Review: 1989 Nissan 240SX

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7 жыл бұрын

I review this nearly stock 1989 Nissan 240SX Hatchback with a manual. Huge thank to Alex (@norm_the_asian on Instagram) for letting me review his car! What do you think about the 240SX?
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@jo23bulls 7 жыл бұрын

A stock 240 is like finding a virgin in the playboy mansion.

@alexanderwillems6611 7 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I found mine

@PolarArctica 7 жыл бұрын

Doing the same with my Evo IX. Mainly keeping it stock due to me not being a mechanic and not wanting to mess with my baby lol. Every 240 I've seen has some sort of mods (Where I live, there's only one and it's turbocharged) so it's refreshing to see a fully-stock one.

@hondata974 7 жыл бұрын

I've never heard such a comment more amazing and true.

@captsomeguy1 7 жыл бұрын

The Playboy mansion have already been sold, so that might actually be possible if the new owner have kids or grandkids or whatever. Of course, that won't happen until Hefner dies, because part of the deal was that he could stay there for the rest of his life.

@jake636 7 жыл бұрын

jo23bulls there is a stock 240sx near me for 2000$ should I buy it?

@hondata974 7 жыл бұрын

It's a shame they are so rare to find. This car proves you don't even need 200 HP to have fun. Nissan needs to bring back a successor to the 240SX; it would be a great competitor with the GT86 and BRZ. I like the 240SX even better than the Z.

@GeekyNerd54 4 жыл бұрын

200hp is super low tho

@giancarlolugo9586 4 жыл бұрын

@@GeekyNerd54 It isn't today many people only cares about the Horsepowers were is the weight ratio and handling I own a Mazda Miata NA hardtop with Intercooler and ECU and ITB and cams and stock body looking except the wheels aftermarket BBS LM and It has 185hp and its good and fun to drive there are many cars under 200hp fun to drive like the MR2 AW11 and the Suzuki cappuccino

@DISSIZITCOMPTON 3 жыл бұрын

Nissan needs to stop using crappy JATCO CVTs first before they get even deeper into the shithole they’re currently in

@trillmexicanz Жыл бұрын

I got one for free. I’m planing to scrapp it. But I could let it go.

@mr.hondamods 7 жыл бұрын

All 240 owners know about the secret cupholder.

@alexkean8245 7 жыл бұрын

Hahah take out the coin tray?

@itacho5474 7 жыл бұрын

shhh it's a secret.

@mr.hondamods 7 жыл бұрын

Keep your mouth shut Alex Kean

@christianaguilar3283 7 жыл бұрын

Ryan Caron lol I know

@streakskills544 6 жыл бұрын

Mr. Honda Mods or what u gonna do?

@LittleCD 7 жыл бұрын

Love these older car reviews. The late 80s/90s was a great period of engineering for fun driver's cars.

@contents_of_the_subconscious 7 жыл бұрын

this is the first time I've seen this steering wheel and those seats in a 240...

@brokenboltgarage3505 5 жыл бұрын

@Poorly Reported what wheel do u remember?

@esotericthegoat8175 4 жыл бұрын

BarakaBamba yea mines came with nismo seats

@jojom.4994 4 жыл бұрын

Really? I have that one

@marvinmurakami8828 3 жыл бұрын

Those are the original steering wheel and seats.

@davesmith5092 7 жыл бұрын

The best part about older, slower, sporty cars is that you can actually drive the balls off them and not get in trouble with the law. It feels and sounds fun, but you're not doing 100 mph down the back roads.

@BChan1991 7 жыл бұрын

Dave Smith i drive a slow car and got a speeding ticket on the freeway

@streakskills544 7 жыл бұрын

B. Chan what?

@usagentcyclone 7 жыл бұрын

14500 firm, no lowballs

@f2991speed 7 жыл бұрын

So true! Craigslist be like...

@aymanbarakat186 7 жыл бұрын

usagentcyclone lolol "I know what I have"

@DrBones2 3 жыл бұрын

This joke has aged to perfection.

@Albertoepicness 7 жыл бұрын

this car is 100% on my dream car list, i mean first, look at it, its amazing, and the customization i could do, and just everything about it i love, i really want one and hopefully i get my license next year

@brendapratt992 4 жыл бұрын

Alberto 9324 My daughter has hers bought in 1989 5 speed charcoal grey. It is for sale. If interested message Me.

@Albertoepicness 4 жыл бұрын

@@brendapratt992 omg Omg omg OMG OMG Omg Omg omg

@supbro3272 4 жыл бұрын

Brenda Pratt I’m interested aswell

@marioandmuffin 3 жыл бұрын

Yo did you end up getting one?

