1989 Nissan 240SX - anything bad I should know about?

[PeeluckyDuckee]

Are all 240SX's real wheel drive?

The 1990 model and up design doesn't look quite as nice, imo. I like the popup headlights and the fact that its a RWD (hopefully). What's the specs on HP and torque? Think it'll be a nice downgrade from a FWD 5th gen Prelude.

Anything I should take note of like any recalls or poor engine/transmission builds?

 

[ElFenix]

someone beat the hell out of it

 

[JulesMaximus]

Yeah, it's a 16 year old car.

 

[ironcrotch]

Why are u jumping DOWN from a prelude

 

[91TTZ]

I thought the 1989 240SX looked identical to the 1990 240SX? They're still the same model car. It didn't change until 1995.

 

[pray4mojo]

Yes they are all RWD.

And the 1989 models are the same up to 1995 except there are two types, the coupe and the fastback. Maybe you have them mixed up. They have ~150hp.

EDIT: You'd have to be dumb to buy a 240sx that old right now and not consider putting an SR20DET in it. How long do you think a 16 year old car will last?

 

[QuitBanningMe]

Originally posted by: 91TTZ
I thought the 1989 240SX looked identical to the 1990 240SX? They're still the same model car. It didn't change until 1995.

It does. There were a few changes though (mostly small)

Edit: I think pray4mojo hit the nail on the head. There were two versions

 

[91TTZ]

Originally posted by: pray4mojo
Yes they are all RWD.

And the 1989 models are the same up to 1995 except there are two types, the coupe and the fastback. Maybe you have them mixed up. They have ~150hp.

EDIT: You'd have to be dumb to buy a 240sx that old right now and not consider putting an SR20DET in it. How long do you think a 16 year old car will last?

People are still driving around muscle cars from the 1960's. If you maintain them, you can keep them running as long as you like.

 

[QuitBanningMe]

Originally posted by: 91TTZ

Originally posted by: pray4mojo
Yes they are all RWD.

And the 1989 models are the same up to 1995 except there are two types, the coupe and the fastback. Maybe you have them mixed up. They have ~150hp.

EDIT: You'd have to be dumb to buy a 240sx that old right now and not consider putting an SR20DET in it. How long do you think a 16 year old car will last?

People are still driving around muscle cars from the 1960's. If you maintain them, you can keep them running as long as you like.

Yeah. That car will last a long time.

 

[PeeluckyDuckee]

I'm not a car enthusiast and this is a vehicle that I think would be an option based on what I see as a beater daily driver. Probably very beat up by other drivers by the time it's passed along to me eh.

My finances do not allow me to keep the Prelude, based on my upcoming goals. I'm also considering a 3rd gen Prelude for around the same price. My budget is about $4000CDN.

What trim levels so they come in?

I see ones with the integrated headlights (if you can call it that) and the older model comes with the pop up headlights. What model year was it when they switched?

 

[QuitBanningMe]

Yes it is RWD and it has 140hp.

 

[QuitBanningMe]

Trim levels are XE and SE Fastback.
of course there are options.

I thought they all had pop up lights untill 95 which was a complete body style change.

 

[BadNewsBears]

Originally posted by: pray4mojo
Yes they are all RWD.

And the 1989 models are the same up to 1995 except there are two types, the coupe and the fastback. Maybe you have them mixed up. They have ~150hp.

EDIT: You'd have to be dumb to buy a 240sx that old right now and not consider putting an SR20DET in it. How long do you think a 16 year old car will last?

Nevermind

 

[QuitBanningMe]

Originally posted by: BadNewsBears

Originally posted by: pray4mojo
Yes they are all RWD.

And the 1989 models are the same up to 1995 except there are two types, the coupe and the fastback. Maybe you have them mixed up. They have ~150hp.

EDIT: You'd have to be dumb to buy a 240sx that old right now and not consider putting an SR20DET in it. How long do you think a 16 year old car will last?

Your an idot. There is no reason why it couldnt habdle the sr20det.

Installed an sr20det in a friends 84' 240sx. Car is stunning on the outside, runs like a raped ape, and is sponsored by racerx/MSD.

He said he should consider putting one in.

