MotorWeek | Retro Review: '91 Nissan 240SX

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9 жыл бұрын

Super HICAS!!!

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@Xbox360Player350 9 жыл бұрын

1:55 Here we see a long extinct species, a 240SX with the stock exhaust system.

@kz1000ps 9 жыл бұрын

Xbox360Player350 Muahahahahaha

@StratMatt777 9 жыл бұрын

Xbox360Player350 Actually I have the last one!

@danmccarthy4700 9 жыл бұрын

Xbox360Player350 That's fantastic.

@ACEkilla17 9 жыл бұрын

Xbox360Player350 I have one lol

@t1995roger10 8 жыл бұрын

Mine is completely stock

@nls8520 9 жыл бұрын

I wish Nissan would make a modern equivalent.

@INUMIMI28 9 жыл бұрын

nls8520 Nissan announced that they've killed the IDx. Shame, utter shame

@SANYUR 9 жыл бұрын

nls8520 Infiniti G35 or G37 Coupes is the modern equivalent & some G35 & G37 have active 4WS like HICAS

@acaaew 9 жыл бұрын

The 350/370z and G35/37 are the modern equivalent to the 300zx and not the 240sx. The closest you get to a modern rear wheel drive 4 banger is the FRS/BRZ twins but I do hope someone could introduce some competition so that we can get a factory turbo FRS/BRZ. Another car the gets close to a modern equivalent is the new ECO boost mustang but unfortunately it's a large car along with the Gensis Coupe which has dropped the turbo 4 option.

@lukevandillen4055 8 жыл бұрын

+nls8520 They do it's called the "Nissa-OOOOyota Blardge-vis vvtDIE 0.9 tri-turpercharger MSDS OSHA Nurburgring edition PT cruiserarri-sauceman's race boy package 4-wheel REAL CAR."

@kernoleary1394 8 жыл бұрын

+Luke vanDillen what are you going on about ??

@30mmBalistic 8 жыл бұрын

I owned one of these 240s back in the 90s and something that stands out to this day was how good the fit and finish of this vehicle was.. Premium materials came together perfectly in a very fun and affordable car..You could tell the engineers and folks that built these really put in the hours and cared about the finished product.

@80s_Boombox_Collector 3 жыл бұрын

Except the paint sucked

@nobodynoone2500 2 жыл бұрын

I recall fit and finish, and handling, being noticably worse than my honda at the time, even if it was a lil more fun to drive at the limit.

@jammyboi06 Жыл бұрын

this aged well...

@mackchannel6348 2 жыл бұрын

This era of the 240SX was a classy ride. I had a 1991 Toyota Celica ST back in the day, and a friend of mine had a 240SX. This was of course a much more refined car. I remember it well. With the chip shortage, making retro, simple vehicles without all of the computerized elements would be an interesting move.

@DJThe240Guy Ай бұрын

We have a 91 240sx in the garage right now and a 95 Crlica ST at the other house

@lelandlee9648 8 жыл бұрын

Damn, I thought they came stock with coilovers and welded differentials. It looks like these where painted too

@TheWTFsauce 8 жыл бұрын

could of sworn they had LS engines too

@kasparasvalauskas6455 7 жыл бұрын

i thought they had carbon fibre wings aswell :/

@kylesoler4139 7 жыл бұрын

And drift stitching.

@8584zender 7 жыл бұрын

...and lots of sponsor stickers In all seriousness though, this was a nicely styled car, good proportions etc. Though borrowing heavily from the 924/944 that's not a bad place to start.

@Fuckstupidlibtards Жыл бұрын

Bumper is held on with zip ties from the factory doe...

