1993 Nissan 240SX SE review from North America
"This car is well above average in terms of performance, reliability, low cost and looks"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Starting to rust in places that are difficult to repair (door hinges, rocker panels, rear of hatch, windshield seam, etc.).
Intermittent wiring harness problem that disrupts a critical signal. It causes severe power loss and car stalls when at idle. Can fix it by jiggling a particular part of the harness (still fully sealed, never tampered with) - very odd problem.
A/C died.
Cruise control died.
Gas filler neck corroded to the point of bad gas leak when filling tank. 6 year dealer warranty covered it though.
General comments?
Bought this car 5 years used and have driven it for over 3 so I guess I can expect things to break. Problems listed in this review aside, this car rocks.
Great acceleration, especially at high RPM (as expected). Pickup from rest or highway passing both impress me for 4 cylinders.
Brakes are impressive. They'll save the nose of the car every time.
Handles incredibly well. I'd be tempted to take on a Porsche any day.
Seats are not good for the lower back, especially over long drives. Bring your own lumbar support because there's none here.
Reliable, reliable, reliable.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 Litre Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 136000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 169000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Nissan 200SX |
| Date of Entry | 1st May, 2002 |