YACT: '95 240SX vs. '95 Maxima

[Red]

Ok... now that I've been pre-approved for my car loan, here are two vehicles I'm eyeing closely:

1. 1995 Nissan 240SX SE, 75k, $6495, Sunroof, Free Warranty, Insurance:
$2301/yr (Color: Gold)

http://images.autotrader.com/images...472954.153327335.IM1.02.565x421_A.562x421.jpg

2. 1995 Nissan Maxima GXE, 76k, $6995, Sunroof, Free Warranty,
Insurance: $2151/yr (Color: Black)

http://images.autotrader.com/images...391992.158881630.IM1.02.565x421_A.562x421.jpg

What are the pros/cons? Nearly Identical mileage. Nearly Identical Price. Both are sold at the same place. 240SX has a little higher insurance (about $13/month) but the Maxima is $500 more. The 240SX would be easier to work on (RWD) I'm assuming. The Maxima is faster and has better handling in the snow (0-60 in 7.5ish verus 0-60 in 8.3ish and FWD is better in snow/rain). Which engine is more reliable? Which car is more fuel efficient?

Which car, my friend, would you BUY, and WHY?

 

[arcenite]

sounds like an ugly color on the 240

 

[mAdD INDIAN]

Seeing how I drove both a 99 Maxima and a 95 240SX regularly for over a year I can only say this:

Fun to drive (overall enjoyment) : 240SX
Faster in straight line : Maxima
Snow: While the Maxima does track better, the 240SX with snow tires will do the job just fine.

If I was in your shoes (and how I wish I was), I'd definately pick the 240SX.

 

[Red]

Originally posted by: mAdD INDIAN
Seeing how I drove both a 99 Maxima and a 95 240SX regularly for over a year I can only say this:

Fun to drive (overall enjoyment) : 240SX
Faster in straight line : Maxima
Snow: While the Maxima does track better, the 240SX with snow tires will do the job just fine.

If I was in your shoes (and how I wish I was), I'd definately pick the 240SX.

Ok, good advice. I'm also leaning towards the 240sx SE for the simple fact that it is a rarer (is that a word) vehicle and this one is most like unmolested. I'm between a rock and a hard place. I've been approved for the car loan yet I have to wait for my Honda to sell.... yet if this 240 is a good deal I'd like to snatch it up before it sells. Grrr. I definitely can't afford two car payments.

 

[Cal166]

I own a Maxima SE, the handling is not all that good but can be fixed with a rear sway bar. Has a lot of power!

 

[Vette73]

Auto or Manual trans?

If both the same 240.


Juts looked at the pics, go with the 240. Also your not going to pay full price right?

 

[Actaeon]

Though the Maxima is a nicer looking car. I would rather have that 240sx (ugly color!). RWD would be more fun, plus it has tons of potential if you care to modify it any.

 

[Aimster]

I have a 1998 Maxima GXE and it is a POS. 1995 240sx is a sweet car.

 

[Viperoni]

240sx

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