1991 Nissan 240SX Base review from North America
"A very good performing car at that price level"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Timing chain had to be fixed and the brake master cylinder had to be replaced after having it 12 years. I replaced the front seats, but mostly by choice. The odometer stopped working at 40,000 miles. That's not a problem at all for me. I replaced the tires and rims for some low profile sportier ones. I added a spoiler for looks and a tiny bit of perceived stability.
General comments?
This car is industructible. The engine runs almost as well today in 2004 as it did when I bought it new in 1991. It's never left me stranded anywhere. I could use more horsepower, but at the time was relatively fast. That's before car manufacturers started playing the horsepower game. The back seats are OK for short people, but taller people will defintely feel cramped. All in all though it's not a sedan so those people should feel lucky I'm taking them along for the ride. At the time it wasn't advertized at all. I wonder why Nissan never did that. I see a lot on the road, but no one seems to take care of theirs.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1991 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 12 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 21st April, 2004 |

