Is a 240sx worth buying?

Is a 240sx worth buying?

The Nissan 240SX is simply one of the best cars you can buy for not that much money, not only because it’s affordable to virtually anyone, but because the amount of cars sold and the range of condition for those cars bring prices down to the point where you could probably barter a fixer-upper with coins you found in …

Is 240sx a good car?

They’re good cars. And they’re also money pits. I’ve had 4 of these things; 3 s13s and 1 s14. The stock KA24 engine is pretty damn bulletproof if maintained even decently.

Is a 240sx reliable?

They are fantastic cars, the engines are reliable and the mechanics are extremely simple. What you do need to bear in mind are that these are now all very old cars. So while there is not a lot inherently wrong with them, like any older cars they will degrade and parts will need to be replaced.

How many miles do 240sx last?

A well maintained KA can last up to 250k-300k miles from what I have seen, which means that one is most likely on its last legs.

How much should I pay for a 240sx?

Been looking around, you can find a 90-93 240sx in good condition, stock, for between 3000-5500. price depends on mileage, paint, interior; found one in good running condition, worn interior, worn paint, 3200.

Can you daily drive a 240sx?

I daily mine about 50 miles a day, it’s a great fun car with little issues. I got mine with really low miles and well maintained. If you keep up the maintenance and don’t abuse it too much it’ll be a great daily.

Are S13 reliable?

While Nissan’s S13 models are reliable and tough cars, many of them have been maintained poorly, modified badly or been in contact with things they shouldn’t have been.

Is 240SX easy to work?

In summation: 240sx = easy to work on, cheap parts but hard to find the little stuff ( i need an ashtray). Honda = banged up knuckles and hands, find a dwarf mechanic or train a monkey.

What’s the difference between zenki and Kouki?

The Zenki is the earlier model and features more rounded headlights, while the Kouki features sharper, aggressive headlights. Mechanically, there is little, if any, difference at all between the two. Both are equally great for drifting and tuning.

What is a Kouki?

“Zenki” 前期 (in its corresponding Chinese characters), stands for “prior period”, while “kouki” 後期, stands for “latter period”. The final characters in both those terms, “型”, stands for “type” or “model”. Putting all the characters together, we end up with “prior period type” and “latter period type”.

Will Nissan bring back the Silvia?

According to the latest reports, the famous Nissan model is coming back and it will be the new entry-level sports car from Nissan. The last version of the famous sports coupe the Nissan Silvia s15 (also my favourite model, then the s13) was produced between 1999 and 2002.

Will there be a Nissan S16?

Nissan S16 Price Although the Nissan Silvia S16 is yet to be confirmed, we would expect prices to be in a similar region to some of the other cars in Nissan’s current line—up, such as the 370Z.

Are Nissan Silvia S14 legal in the US?

Registered. The S14s are perfectly legal; Nissan sold them in the US. Yes, S14 240SXs are perfectly legal, but not real Silvias, not totally the same car.

Is Nissan A Silvia?

The Nissan Silvia (Japanese: 日産・シルビア, Nissan Shirubia) is a series of sport coupes based on the Nissan S platform….

Nissan Silvia
Production 2002
Body and chassis
Class Sports car
Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive

Why are S15 so expensive?

Moving on… I think the two main factors are rarity and maintaining high resale values. In comparison to S13s and S14s, they are still quite rare in the UK. And unlike S13/S14 owners, most S15 owners tend to be quite patient selling their cars.

What’s the difference between S15 Spec-R and S?

The Spec-R was the most sought-after model in the S15 range, featuring either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed auto, the main difference between the JDM Spec-R and the Spec-S was the Spec-R’s 247bhp turbocharged SR20DET engine, where the Spec-S received the underwhelming 163bhp SR20DE.

How fast is a Nissan Silvia S15?

160 mph

How much HP does a S15 have?

The S15 is a rear-wheel-drive sports coupe, powered by Nissan’s SR20DET; a 2.0 litre in-line 4 cylinder turbocharged engine with air-to-air intercooler that delivers a power output of 250 horsepower that results in a power-to-weight ration of less than 5Kg/PS.

What year will the S15 be legal?

The S15 Nissan Silvia in question was manufactured from 1999 to 2002, so they can’t be imported legally until 2024, and they were never sold in the United States. The S15 was only sold in Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.

Is an S15 a 200sx?

A world of a difference. The S15 is turbocharged and rear wheel driven. The 200sx is naturally aspirated and is front wheel driven. The S15 is engineered for performance, the 200sx isn’t.

How old is the S14?

The Nissan Silvia S14 was first sold in Japan in October 1993. The S14 version of the Nissan 240SX was sold in the US as a 1995 model, starting in Spring 1994. In the US, the S13 version was sold from 1989-1994.

What are the 5 S-chassis models?

Schools in: S-chassis history lesson

  • 1965–1968 Nissan Silvia (CSP311)
  • 1975–1979 Nissan Silvia (S10)
  • 1979–1983 Nissan Silvia (S110)
  • 1983–1988 Nissan Silvia (S12)
  • 1988–1994 Nissan Silvia (S13)
  • 1989–1998 Nissan 180SX.
  • 1994–2000 Nissan Silvia (S14)
  • 1999–2002 Nissan Silvia (S15)