1990 Nissan 240SX Hatchback review from North America
"Low power fun rear wheel sports car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
All of these problems occurred within the first 3000kms of my owning this car, SEVERAL things have gone wrong at only just over 100,000km on the odometer.
Clutch Fan seized, new fan - $240.
Starter died - $250.
Faulty starter died again within 2 days.
Alternator - $375.
Car was bought from a used car dealership with a very worn and slipping clutch, so I paid to have a new clutch installed before delivery of the car.
"New" clutch blew after 3 weeks of my owning the car.
Seats were badly worn, so they were replaced before I picked up the car.
Rocker cover gasket now leaking oil all over the engine, soon to be replaced.
General comments?
I do not think these engines are very reliable, but I plan to put an SR20DET in this car over the upcoming winter.
There are a couple of very impressive qualities about the 240SX though, handling and braking. With a stock suspension and almost perfect 50/50 weight distribution on the car, it corners wonderfully. This is the only reason I plan to upgrade the one major flaw with the car, low power, unreliable motor.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 Gas Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 2 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 100000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 103000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 9th July, 2002 |