@BCJDM 8 жыл бұрын

wow a stock 240. the feels

@beans24 7 жыл бұрын

BCJDM I got a 91 LE 240sx hatch and it's 100% stock I'm going to keep it like that

@80s_Boombox_Collector 3 жыл бұрын

There's still some stock ones in the South, owned by grandmothers

@hondamanvtec2894 2 жыл бұрын

Rustfree haha 3 weeks later it was not anymore 🙉

@hondamanvtec2894 2 жыл бұрын

@@beans24 post a video Or its just a lie

@DreamRoadRonny Жыл бұрын

@@hondamanvtec2894 i have one. check the channel 🙏🏾

@thunderwolf8908 8 жыл бұрын

The 240sx was much childhood dream car and in 2010 I purchased a ruby red 91 240sx hatch 1 owner in factory condition with 78k on the odometer seeing the video that sparked the passion I had for that car for 24 years lit my face up like the sun

@67Bigsby 9 жыл бұрын

Great review!!! Retro Review is a invaluable "vintage" buyers guide for enthusiast!!

@WillemHuber 9 жыл бұрын

These are nice Nissans.

@infinitiaccord2565 3 жыл бұрын

Our ad in South Africa for the 200sx was..."Nissan goes Porshce hunting"

@zacharyparis 6 жыл бұрын

fucking love all these vintage reviews.

@nezabytes 7 жыл бұрын

The 240sx had the best console ever made. I love how simple it is and how it swooped at that sexy angle. Yeah...angles are sexy!

@rholt7551 Жыл бұрын

This vehicle is still relevant to this day.

@jabrother 9 жыл бұрын

Love my s14 that's been in the family for almost 20 years!!

@MPowerSubie12 7 жыл бұрын

Without the turbochargers that give insurance agents seizures HAHA! I have a bone stock white 1993 hatch SE Super Hicas! Wow it's so nimble and fun to drive!

@marvinmurakami8828 3 жыл бұрын

Back then a teenager with a turbocharged 4 cylinder sports coupe would have paid the equivalent of six thousand a year in todays dollars for insurance.

@Acc0rd79 9 жыл бұрын

Nissan needs to bring this back, they really need a cheaper car for the younger audience to get in! low 20k range and don't top 30k as you will get in the area of the 370z. It would really make some good sales, imagine if it started at some odd number like 19k...oh Lawd would the sales go nuts!!! Common Nissan, get back in the game!

@XenomorphLV426 9 жыл бұрын

Acc0rd79 I agree. Nissan was going to release a successor of the Datsun 510, but they backed out due to the subpar response of the FRS/BRZ sales. Shame, really. Only hope is the Nismo Sentra. BTW, I hope I win that contest. W00t.

@arthurmroyce 9 жыл бұрын

Acc0rd79 The BRZ/FR-S sales are discouraging this sort of car. Even Hyundai dropped the 2.0T on the Genesis Coupe and that car is expected to go up market in the 2017 release. I remember test driving this exact model, but I bought a 1991 Stealth R/T instead. Now I have a Genesis Coupe as a cheap sporty commuter car. It has been rock solid in reliability btw. The Kia Stinger is not getting any traction either due to sales of sporty coupes in the 20k to 30k range. I still get a lot of compliments on my Genesis...from people who drive cars with too many doors.

@Acc0rd79 9 жыл бұрын

Arthur Royce genesis cars are everywhere but I do feel these companies need to find a sweet spot from the high teens to the low 20k range. I would LOVE to see Honda bring back a Crx, 180hp, 40 to 50mpg maybe and around 17k starting, I think that would sell like hot cakes!

@arthurmroyce 9 жыл бұрын

Acc0rd79 You are dreaming at that price point. Federal regulations have pushed the cost and weight of cars up over the years. 17k gets you an Accent if you are lucky. The reason the original Gen Coupe was so cheap is because Hyundai has lower labor costs. A fun RWD car is going to start at around 25k and go up from there unfortunately.

@21April853BC 8 жыл бұрын

+Acc0rd79 I'm 38 and I owned a 92" model.

@alicediamond387 4 жыл бұрын

1992 204SX 5 speed coupe was my first car. It was still turning heads in 2007 when I gave it to my stepdaughter. Damn, I miss that car.

@felipemontoya3263 4 жыл бұрын

Same here but I gave it to my brother. Great car👍

@mdteletom1288 5 жыл бұрын

I had a 1990 240SX and he was spot on in his review, right down to having to lean over the steering wheel to see the controls. What I don't get is his criticism of the lack of gauges. I got the speed, tripometer, fuel tank, engine temperature and tachometer. Plus it delivered a sports car performance at compact car insurance rates! I went back to Nissan 3 years ago by leasing a Rogue and I think I'll stick to them for a while.

