1989 Nissan 240SX review from North America
"Takes a licking and keeps on ticking"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The welding on the clutch petal broke. It only took a few minutes to fix.
After two years of very harsh treatment by me, the clutch cable also broke.
The cigarette lighter only works some of the time.
General comments?
This car has good handling and is pretty fast. The driver must be extremely careful in the rain as it tends to fishtail.
Since the cabin is camel colored and black it can get very hot in the summer without air conditioning... even with the windows down it doesn't seem to help.
The front seats are uncomfortable on long drives and the back seats on the fastback can seem very cramped if you are a bigger person.
This car is incredibly reliable, I have never had any major engine problems even though the engine has higher miles.
This car is a great deal, and doesn't waste gas like so many other sportier cars.
The trunk is surprisingly large, with the back seat folded down I have transported a couch without any problems.
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| A nice first car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 liter Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 130000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 158000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Tercel |
| Date of Entry | 3rd October, 2002 |