Nissan 240SX Midsize | Compact
Nissan 240SX Midsize | Compact
[Mar 24, 2001]
Everett Goudeau
Model Reviewed:
240SXSE(S14)
Strength:
Great low end torque, handling is superb, classic timeless lines and styling, and most of all it is mine!!
Weakness:
It needs better high end power and torque, must shift before 6500 rpm to be effective. Very scary to drive in the rain(Not recommended at high speeds in the rain). Anyone who can get there hands on one of these cars, you should take advantage of the oppurtunity. Similar Products Used: 94 Integra GSR with some mods, 88 Stang LX 5.0. 240 a much more complete car for the money. My 240 would smoke the old ACURA!! |
[Mar 18, 2001]
Mark
Model Reviewed:
Fastback
Strength:
Gotta be the looks. This car has great lines and style. If Pininfarina didnt design this car, they should have. The timeless and classic body style leads me to believe they did. With the exception of a couple of Ferrarri (a tad more expensive), I think this car, minus the spoilers (which do just that), is the most beautiful automobile ever produced.
Weakness:
Needs more power. It'll out-run a Passat, but thats about it. I've never had a car I just couldnt let go of, except my 240. Anymore I just drive it every now and then (its only got 50K miles on it), but I just cant sell it. Ive had it up for sale 5 times now, having taken out ads in the paper twice, but everytime I get it cleaned up, I change my mind. Most cars people hold on to because of memories in it, but this one I hold on to, just because it is so damn beautiful. I bought it cheap. It was the last '93 on the lot, sitting in the back, having been pushed aside for the new and improved (and utterly without style) '94s. I was lucky. I think I will just keep it forever. Does that warrant a high rating? Similar Products Used: CRX - The 240 is a lot peppier than the CRX, but then again, it doesnt get 50 miles to the gallon either. |
[Mar 08, 2001]
Temple Perdue
Strength:
Well first off mine isnt in great shape and wasnt when i bought it and i havent had the money to fix it up but the strengths i can think of are first of all Rwd how can you not love it the price vs value of these cars pretty good performance miine is manual transmission red theyre very fun cars to drive.Awesome engines can put them through hell and back mine has close to 300k miles on it and runs quite good for i have not taken care of it.
Weakness:
You have to be absoloutly careful if its wet or raining outside these cars being RWD will put you all over the road ive put mine in many ditches suprisingly i havent had to have help getting it out for the most part(its always wet and rainy where i live) terrible in first gear if youre wanting speed but power is good picks up in third and fourth but fifth lacks im not so worried about fifth wished it would pick up better in first and second. for everyone that complains about room its a little cramped but i think it has excellent room for a sports car. Biggest gripe is the suspension quite a bumpy ride for me it has lots of minor work problems lots lots lots they usually do but nothin too major as of yet.And i dont think that handle all that great they do decent but not as wonderful as everyone else claims I am decently happy with my 240 just has a lot of minor problems that i wish i could afford to fix. These are a good car for the money you can punish just about any factory camaro or mustang or domestic american car. Fun car to drive. I bought it when i was 16 it was my 2nd car i bought the eclipse after that i like it better till it broke down majorly all the time. If you want a cool car for cheap this is it if you live in an area with bad area conditions be extremely careful when you drive it. Similar Products Used: Eclipse turbo-Much faster car able to achiever way higher speeds crappy cars a far as theyre stabability. Not as fun to driveDoesnt handle as well at higher speeds. |
[Feb 26, 2001]
Sam Smith
Model Reviewed:
240 sx
Strength:
Very Very!! Fast gets up and gos. like the looks and the interrior
Weakness:
Small slow in 5 th grear. Ithink this car is great fast little small i wish it had a V-6 that would make it unstopableo well iwish i could upgrade it so e-mail me with any info Similar Products Used: 1965 T-Bird smoked it cought me at 115 mph though. Iraced a V6 Camaro little maistake made by the camro. cars ive beaten accord civic 2000 cevi pick up,bonivelle and there are more!!!!!!!!! |
[Feb 26, 2001]
Tricia
Strength:
I have had this car since 1992 and the best qualities are its looks - still looks like a new car - and its handling. I love driving on the highway and coming around a curve - it really goes where you want it to!
Weakness:
The back seat but I didn't but it to have a large backseat. Just don't drive anyone over 5'3" in your car. Also, driving is snow is tricky - shift to neutral alot if you slide! I feel very comfortable with this car and would highly recommend it for its low maintenance and ability to handle high mileage and not look beaten. Similar Products Used: Compared to my 1990 Chevy Corsica LTZ - that car looked good and sounded like a race car but, once I saw the 240, I had to have it. The 240 is a real sports car. I feel like I could keep this car forever. |
[Feb 27, 2001]
Brian
Model Reviewed:
240sx
Strength:
Rear wheal drive! Excellent power and excelleration even with Auto. Unique looks and rare. Looks modern today! Reliability. This is the most fun car I have ever driven. With its handling driving is never boring! You wont be disippointed!
Weakness:
Back seat room. No cup holders. Hard to find after market upgrades. The get-up is a soft at first. Winter driving is impossible. I have had no problems with this car. It comes with so much more for less than other cars in its class. If you find one your lucky. It will be a blast to drive. Buy it if you want a fun, fast unique and reliable car. (Who doesn't?) Similar Products Used: 1969 Cutlass A-As fast with better reliability and handling |
[Feb 20, 2001]
Chandra
Model Reviewed:
240sx SE
Strength:
I love the way this car looks! Everywhere I go, heads turn because hardly anyone has seen a care like it. Also I like that not everyone has one, like a civic, etc. The pick up isnt that great, but then again I have an automatic.