@DriftEmigrant 7 жыл бұрын

"handsome styling" haha, love my stock front bumper :D

@HellRaZarSR20det 8 жыл бұрын

love seeing these old vids !!!

@_Slaab_ 9 жыл бұрын

My favorite car. Love them with all my heart ❤️

@robertdavis32 9 жыл бұрын

Now if y'all could upload a review of the 95-98 S14 body style that would be amazing

@jabrother 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed!! I don't know if they ever tested one though!

@lanea7678 3 жыл бұрын

2021, thx for keeping this review up guys

@possiblycrazy442 6 жыл бұрын

UUUUUGGGHHHH I WANT A CLEAN ONE SO BAAAAAAAD!!!!

@marcosaruca5283 8 жыл бұрын

why wasnt he drifting through the slaloms

@marcosaruca5283 8 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Frog i was being sarcastic

@kylesoler4139 7 жыл бұрын

it was only starting to become popular in japan around that time.

@8584zender 7 жыл бұрын

The correct answer is because he was trying to set a fast time.

@pearlmax 7 жыл бұрын

Don't be surprised if this thread goes 100 replies long, chalk full of people taking your facetious comment seriously, in attempt to prove their drift boyness.

@smithsfan425 7 жыл бұрын

Marcos Aruca diff wasn't welded and vaping wasn't a thing yet bro.

@codyclark3230 8 жыл бұрын

@3:10 holy shit they sound good stock!!!!

@eltonjohn3236 8 жыл бұрын

I preferred the 240 to the 300. The 300, for me, seemed too heavy. The 240 was felt more tossable

@twhiteford Жыл бұрын

I bought a black Fastback new in October of 1991. It was my every day driver for 21-1/2 years. Over those years I spent more on stereos and reapolsetry than repairs. The love affair ended when I rear ended a Lexus. A bent frame was the cause of death. I still miss her.

@quavygames6360 8 жыл бұрын

I bet this thing is completely ruined now

@pearlmax 7 жыл бұрын

Yep, some dipshit who used to drive Civics probably drifted it into a light pole years ago.

@nissan_motors4934 6 жыл бұрын

Legend has it, that it was stripped for parts after being drifted into a wall

@dozinalove8634 6 жыл бұрын

NISsan_MOtors hahaha.. Wouldn't be surprised at all lol!😳

@andrewsimental5088 4 жыл бұрын

pearlmax why would it be a civic driver who did that? You can’t even drift civics lol some people love to demonstrate their dumbassery publicly

@henker20yearsago80 4 жыл бұрын

@@andrewsimental5088 you are the only dumbass who didn't get the joke dang

@landyachtfan79 8 жыл бұрын

You posted this on my birthday........YES!!!!!!!!

@JDsHouseofHobbies 9 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite cars!

@roddydykes7053 5 жыл бұрын

“An engine that operates without turbochargers or superchargers that give insurance agents seizures” lmao love the dry humour in this show

@marvinmurakami8828 3 жыл бұрын

He should have said the parents of teenagers who owned turbocharged sports coupes. Back then insurance cost the equivalent of six thousand dollars a year for teenagers who drove turbocharged 4 cylinder cars.

@GeekTherapyRadio 3 жыл бұрын

Buddy in high school (around 99-00) swapped cars like t-shirts. He had a 240 for a week and I said "stop with this one! THIS is a good car!". It was, but he traded it a couple weeks later for an old Camaro. I asked to drive the Camaro but he said "nah, you can't handle the torque steer." 2 days later he wrapped it around a tree. Shoulda kept the 240.

@shopwithaaron 9 жыл бұрын

Way back then I recommended the 200sx to a coworker that was shopping for something new...he was 6'2" and there just wasn't enough room for comfort...1 year later he was the proud owner of the Saab 900 turbo and sold it last year with 240,000Miles!! Now he drives a 2011 BMW 1 series convertible...and loves it more!

