WAIT WHAT?... Slapped my face twice after seeing this just to make sure I'm not dreaming...
Hope I'm not late for the party...
First of all, I have to say, your friend has a good taste...
Second of all, I have to say, MY FIRST CAR was also a 98 model Nissan Presea.. and my 2nd car I have now is a 99 model Nissan Presea...
Also I have to say, I didnt have jack shit of a knowledge about cars, until i landed this forum and learnt from these folks...
Just like your friend, 100% people told me not to buy the presea too cuz it has no spare parts and all
But I followed my heart and bought the first and the second presea's
Spare parts are not at all hard to find.. engine parts can be easily found coz it has the same fb14 engine... the rare parts are the interior panels, badges etc... but I used yahoo auctions to buy the rare parts too...
If your friend wants to buy the presea tell him to go for it.. I have contacts of people where you can find parts from and also your friend can talk to me if he want presea related advices on parts and all You can PM me if there are any more questions....
But finding a good presea is one hell of a task... most of the preseas in SL are raped... so it is important, he finds a presea with good body condition, especially the beadings... if beadings are not in good condition, walk away...
Just FYI I'm not the only one who bought a presea once again as the second car.. there are 4 people I know already who bought it twice... and their first cars were also presea's...
Now after all the negative feedback for the presea, there will be a point where he would want to let go of it.. I had the phase too... then a random internet stranger called me seeing my 'wanted advertisement for presea' in that quick site and said "Lamayo mama presea walata arakgath devi kenek, mata presea 3k ma thibuna kalin" and gave me all the advises that made me go for the car... like wise let me be that 'deviya' to your friend in case he wants to walkway from the presea
Now here is the thread where we talk about the PRESEA since I was born let's continue this discussion in this Presea thread..... --> http://forum.autolanka.com/topic/7476-nissan-presea/