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Displaying 1 - 10 of 49 1989 Nissan 240SX reviews.
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1989 Nissan 240SX 2 Dr XE CoupeReview
namze writes:
One Of The Best Cars I Have Owned — Excelent car in almost every way. I bought mine for $2100 in perfect condition quite a few years back but now if you're lucky enough to find one in perfect condition that hasn't been modified you'll be looking at spending 4-5k! It's a light car. Not a lot of horse power but still plenty for passing power and to have fun. Great gas mileage. Comfortable for long trips. I'm 6' and had plenty of room in the front seats but had zero leg room if I sat in the back, back seat is mainly for children if you have any, not really a family car. Good trunk space. Easy and cheap to maintain. Tons of aftermarket options for it if you want to modify any of it. Over all stock suspension was a little sloppy with lots of body roll and understeer. Great first car or daily driver! Ended up tearing mine completely done modifying it into RHD (right-hand drive,) doing a motor swap, upgrading the entire suspension and fuel system and engine internals. Basicly rebuilt the entire car and then ended up selling it. Wish I never sold it and would love to have another one but not to modify, just to drive....maybe modify he suspension a little but thats it! Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) Pros: Mostly Everything! Cons: Original ride height is tall and looks funny, suspension is a little sloppy with understeer |
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1989 Nissan 240SXReview
Kacey writes:
I Will Buy A 3rd One — just love these cars braking is soft all low end torque dislike steel block and alum. head cheap parts alot of aftermarket stuff put into it more that i bought it for amazing to drve..5 speed only autos suck only a 2 - 1 person car backseats r for show Primary Use: Commuting to work Pros: everthing Cons: older ones are hard to maintain |
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1989 Nissan 240SXReview
Chris writes:
Gonna Drive It Again — S13 240sx with a RB20det swap is awesome! my good friend got one and i got the pleasure of playing around with it. that car with that skyline engine is some great acceleration for an affordable price if you have the know how to make it work. Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) Pros: wicked Cons: its not mine |
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1989 Nissan 240SXReview
David writes:
Fun Little Car. Can Never Have Enough Power Though. — What you see here is your basic S13 with a Red Top SR20DET and a FMIC. Last time it was measured through the 1/4, it trapped 103mph. Of course all of that go would not be as much fun without some whoa and some dancing ability. That's why this sports 300ZX brakes and wheels at all 4 corners, a 5 lug conversion, a fully adjustable coilover suspension, and a 1.5 way LSD. Still looks reasonably stock other than the ride height and FMIC, so most people don't know what's coming. Just imagine how surprised people were when this had the SR, but rode on steelies with hubcaps, stock narrow all seasons, and a painfully stock suspension. Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) Pros: SR20DET RWD Cons: Well, AC would be nice to have, but this car never had it to begin with. |
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1989 Nissan 240SXReview
Brett writes:
The Best Car Ever Made — i love the entire thing...its awesome! 530 horsepower flowmaster cat back exhaust, etc. purrs like a kitten while its idling but roars like a lion...its a blast to drive! i've put over $20,000 dollars in to it! again...its an awesome car period! Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) Pros: its fast thats all there is to it Cons: dont avoid it |
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1989 Nissan 240SXReview
Tyler writes:
All Around Great Car — Performance: 4 piston Brembo front brake kit, AGX adjustable struts all the way around, Strut/Stiffening bars front and rear, full 2.5 inch exhaust, turbo in future plans. Apperence: newer paint, nissan SE-R 17" wheels. This car is a blast to drive, drift and race!!! I love it!!! Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) Pros: Everything Cons: Nothing |
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1989 Nissan 240SXReview
Joshua writes:
If Your Looking For A Japanese Rwd Car Thats Easy To Find Parts For And Fun To Drive - This Is It... — My Nissan 240 was a jumbled up piece of love - it was my second RWD car, the first being my '85 Porsche. The 240SX is a versitle and quite popular car, and parts are easy to come by at reasonable prices just about anywhere you go. After driving my Porsche 944, and my 240SX, I will say they are a dead match as far as speed and power. I will say that the 240 is a bit more fun to thrash about because it feels like it weighs a lot less... and your not worried about anything getting broken because parts are about 90% less than parts for the Porsche. The Porsche DOES handle better out of the box. However note that with all the mods available it would cost a lot less to get Porsche like product out of the Nissan. And if both cars where stock, and you set about on a point to point road race - the Japanese built tuner would be neck and neck with the German legend. I used mine as a daily driver, but i would recommended this not be a daily driver if you get snow in your climate. The good: Front engine with rear wheel drive. With very little mods can really improve handling. Great technology for the time. Really fun to drive Reasonable fuel mileage about 25/26MPG average (internet says 23 mpg average - I got slightly better than that). The Bad: I had lots of minor problems with mine (this could have been because I got a lemon) and I spend many a weekend fixing a $30 or less problem for the two years I owned the car. A few problems that my mechanic said where common are: Clatter sounds coming from the valve cover, usually resulting in the chain guide getting lose with age and rattling against the chain. Clutch slave cylinders giving out in old age (less than $30 at local parts shop). Rear shock tower weld break (making it look like the rear end is lopsided. Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) Pros: The poor mans Porsche 944 Cons: Doesn't do well in snow, can have inexpensive but frequently needed repairs. |
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1989 Nissan 240SXReview
Kandis writes:
Fast & Furious — I love my old car and I wish I still had it. I miss the rear wheel drive. Freaked me out less driving a rear wheel drive car in the winter then a front wheel drive car. Id still have the car if the body would have holded out longer. Primary Use: Commuting to work Pros: Fast Cons: None |
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1989 Nissan 240SXReview
Malcolm writes:
What You See It What You Get — i like that my car has no speed limiter so 130mph is a breeze. I dont like the flip up head lights or the electric seat belts. The acceleration is very good thats how i win most of my races because the car is so quick of the line. Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) Pros: its rear wheel drive Cons: no AC |
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1989 Nissan 240SXReview
Nelson writes:
Great Daily Driver And You Can Easily Make New Friends. If You Want A Race Car...just Motor Swap. — Performance wise it is equally balanced (acceleration, braking, handling), it's perfect for a stock vehicle. Reset the timing and enjoy. For my preference, more horsepower is a must. Upgrades are a given on all aspects. Torque and power is good, but more is better. Build quality is primarily on a handling and braking stand point...needs improvements. A body kit and paint job is in need. I definatly need to replace the rims that came with it. Considering a more mild body kit. A very cost friendly car to own. Having a manual drive transmission, is amazing to have as a contribution to preserving gas. Maintenance is good since I do the work myself. Parts can either be pricy or hard to find at times. Fun factor...the car in awesome on the track or on some twisty roads. Adjust the timing and go out for a drift. The good weight distribution is perfect for autocross and technical course. So many ways to get power, and other great benefits. Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) Pros: Good on gas as a daily driver, and good as a weekend track car. Cons: Getting specific parts when you need them. |
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1996 Nissan 240SX Reviews
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1995 Nissan 240SX Reviews
Lightweight And Nimble Car That Stole My Heart By Gabriel
This was my first car. It sent me down the road of performance. I did the basic mods of intake, headers, exhaust and ECU. Didn't get to do anything else but it was great when I had it and I still t... Read More
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1994 Nissan 240SX Reviews
2fast4u By Collin
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Nissan 240sx By Tyler
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