Weakness:
Okay, defenitly the back seat is it's weakness. I guess if you know you are going to be driving more than 1 other person around you should get a bigger car. I dont let the complaints get to me, im not the one that has to sit back there..and at least they are getting a ride, right? The trunk isnt anything special, but it could be worse. Now my mom (who paid for the car) is telling me that we might have to sell it because of the insurance, and from reading the other reviews, I see this has been a problem for a lot of people. I love this car so much. I really hope that my mom doesnt have to sell it. I like that not alot of people have it, and also its unique color. Mine is called "mint green" I think (E-mail me if you have this color too!), but I like to call it "silverish-gold-mint green." Dependign on the day/lighting etc it looks different. Anyways I really recommend this car, its so sporty and fun to drive. Just dont blow out your speakers like I did Similar Products Used: I test drove firebirds and camero's and they both had a lot better pickup, but the 240 breaks easier...and I think it drives alot smoother. |
[Feb 21, 2001]
SHAUN SCULLY
Model Reviewed:
SE-T
Strength:
first OF ALL I HAVE SEXY WOMEN IN NEW BIMMERS AND OLD GUYS IN JAGS BENZES AND ALL KINDS OF NICE SPORT IMPORTS STARE.THE HANDLING IF LOWERED IS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE,THE APPEARENCE LETS SEE ID HIT IT JK BUT COME ON "AINT IT 2 SWEET" WHEN I FIRST GOT THE CAR I LOWERED IT AND PUT SOME 18 INCH RACING 5 STARS I THEN PUT A VEILSIDE KIT AND GOT A NEW SHIFTER LET ME TELL YOU THIS MAYBE THE BEST CAR ON THE ROAD{APPEARENCE AND PERFORMANCE I RECENTLY PUT ON A BOLT ON HYBRID TURBO AND LET ME TELL YOU THIS THING IS THE FASTEST CAR EVER!! TAKES 4'S 6'S 8'S-FOR A HOT ONE
Weakness:
ITS HARD FITTIN 2 GUYS OR GIRLS BUT SCREW EM IM DRIVIN AS LONG AS I GET MY SPACE ,3 STILL AINT BAD PUT THE EXTRA PERS0N ON THE PASSENGER SIDE-LOL,OH YEAH THE TRUNK SUCKS TOO I TRIED TO PUT 2 12'S ENDED UP HAVIN TO GET A CUSTOM BOX MADE , I LOVE THIS CAR MORE THEN MICHELLE-JK BUT THIS MIGHT BE THE BEST CAR ILL EVER OWN AND IM NOT EVEN THAT OLD, GET THE SE WITH LEATHER ABS AND VLSD IF U CAN IF U CANT DONT WORRY MAKE SURE YOU GET A 5-SPEED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Similar Products Used: MY FIRST CAR I LOOKED IN THE OLD AZZ CONSUMER REPORTS THERE WAS NO COMPARISON I GOT A JOB AT 14 WORKED TIL 16 AND PUT A NICE DP ON IT NOW PAYIN PAYMENTS WHICH REALLY SUCK BUT ITS WELL WORTH IT |
[Feb 21, 2001]
Chan
Model Reviewed:
/240sx
Strength:
I like this car very much, it has a good handling vehicle. It looks great even though it is the car of '89, lot of stuffs can be upgrade on it. It's totally a BIG BOY TOY. And also Nissan 240 is a very reliable car, engine runs last-longer. Nice interior and feel comfortable.
Weakness:
No cupholder!!! Brake sucks. I'm scare of driving it in the bad weather, especially in snow and rain weathers because it's a rear-wheels drive vehicle and it slip off the road easily. I'd already changed tires but still... On the other hand, I don't want to put heavy stuffs in the trunk because it would slow down the car and not a good idea on the gas mileage. Overall, I bought a great car on a low price. But it has a problem on the thermometer, it sometimes overheat (the needle all the way to the top) with no reason, but then the needle went down again several minutes after that. I don't know why it has this problem but the car still runs very well. But the repair center checked it no problem and can't find it overheat. I really hope this problem can be fix one day. If anyone know how to fix this problem, please E-mail me. My email address is mr.chan@mailcity.com Thank you! Similar Products Used: Compared to my first Honda Accord. 240sx is better than that because it has more power and of course I was also saying by the look, too. |
[May 16, 2001]
Ken
Model Reviewed:
240sx se
Strength:
Got to be the Rear wheel drive, the ability to drift freely. Original engine (the KA24) give enough low end, but not enough high end power. Definitely recommend anyone to put in the SR20DET. Really good handling, can out handle most japanese sport car and probably all american sport. Can beat most Honda car. Vtec is great, but it is nothing comparable to turbo.
Weakness:
Alway have to pay more for performance part cuz this car is not popular like civic and accord, everything have to be special order. Back seat is really small, cannot fit a third person, the trunk is very small, and the step inside the trunk waste a lot of my space for amps and woofers. This is a really great car with the original silvia engine. I think putting the sr20det was the best decision. For about $800, nothing could give me that much hp increase. Be sure not to get the engine from Pulsar, it uses a sr20det too but with a top mount intercooler. Use at least 235 tire on the back, and besure to change the brake along with the engine. Get the rotor and calibar from 300zx non turbo, it fit perfect. This car have a really low used car market price, can easily pick up a 96 for 5 to 7K, a really good deal. Similar Products Used: With the right engine, probably can beat all other car at it's class. Definitely burn prelude, integra, celica, and mx-6. |