ahardb0dy Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 These are two of the hardbody's I have been watching, what do you think: first one: 1996 Nissan King cab xe - $32505 speed king cab, ac, fiberglass topper, bed liner, trailer hitch, new tires, and all service records and clean title. Very dependable, good on gas. or this one: 1994 Nissan D21 Hardbody PickUp - $2700Bought this truck for my daughter and replaced belts, battery, tires, and rear air shocks. Problem is, it's a manual transmission, and she decided she wants an automatic. This is one of the best 4 Cylinder work trucks ever made, just research it on the internet. It's now in the classic car category with average retail of $3600. It's been repainted, and has a little rust coming through on one fender well. Plastic Steering column cover is off and needs some repair. 160K Miles on the truck, it doesn't burn any oil and it runs like a champ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelthePathos95 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 The second one has more of 'the look' that most of us like in a truck, IMO. Bonus that you've already done some of the work it needed and can vouch yourself for how it runs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 I haven't done any work, they are both for sale, the second one's description is what the owner is saying he did to it for his daughter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelthePathos95 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Whoops. OK, still think it looks the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 I like the white one for some reason , maybe because the pics are bigger it looks better, I've always liked the hardbody in white. The white one has 204K miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialWarr Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 The second one has some nice alloy rims...but it's black. That just means to me that I would spend more time looking at the scratches and that would bother me. I have to say the King Cab. Sent from my SGH-T999V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdj Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 (edited) I pick the black one. I have a '96 black K cab 4x4. I always thought the opera windows looked odd on the white and red ones. Edited March 14, 2014 by kdj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 As long as you are ok with the higher mileage, I think the first one will be better and the topper is nice to have as well. If you are going to mod it, get the second one but having a black car in Florida makes me cringe... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverton Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I would also prefer the white one. Mostly because of the badass 80's style pin striping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 I like the white one, they are both king cabs, I hear you on black on Florida !! High mileage doesn't bother me if I need to I'll throw a JDM engine in if I can find one, it also depends on whether either one is still available or others become available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Weren't the 96/97 built with airbags/OBDII? Might be something to consider, dunno if it counts for or against. I personally like the black one better, but it clearly needs more work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmann Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I personally prefer the white one, looks to be in better shape, and with service records/ no mods I think it should treat you well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdj Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 O.K. I just voted for the black one because I'm Canadian. I had a white Dodge Dart once and couldn't find it 'till spring. But the black '96...the snow melts right off if and when the sun comes out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 2wd has a camo steering wheel cover... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted March 15, 2014 Author Share Posted March 15, 2014 they're both 2wd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverton Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 1996 was the start of OBD2, so diagnosing any problems will be much easier. But at least with '94 ignoring the problem because it's not as big a deal when OBD1 shows a code... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nissanland Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 White white white, cleaning easier, more room inside, topper can be removed when you want. Can turn it into a great weekend camping truck...White Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gv280z Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Yeah I'm leaning white, it's in much better condition..but you're paying for it too at $3250..it's pretty high. I can't believe it's got manual locks and windows, that's a deal breaker for me..but the other one also has manual controls so atleast they're the same there. The topper is nice..I guess that's 1/3rd of the cost of the truck. Black one has rust. I think if you can get away with maybe $2200 - 2000 on the black, go for it..you're gonna regret it after you pay 2700 when for another 500 you could have had the white, clean and no rust with maintenance records...and newer. Beware buyers remorse, it sucks....naaa don't even haggle for the black one, screw it get the white, you'll be glad you did and know you made the right choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share Posted March 16, 2014 I don't mind if a truck/car I buy used has some problems, as long as it's a Nissan and I half know what to do to fix it ! Anything this old will have some issues, That is part of the reason I don't want an automatic, especially with the 4cylinder, the truck would be a dog I think ( not sure but I know in the case of like my sentra the auto trans cars are real slow!) I really don't care for the cap and would probably remove it at some point. I know how black paint is besides the sun down here killing it if you don't stay on top of it but as was said the dirt shows easier and any scratches, etc. I have yet to see or find a 2wd for sale with power windows. The original sales brochures I have found online, (86.5 to 96 hardbody) do show the "SE" came with power windows and mirrors and locks but I have yet to find one. I am finding other hardbody's for sale that are real nice but the majority of them are automatics, and besides the reasons I stated above to not wanting an automatic there is the other reason, the cost to rebuild one if it takes a crap, I haven't heard many stories of manual tranny's failing unless they were really abused, I would rather have to replace a clutch than rebuild an automatic. well my buddy would replace the clutch for me, he does all my big jobs ! LOL I know in my other thread about my next truck someone posted about the KA24's being different from a certain year and as was stated their is the OBD2 thing to consider, whether I would want to deal with OBD2 or not, I'm sure it's nice to have more info to diagnosis a problem but I don;t want a truck that is so technical that I can't work on it either. I am leaning towards the white one though, if I could get it for less than advertised that would be even better, I've seen a few on autotrader that were really clean but one is at a dealer and they want a ridiculous amount for it, think it was in the $7K area !! Too much I think, no matter how low the mileage is for a 2wd 4 cylinder . Thanks for all the opinions ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share Posted March 16, 2014 Just checked to see if the two trucks were still available and it seems the black truck listing has just been deleted so that eliminates the black one, I'm surprised the white one is still listed, of course that doesn't mean it's still for sale possibly the owner has sold it and hasn't deleted the ad. I e-mailed both owners about both trucks but haven't heard back from either one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverton Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 They probably did the same thing in the hardbody pickup as they did in the 240. Switched it from the KA24E to the KA24DE at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Hey, you are old school like me. I'm thinking keep the cap on the white one and remove the glass to mount the sub woofers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gv280z Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 So what was the D in the E to DE change over? I had one of those engines in my 91 D21 it was a freaking crazy engine. 2.4 liters with a 12 valve head, I drove that thing like I stole it, it was awesome. Those trucks will not die. I've heard stories about people using them as salvage yard beaters, no maintenance, tons of abuse and it just keeps going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 No all the hardbody trucks with the KA24 used the KA24E, they didn't use the DE at all. DE is a dual overhead cam compared to the E which is a single cam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 Hey, you are old school like me. I'm thinking keep the cap on the white one and remove the glass to mount the sub woofers. I don't have to remove the glass, I plan on installing my power rear window that goes up and down ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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