Had to replace the starter and ignition switch due to it being broken into.
Had to replace the rotors at 143,000 miles.
Had to replace the thermostat at 139,000 miles.
Sunroof seal has started to wear badly and whistle.
Leather door panel inserts are coming off.
Rubber-coated spoiler is cracking.
Had to replace the valve cover gasket at 138,000 miles.
Tires wear terribly because I need a cam-kit to correct the camber.
The car may not be a BMW as far as comfort is concerned, but for a four-cylinder it's as fast as greased lightning. In the rain accelerating is a true challenge without spinning the tires a few times, but on dry pavement it's as if it and the road are joined at the hips.
I have a 92 240SX SE, and I haven't done anything to it but change the oil. It's very dependable and I agree that in the rain it's not very hard to break the rear tires loose.
My mother has been asking me ever since she drove it if she can have it and for me to buy another, but I have no intention to get rid of it.
When I bought mine from a young woman it had 70K, in October 98, I now have 171K and it still runs just as good as the day I bought it. Nice to know that other people are as happy with theirs as I am with mine.
I bought my 92'240sx in June 2002 with 68,000 miles on it. Now it is December and I've already put another 10,000 miles on it. I bought it from a dealership and got a 3 year warranty, I noticed it was puffing grey smoke during start up and acceleration. I took it in and it ended up being the valve seals. Well thanks to that warranty I only had to pay fifty bucks and she runs great now. I absolutely love this car and would not give it up for the world.
I have a 93 le and it is a wonderful car. it has 220,000 miles on it and it still runs like a dream. it puffs a little smoke a start-up, but it stops. it does have a few modifications. I've put a header, exhaust, intake, and bigger cam. it has a lot of power, and I'm very happy with it. it is truely one of the most powerful 4-cyld you can buy stock. Robby from TN.