@JonOW98118 5 жыл бұрын

Just bought a RHD '94 S14 Silvia (the next gen 240sx). Resembles a R33 skyline and a lexus coupe. It has the better SR20DE engine & appears stock, other than some cool "primer gray" 8 spoke wheels. Can't wait until arrives here in a month.

@jabrother 5 жыл бұрын

From Japan? Is it hard to acquire these?

@kylesoler4139 7 жыл бұрын

You would think Nissan would bring back the S chassis as they would most likely sell well especially with the rising prices of stock examples.

@spirovarelis9637 3 жыл бұрын

It's probably never going to happen though.

@kylesoler4139 3 жыл бұрын

@@spirovarelis9637 Never say Never

@spirovarelis9637 3 жыл бұрын

@@kylesoler4139 But it's so unlikely that it's never going to happen. If you want a modern day Silvia then get the GT86 or BRZ, those are the closest you're going to get to the Silvia.

@ENDTIMEsVideoLibrary 3 жыл бұрын

Had a 92 Coupe. Miss that car! It handled superbly and was really fun to drive..

@AandRcooperation 7 күн бұрын

A black horse car for Need for speed game series, And absolutely, that was such a beautiful car ❤

@hamerplayer1229 6 жыл бұрын

Had a grey 91 Hatchback. I loved that car. I got rear ended by a 91 300zx and pushed into a Taurus. :(

@john-vy1ml 4 жыл бұрын

Best commercial ever. Trunkback and hatchback sliding through a course to the music, me and my shadow. Way before its time

@TheCbrooks45 8 жыл бұрын

My first car was a 92 SE fastback version. I got in 1994. I had so much fun in that car and girls loved it. Mine was white and no super hycas (spell check). Once I got destroyed by a fourth gen Trans Am, I was ready to move on. But such a great car.

@mdteletom1288 4 жыл бұрын

I had the '90 model for about 8 years. I didn't think the seats were uncomfortable at all but the passive restraint was sometimes a pain.

@turblown 6 жыл бұрын

So clean!!

@dcdude345 5 жыл бұрын

Man the us got screwed never got the CA18 or the SR20

@marvinmurakami8828 3 жыл бұрын

Should have offered it as a nismo option.

@TheCbrooks45 4 жыл бұрын

Back in 1996 I had a white 92 SE and I loved it. I still have a ton of pictures of the car. The insurance was $250 a month back then as I was 21. Once the LT1 Camaros, firebirds and Trans Ams absolutely smoked me, I knew it was time for a change. But what a fun car and fun times in it.

@manfredmann2766 Жыл бұрын

Same here, it was a little underpowered. If I went back in time, I would have put a v8 in it.

@TheRyansLion 4 жыл бұрын

There is a 240sx that still parks on my campus every day. Bone stock and owned by a professor

@blobeye.carter 3 жыл бұрын

What state

@TheRyansLion 2 жыл бұрын

@@blobeye.carter CU Boulder in Colorado haha sorry for the late reply

@niku4154 5 жыл бұрын

The stock 240sx/ JDM 180sx without any rust, dirt, etc. is the most beautiful car I've ever seen.

@sidjones8082 6 жыл бұрын

Super happy I still have my stock 98 :)

@steveespinola7652 4 жыл бұрын

As mentioned already, good luck trying to find this car in stock form and not customized.

@JuanJimenez. 4 жыл бұрын

and even if you do find a running example, people would ask for ALOT.

@alex_k1410 6 жыл бұрын

I would love to own an immaculate stock 240sx and if I could get a rare one with all wheel steering it would be perfect!

@endersstare328 7 жыл бұрын

At 3:09 the engine sounds just amazing.

@mdteletom1288 4 жыл бұрын

I had the '90 model and liked the front end of the earlier model but I wish I had the additional 15hp.

@morphr3292 6 жыл бұрын

I actually saw a stock one IRL...only one though...It was one of the best things I ever saw.

@madcrabber1113 3 жыл бұрын

I had a 240 SX for price. It was slow but fun on back roads.

@boostedmaniac 4 жыл бұрын

Nowadays people LS swap these and surprisingly it’s not much heavier being you can get the LS in all aluminum.

