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Over9K · 10-07-2011, 08:55 PM

Convertible..let's see...

Overweight

So much body flex you can see your gas cap when making right turns

Have fun finding the worn out and torn top parts (seals, clips, etc) American Specialty Cars doesn't make these parts anymore.

Also, convertibles are only available in automatics.

Nissan has also stopped producing EVAP canisters for these cars, which kinda sucks cause AirCare is going to be here for another 10 years. EVAP systems are starting to fail on these cars btw.

Stock engine is quite reliable, but it will suck gas like no tomorrow. Expect 15-18 MPG in the city with premium, maybe 17 tops with the vert.

Also, stock wise, they will probably handle almost as good as EK's...S13's have terrible under steering issues, easily fixed with suspension modifications...but then the body takes a toll.

Ever wonder why they rust a lot on the strut towers?

There's so much flex that the seams literally move up and down and side to side, busting the terrible factory seam sealer open and allowing moisture to creep in. These cars may look fine from the outside, but they are all rotting from the inside.
This issue was resolved with the S14's (somewhat). There is an extra bracing right between the towers and the firewall on each side...which is just spot welded on and seam sealed (Good Job Nissan).

Stay away from these cars unless you're actually willing to waste money on them.

This is coming from who's been dealing with these cars since 1999.

10-07-2011, 08:55 PM	#31
Over9K Banned (ABWS) Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: LM Posts: 350 Thanked 123 Times in 53 Posts Failed 300 Times in 63 Posts	Convertible..let's see... Overweight So much body flex you can see your gas cap when making right turns Have fun finding the worn out and torn top parts (seals, clips, etc) American Specialty Cars doesn't make these parts anymore. Also, convertibles are only available in automatics. Nissan has also stopped producing EVAP canisters for these cars, which kinda sucks cause AirCare is going to be here for another 10 years. EVAP systems are starting to fail on these cars btw. Stock engine is quite reliable, but it will suck gas like no tomorrow. Expect 15-18 MPG in the city with premium, maybe 17 tops with the vert. Also, stock wise, they will probably handle almost as good as EK's...S13's have terrible under steering issues, easily fixed with suspension modifications...but then the body takes a toll. Ever wonder why they rust a lot on the strut towers? There's so much flex that the seams literally move up and down and side to side, busting the terrible factory seam sealer open and allowing moisture to creep in. These cars may look fine from the outside, but they are all rotting from the inside. This issue was resolved with the S14's (somewhat). There is an extra bracing right between the towers and the firewall on each side...which is just spot welded on and seam sealed (Good Job Nissan). Stay away from these cars unless you're actually willing to waste money on them. This is coming from who's been dealing with these cars since 1999.