I want a 240SX.. What's a good year?

[Imported]

I have a '98 Civic that'd I'll probably sell/trade-in for a 240SX if I really really decide to get one..

Questions are, what's the best year/trim for them? I'd like something from '95+ though.

 

[WinkOsmosis]

1995 .
I don't think there is any significant trim difference. Someone on this board has a 1997 I think, and the interior looks identical to mine's, except mine is leather. I believe the only option package is SE, which puts anti roll bars on the front and back, spoiler, front lip, foglights, and I think only comes with manual.
For the love of God, don't get an auto.

 

[BCYL]

Originally posted by: Jellomancer
For the love of God, don't get an auto.

Best advice you can get...

 

[The Dancing Peacock]

They stopped making them in 98. I'm contemplating one, but I want a 98, 97 at the oldest. I want a car that doesn't have too many miles on it.

I like the look of the 91-93 or so years. I think the hatch looked much nicer than the coupes.

 

[kLezViruS]

Get a 97-98 model. Also get a SE. I like the 97-98 model for it has the nicer headlights that make the 240 look ANGRY!!

 

[bolido2000]

Make it a Sil-80

 

[BCYL]

Originally posted by: bolido2000
Make it a Sil-80

Someone has been watching too much Initial-D

 

[atom]

95-98 had base , SE, and LE trims. SE and LE had 5 lug, power accessories standard, and leather options. Power was the same on all models. The thing you want to look for is the ABS/LSD package. Personally I think the 89-93 240sx hatch models are the best looking.

I'm personally looking for a 97-98 SE/LE with stick and ABS/LSD options since my previous car got totalled, they are hard as hell to find.

 

[WinkOsmosis]

I think the 89-93 240sx was ugly. The 1995+ is sleek and simple, uncluttered. I would prefer to have a hatchback on my 1995 though.. much more utility.

 

[Imported]

I'd definately get a manual..

So far, it seems like I could do a straight up trade for one with my current car. Insurance would be more though for the 240SX..

 

[SaintGRW]

91 240SX is supposedly the easiest to do an SR20DET engine swap with because it's got holes in the frame for that engine already....

 

[Imported]

Originally posted by: SaintGRW
91 240SX is supposedly the easiest to do an SR20DET engine swap with because it's got holes in the frame for that engine already....

Yumm.. I still like the newer body style though..