@normaspirated 4 жыл бұрын

Had a '91 SE non-hicas back in 2002. As a 21yr old broke ass college senior, I blew what little money I had on a ca18det. It was fun, but wouldn't do that again.

@n40798 5 жыл бұрын

4:08 Dashboard is already cracking!

@nigelmccure6640 5 жыл бұрын

I remember these things from my childhood

@dana_brooke_27 3 жыл бұрын

I have the 91 coupe SE in Aztec Red... July 2nd, 2021 will be 30yrs I own it. Yes I bought it brand new.. Love mine..And so does everyone else. I get offers constantly.

@zachg9065 9 жыл бұрын

Firend has a '90 24sx with an RB20 turbo swap. It is one hell of a drift car.

@maximusareilius2262 7 жыл бұрын

had a 91 sentra se-r. centerforce clutch, stillen exhaust, hotshot headers. it was pretty damn fun.

@juanmincia 7 жыл бұрын

Maximus Areilius Can you find a review of the SE-R?

@maximusareilius2262 7 жыл бұрын

Rafiki ! theres alot of articles on the se-r. but no damn video reviews.

@LilLarry091 7 жыл бұрын

Maximus Areilius The only one I saw on KZfaq is literally 10 pixels. not worth searching for.

@pguth98 9 жыл бұрын

FINALLY.

@jdmsidewayz5336 8 жыл бұрын

dang they shitted on the eclipse

@BigEightiesNewWave 4 жыл бұрын

2020 Ford got smart and went to RWD with Explorer. Wish others would.

@SilverScarletSpider 4 жыл бұрын

I think expensive tech like 4WS and turbocharged engines might have ultimately lead to the fall of many Japanese Sports coupes. The ones that survived the longest always costed less than or equvilent to other traditional compact sedans. You choose a Toyota Corolla or Celica at equal price. Honda Accord or Prelude. Honda Civic or Acura Integra/RSX. Even the Chevorlet camero and pontiac firebird died. Nissan 240SX Turbo, Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX, Ford Probe GT, Honda Prelude Si VTEC, Acura Integra Type R, Toyota Celica AllTrac Turbo

@louismat319 4 жыл бұрын

such a shame you cant find any clean ones anymore

@randomxdd1237 7 жыл бұрын

I'm buying one of these cars tomorrow... except it's far from stock!

@rulinghabs 3 жыл бұрын

I had this exact car and colour back in the day. I loved that car. Unfortunately they changed the design in circa 1995 and it just fell off the map

@blackamericatelevisionnews7842 5 ай бұрын

I had a this car in the 90s. It got wrecked. I want it back.

@AhJotahTube 9 жыл бұрын

Something like this would be good competition for the pony cars which are still going strong. Do something, Nissan! Bring it back!

@mrdaykurutakuchannel 5 жыл бұрын

True i'm sick of japan goofing off in the sports car market and muscle cars feeling like a cock. The new supra and civic type r are a good start, but that alone wont cut it.

@unknown-co3hu 4 жыл бұрын

29 years later and im finna get my hands on one of these :) finna be my first car as a 17 year old

@cincomithell 4 жыл бұрын

Widows Spouse I bought my s-13 around 96 or 97. I still have it, I still love it, It’s going to stay in the family forever! One day my boy will have it. He is already building a new motor for it. We are going to keep it a KA. I have owned a lot of cars. But the 240SX is my right up there with my 68 charger as my two favorite cars. I have owned a 89 and 93 240SX. People always remark about having had one and wishing they still did. Good luck finding a good one. Lots of times they are beat up and abused or turned into Frankensteins.

@StratMatt777 4 жыл бұрын

If you smash it while drifting I will find you and kick your ass. Have a great day! Hey, did you get a 240?

@StratMatt777 4 жыл бұрын

@@cincomithell How are you upgrading the KA? With a cam or a light boost or what? I've got the stock motor in my '92 with 180,000 miles on it. What are some easy upgrades for the KA24DE?