@Albertoepicness 3 жыл бұрын

@@marioandmuffin i wish

@AbyssalTentacle 7 жыл бұрын

A clean unmolested 240sx is always nice to see

@Pressed_For_Time 7 жыл бұрын

BRING BACK FLIP-UPS!

@iliovecaRS 7 жыл бұрын

physics exist.

@Pressed_For_Time 7 жыл бұрын

So, they still looked cool.

@iliovecaRS 7 жыл бұрын

truue

@Pressed_For_Time 7 жыл бұрын

and they added character when you made them wink lol

@iliovecaRS 7 жыл бұрын

+BobbyJay hahaaaha

@07wrxtr1 7 жыл бұрын

I often wonder why nobody can just do a simple motor swap and leave it STOCK LOOKING for once.

@ryancartwright7487 7 жыл бұрын

07wrxtr1 Amen my brother, I've been looking for a clean s13 hatch that has been sr20de swapped thats clean, (because I have a raging hard on for 180sx lol )

@07wrxtr1 7 жыл бұрын

Reality show idea: Find dumb people and pay them to return the car to stock cosmetically.

@rosannajimmy3257 7 жыл бұрын

07wrxtr1

@rosannajimmy3257 7 жыл бұрын

Ryan Cartwright

@845ToastT 7 жыл бұрын

You described my car. Just wheels and kouki tail lights. Also the newer style shark nose bumper.

@jeremiahgrogan5963 7 жыл бұрын

I miss mine. had a stock '90 drove it all through high-school it had over 300k on the clock when I sold her. thanks for the memories Matt!

@CliffWarren 7 жыл бұрын

This was my first car after graduating from college in 1990. Brings back memories! It was a great car, very toss-able and fun to drive. The exterior styling is dang near perfect in my opinion.

@UnitiveWILLIAM24 7 жыл бұрын

LOVE reviews like these! A few unique cars I'd love to see on your channel in the future would be Mitsu 3000gt, Mazda RX8, Toyota Celica GTS, & Lexus IS300 (all stick of course) Just to name a few!

@MattMaranMotoring 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'd love to review all of those as well! I just filmed an RX-8 review that will be going live in 2 weeks. The other cars I haven't been offered yet but hopefully some owners will eventually.

@ODST172 7 жыл бұрын

damn near all is300s were auto so dont get your hopes up

@depz2real537 7 жыл бұрын

whats up everybody its subsuihdiweuwrxfan here for another car review!

@tornut24 7 жыл бұрын

What's up everybody, Subarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr here

@wordlife_97 7 жыл бұрын

What's up everybody welcome back to my laboratory where safety is number one priority

@enriquemejia5861 7 жыл бұрын

+Muhammad Ali hahaha 😂 this one

@danw1793 7 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@BChan1991 7 жыл бұрын

Depz 2REAL nah its pronounced "serbaderbex" fan

@tileslasher 7 жыл бұрын

I'm a real fan of these older car reviews, I've got an 86 corvette and you actually reviewed one. Really appreciate your channel and your devotion and effort.

@ShmoBanna 7 жыл бұрын

Best car reviewer in the world...every video is everything you want it to be. thanks matt!

@MattMaranMotoring 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad to hear that!

@bingusluvr 7 жыл бұрын

watches jdm car reviews with a circa survive profile picture can we be best friends?

@IsaacTheeGamer 7 жыл бұрын

great video! I'm so glad you finally got to review the 240sx. I really want to find a stock one for my first car.

@Terraceview 7 жыл бұрын

"completely stock except for all the upgrades"

@nickbriard 7 жыл бұрын

I enjoy Matts enthusiasm and variety of cars old and new!

@jacobgooden1587 7 жыл бұрын

so glad u did this man!!!! thanks dude

@zachary568 7 жыл бұрын

Love these type of reviews awesome job 🔰

@flintlights 7 жыл бұрын

I went on KZfaq to search up a 240, and whatdayaknow, this was on my feed lol. Thanks for sharing!

@Spaceman_YT 7 жыл бұрын

That engine, and the engine bay IS CLEANN

@staggeredhorizons3657 7 жыл бұрын

Very Rare indeed to see a basically stock 240. Great Review!

@bottomoftheiceberg 7 жыл бұрын

Great job Matt, another good video.

@chavandelacalle3190 7 жыл бұрын

Dam, spotted some cancerous rust behind the rear right wheel.

