1992 Nissan 240SX SE Convertible review from North America
"I'll never sell this car!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The radiator leaked so I replaced it.
The starter became intermittent so I replaced it.
The rear window (convertible) yellowed and fogged so I replaced it (separate item from the top).
The top stitching was rotting so I had it restitched when the window was replaced.
I replaced the windshield, rear calipers, all rotors, pads, transmission filter and all four struts.
I added K&N intake element.
General comments?
I sold my 2001 Cobra and used it temporarily, but I'm slowly falling in love with it!
Excellent handling car and responsive in city and on freeways (has 300ZX suspension).
Automatic transmission is a bit lazy, but a god send in stop and go traffic.
Really looks good when detailed (white with black top).
Looks even better with the top down! Gets compliments by car service technicians!
Pleasant interior, nice seats, no cup holder, but the console ashtray is removeable and a cup fits there.
I plan to add more power upgrades and change the allow wheels to a newer design.
I still cannot believe this car is so cheap used (paid $5k) yet looks so good and runs so well!
If you find a used one with a good engine and transmission, buy it and fix it up because it's a better cruiser than a Miata and looks much classier.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1992 |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 gas Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 116000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 132000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 12th November, 2004 |