@eurosonly 5 жыл бұрын

Good luck finding one of these in stock and unmolested condition

@kevinlim2049 3 жыл бұрын

You can but mostly auto trans vs molested manual trans

@BigEightiesNewWave 5 жыл бұрын

Yo ! HICAS kicked in !

@Nismo3 5 жыл бұрын

Didn´t know even the 240sx was equiped with super HICAS. Today this would not be possible for a car like this.

@shanemb3 3 жыл бұрын

LOL how the Ford Probe was even a comparison.

@1127csk 4 жыл бұрын

Great car

@cadeira2261 7 жыл бұрын

I still dream about S13, such a shame that it wasnt sold on brazil.

@leeterwilliger2303 5 жыл бұрын

I wish i had the two i owned back in the day

@kz1000ps 9 жыл бұрын

SUPER HICAS could/should be John Davis' "rosebud."

@seansmile 8 жыл бұрын

they should make a 240sx retro series or something

@MrGeeMan1980 8 жыл бұрын

+Sean Smile : I wish they would. I'd snatch one up.

@seansmile 8 жыл бұрын

+MrGeeMan1980 yeah

@n40798 2 жыл бұрын

Many people thought this car didn't have cup holders but it actually had one under the ashtray!

@stratmatt7775 Жыл бұрын

Oh damn, I never thought of that! I'll have to try it!

@E39ENTHUSIAST90 9 жыл бұрын

please more videos with de bmw E39!

@brantisonfire 9 жыл бұрын

Speaking of the Ford Probe, is there a Retro Review in the future by chance?

@wademckenney6610 9 жыл бұрын

one when they saw 4 wheel steering is it actually 4 wheel steering like the back wheels turn to and they're upset with 22mgs my moms mini van gets worse than that

@mlee6136 2 жыл бұрын

Quite a desirable head turner in the early 90”s.

@jonasmcmillan 6 жыл бұрын

Which package gives the beer tap shifter?

@trashpanda314 4 жыл бұрын

"Superchargers and turbochargers that give insurance agents, seizures!" Lol

@Ellwood76 8 жыл бұрын

i dont think ill ever sell my 240....

@redey1290 8 жыл бұрын

Don't, unless you've made it a ricer, then get rid of it and yourself at once.

@Ellwood76 8 жыл бұрын

intake/exhaust and some modest suspension upgrades is not ricer in my opinion, i will do that to every car i own

@Barberdan 8 жыл бұрын

+Ellwood76 I got rid of my clone of your car 3 years ago. Unless it becomes really difficult to store(I bough something nicer and more fun while only having a 1 car garage) don't sell it.

@SpikerDragon95 5 жыл бұрын

Its soo weird see a bone stock 240SX, mostly of them has been mutilated and crashed

@SuperMaxCarp 3 жыл бұрын

Counting my blessings...I have a stock 91 s13 the same as this...same color also..and its bone stock...including the exhaust lol

@itz_paze4318 6 жыл бұрын

This is gonna be my first car

@user-kz2op2ge6u 5 жыл бұрын

Damn I remember watching this a while ago and after 2months I was searching 240sx till I realized I can only get 200sx 0r 180sx , then I got 180sx type X 96

@fijitears 10 ай бұрын

Beauty.

@logoed 2 жыл бұрын

I fucking hate that people have done nothing but ruin these cars for the last 25 years.

@oldtwins 9 жыл бұрын

Classic lines that fit right into this era. Interior modern and hasn't aged as badly as some others of its time. Huge negative was the engine though, very lethargic. Surprised they tried comparing to the Eclipse GSX and saying it has "only" 35 hp more. The Eclipse roasted any 240sx so badly it was no competition. And actually, even the SE-R/NX2000 were faster and punchier cars in a straight line. The sucky engine is really what hindered the 240sx for the enthusiast and I don't buy the whole insurance thing either - they really just did not want a less costly RWD car to outperform the 300zx turbo.

@marvinmurakami8828 5 жыл бұрын

Insurance in California at that time was horrendous. Cheap full coverage policy for a teen with this car probably ran about 2,500 dollars a year. Turbocharging it probably would have added a minimum of 500 dollars. You can just about double those figures in today's dollars.