1989 Nissan 240SX review from North America
"Judge a book by it's cover and you'll get laid every time"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Alternator had to be replaced under extended warranty at approximately 60k.
Rust under the doors at 100k in Canada.
Various annoying noises from 80k.
Stereo died at around 60k.
General comments?
I love the car's looks, but it seriously lacks get up and go. I always felt that at one point Nissan planned to offer the Maxima V6 as an option on the 240. The engine mounts have got to be close, No? With that in mind could it be all that difficult to drop a V6 into a 240? Has anyone done this? Not that I have heard.
Handles wonderfully.
Shift throws are too long.
Essentially a two seater with great trunk space.
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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 | 1993 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 45000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 140000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Nissan 200SX |
| Date of Entry | 21st June, 2003 |