best bet is to try https://www.japaneseclassics.com for grey market cars.

THREAD LOCKED!

10-06-2017, 01:04 PM	#1
LeeMajors Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Best place to find S13-15 chassis??? Hello! This is my 1st post/thread, although I've been registered for awhile now, and I'm finally in a position to start looking for a decent S13-15 chassis but before doing so I wanted to get some feedback from the guys/gals in-the-know. So I'm wondering where are the best places to look for these cars (in the U.S.)? And what's the going rate for one in a relatively good condition?... ie. no frame rust etc... I don't care about the body so much, as I do body repairs often, but the engine and chassis should be "healthy" at least. Also, is there anything that y'all would suggest I watch out for when looking at these? Thank you all in advance!

10-07-2017, 01:51 AM	#4
dizzariot Post Whore! Join Date: May 2010 Location: Japan Posts: 5,508 Trader Rating: (47) Feedback Score: 47 reviews	This thread is already an L for you. Way to go. Been a member and still can't do any homework. __________________ *The mark of a true sucka: 'RARE JDM' & 'OLD LOGO NISMO'*

10-07-2017, 10:13 AM	#7
ThatGuy Admin Asshole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Retired Age: 44 Posts: 20,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Japan, 20 years ago. Before american wanna-be drift kings realized that the chassis had potential and started destroying them or charging ridiculous amounts of money fo hacked up vehicles. Other than that, it's a crap shoot. The whole "Southern States" thing, or "Avoid the Rust Belt" thing... CarFax is your only hope. So many cars are transferred around the country from auction sales, that you can't tell where a car comes from without tracing the VIN. Bottom line: Good luck, do A LOT more research. __________________ "Speak softly,..." -Pres. Teddy Roosevelt "Be polite, be professional, ..." -Gen. James Mattis

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feito Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,999 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Just like there'll always be a white knight... This is zilvia, being insulted has a lot to do with the learning experience. No safe spaces in here. __________________ Tuners are big bullies Last edited by feito; 10-09-2017 at 06:05 PM..

10-22-2017, 10:56 PM	#15
*dorkidori_s13* ITS LISA'S FAULT!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Las Vegas Age: 42 Posts: 7,487 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	best place to find a chassis is the west coast (AZ, NV and CA) for a sans rust setup. there a ton of importers her in the US for JDM chassis. Best bet is to try https://www.japaneseclassics.com for grey market cars. THREAD LOCKED! __________________ Check out my IG for what I'm up to! DORKIDORI INSTAGRAM!!!

10-06-2017, 01:30 PM	#2
Nubs Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Southern Colorado Age: 27 Posts: 57 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The southern states are your best bet for a healty chassis. Engine doesnt really matter on location, more so on the owner. S13/s14 are gonna be easier to find and cheaper to. Except to pay 3k-8k for a clean, healthy, low miles, stock car. S15 are harder to find stateside. Because it's jdm AF I'd expect to pay a lot more just for the chance of it being seized and crushed by the feds. Just wait until they're legal for 25 y/o import. Sent from my LG-M327 using Tapatalk

10-07-2017, 09:21 AM	#6
Green Arrow BANNED Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: North Korea Posts: 349 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I frequent the Atlanta craigslist, and any major nearby cities. The higher prices usually come from tennessee, especially Knoxville.

10-22-2017, 01:59 PM	#13
idea Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Seattle, WA Age: 33 Posts: 20 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you're asking where to buy an S15... That car is NOT the car for you. Please just stick to S13's and S14's instead of buying an S15 in grey market and risking it getting impounded because the idiot seller told you it's totally legal because it's "registered".