Sr20Det S14 Not Starting?

[JonoM]

HI all,

(Mods feel free to delete or move to relevant sub-forum.)

Currently looking at buying a particular 1997 200sx s14 (sr20det) I have been informed by the seller the car has been left at his parents residence for the past 1 and half years and has not been started for 6months. Recently he charged the battery up and attempted to start the car and the car would not turn on. He said the motor would crank over but would not turn and believes it maybe a coil or crank angle issue as he had a similar issue 7 years ago.

He told me prior when he took the car off the road, the car would crank abit longer before started but usually started first go.He assures me the motor was mechanically fine (130,XXX kms) and has all receipts to prove of the car being serviced etc.

I'm just wondering if anyone could shed some light or help trouble-shoot this issue or possibly diagnose the source. THe car is located interstate and i dont have time to view it. Happy to provide more info and if anyone local (in melbourne) can personally help would be greatly appreciated, i'm willing to pay as well

Cheers

[defari]

my advice.. don't buy it..