Pointless for a beater though. Nothing wrong with the KA24E

 

[BadNewsBears]

Oh. Hah. My bad

 

[Wadded Beef]

they got more powerful in 1991, and it has the pop up headlamps. get a 91-94 if this is a must

 

[pray4mojo]

Originally posted by: PeeluckyDuckee
I'm not a car enthusiast and this is a vehicle that I think would be an option based on what I see as a beater daily driver. Probably very beat up by other drivers by the time it's passed along to me eh.

My finances do not allow me to keep the Prelude, based on my upcoming goals. I'm also considering a 3rd gen Prelude for around the same price. My budget is about $4000CDN.

What trim levels so they come in?

I see ones with the integrated headlights (if you can call it that) and the older model comes with the pop up headlights. What model year was it when they switched?

Oh well for a daily beater scratch the SR20DET. I'd just try to find a 240sx with a decent amount of miles on it. For $4000CDN (which is about $3100) I don't think you'd be able to find a 95+ 240sx that isn't FUBARed, at least not around where I live.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: ironcrotch
Why are u jumping DOWN from a prelude

 

[QuitBanningMe]

Originally posted by: Wadded Beef
they got more powerful in 1991, and it has the pop up headlamps. get a 91-94 if this is a must

Huh....I'm not aware of any power bumps until 95.
Looks like I was wrong. Not much increase though.

 

[pray4mojo]

Originally posted by: QuitBanningMe

Originally posted by: Wadded Beef
they got more powerful in 1991, and it has the pop up headlamps. get a 91-94 if this is a must

Huh....I'm not aware of any power bumps until 95.

Actually it did from 140hp to 155hp I think.

 

[AaronB]

Originally posted by: QuitBanningMe

Originally posted by: Wadded Beef
they got more powerful in 1991, and it has the pop up headlamps. get a 91-94 if this is a must

Huh....I'm not aware of any power bumps until 95.

I don't know exactly which year but there was an engine change in the S13 from the KA24e to the KA24de which added 10-15 horsepower.

 

[QuitBanningMe]

Originally posted by: AaronB

Originally posted by: QuitBanningMe

Originally posted by: Wadded Beef
they got more powerful in 1991, and it has the pop up headlamps. get a 91-94 if this is a must

Huh....I'm not aware of any power bumps until 95.

I don't know exactly which year but there was an engine change in the S13 from the KA24e to the KA24de which added 10-15 horsepower.

Yeah I was editing my post.

 

[Rent]

Originally posted by: AaronB

Originally posted by: QuitBanningMe

Originally posted by: Wadded Beef
they got more powerful in 1991, and it has the pop up headlamps. get a 91-94 if this is a must

Huh....I'm not aware of any power bumps until 95.

I don't know exactly which year but there was an engine change in the S13 from the KA24e to the KA24de which added 10-15 horsepower.

This happened in 91'. The 89-90 models get the 140hp KA24e, 91' and up get the KA24de.

 

[CraigRT]

Originally posted by: Rent

Originally posted by: AaronB

Originally posted by: QuitBanningMe

Originally posted by: Wadded Beef
they got more powerful in 1991, and it has the pop up headlamps. get a 91-94 if this is a must

Huh....I'm not aware of any power bumps until 95.

I don't know exactly which year but there was an engine change in the S13 from the KA24e to the KA24de which added 10-15 horsepower.

This happened in 91'. The 89-90 models get the 140hp KA24e, 91' and up get the KA24de.

which I believe had 155HP
my friend had a '92 LE with super hicas. friggin sweet car. torquey as a mofo!
too bad they never came with the 2.0L in North America like they should have... (SR20DET)

 

[Rent]

Originally posted by: CraigRT

Originally posted by: Rent

Originally posted by: AaronB

Originally posted by: QuitBanningMe

Originally posted by: Wadded Beef
they got more powerful in 1991, and it has the pop up headlamps. get a 91-94 if this is a must

Huh....I'm not aware of any power bumps until 95.

I don't know exactly which year but there was an engine change in the S13 from the KA24e to the KA24de which added 10-15 horsepower.

This happened in 91'. The 89-90 models get the 140hp KA24e, 91' and up get the KA24de.

which I believe had 155HP
my friend had a '92 LE with super hicas. friggin sweet car. torquey as a mofo!
too bad they never came with the 2.0L in North America like they should have... (SR20DET)

Americans couldn't be bothered to fit their fat asses in a tiny jap trap with only a 2.0L engine :laugh:

I would still love to build one as a project car.