@trentc1098 7 жыл бұрын

never thought the day would come, thank you

@SJSharks1439 7 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome! Love the review!

@mickeyhartsell6096 7 жыл бұрын

You are the best reviewer that I've seen on KZfaq, you should be working for Motor trend magazine.

@iveseenbetter9236 3 жыл бұрын

Love the positive reviews

@Kingsoupturbo 7 жыл бұрын

I had a nearly stock 90 as well. The stock shifter has a really smooth feeling, and the 140hp feels stronger then it really is, so much midrange on that motor, totally a fun car just like you describe. I remember seeing on Motorweek Retro review that they did non-turbo here to keep it in a lower insurance bracket compared to doing a stock SR20DET etc. At least it had a nice big torquey motor to make up for it.

@marvinmurakami8828 3 жыл бұрын

That's the reason i got my 89 240sx. Insurance companies ripped you off big time back then. A teenager with a clean driving record could expect to pay 6 thousand a year in todays dollars on a 4 cylinder turbocharged car.

@jayjayxpxd 7 жыл бұрын

wow ive never seen a 240sx in that good of condition. Usually i would see one with different color parts on lol

@sebz7248 7 жыл бұрын

Planning on having this be my first car

@alexkean8245 7 жыл бұрын

It's a great first car

@combatsportsaddict2334 6 жыл бұрын

same

@phillyloaded3344 5 жыл бұрын

Tunerdise same g

@thevduber 5 жыл бұрын

Did you get it?

@javierlozano5510 4 жыл бұрын

Same

@seansmile 7 жыл бұрын

I have a 1000% stock 240 vert NO rust love it to death , Great video

@CanIgetSuscriberswithnov-ci3dw 7 жыл бұрын

You know a car is slow when SubaruWrxFan doesn't give a reaction. ;)

@aale7777 2 жыл бұрын

Love these old everyday driver 240sx review's

@rightlanerider177 7 жыл бұрын

You could sell me a car with these videos. You got me wanting the mostly analog 1992 gt badly and now this. Keep up the great work!

@kadendaniels934 7 жыл бұрын

Id also like to say you have given me the auto bug. Every Tuesday I go to KZfaq to see what car you reviewed. And the things you talkabout are the things that really matter and it makes me feel like im in the passenger seat with how you describe the actual day to day aspects not just talk about stats and whatnot keep them coming

@MattMaranMotoring 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you like them! I always try to talk about everything that someone shopping for one would like to know.

@83Stang5oh 7 жыл бұрын

Headlights go up... Headlights go down

@MrRyguy2112 Ай бұрын

My 2nd car. Rear wheel wasn't fun in the winter, but with weight in the back it managed. Handled really well. Always fun to kick the tail out.

@oOJakkeOo 7 жыл бұрын

Great video as always! I'd love to see a review of a Porsche 924 or 944.

@pira.kathir 7 жыл бұрын

Once again, Great Review, love it when you review these older cars. I myself am waiting to get my first car, and you've definately made this a contender. I know you have a RX-8 review coming up, any chance there is a RX-7 one as well??? :P keep making great content!!

@MattMaranMotoring 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! No RX-7 yet, no one has offered one. Hopefully someone will eventually!

@AnthonyMcqueen1987 7 жыл бұрын

Great reviews keep them up The undisputed king in the drifting world the S13 all or most pros start with this chassis.

@MrPoblo14 7 жыл бұрын

Let's count how many times he says "Here"!😂 Love your videos brother.

@yuli1970 7 жыл бұрын

The only thing I need to see to understands if a car is good in a review is the smile the reviewer makes when he drives the car.

@gregmachado8337 2 жыл бұрын

I just sent my 1990 240sx stock car to the shop today to get her back on the road it’s been a long time waiting but finally going to happen 😁

@aftkee 2 жыл бұрын

Great trip down memory lane. I had a 1990 240SX Fastback for 11 years. I might still own it today if I didn't start driving to Vermont to ski. Like Matt says, it is useless in the snow.

@jacobstrong1832 3 жыл бұрын

This exact car was my first car. I come back to this video as a nice throwback to it bc I miss her. I wrecked it of course

@demianreith8719 7 жыл бұрын

Nice video, and interesting how these seat belts are designed that way. And BTW, when the 2017 Corvette Grand Sport comes to Tom Henry Chevrolet, you should review it sometime, because I want to see you react even more to its acceleration, but this one in the 240SX is still awesome. 🙂

@chibiwizard 7 жыл бұрын

From the year of my birth and one of my fave retro cars.

@DcEvoIX 7 жыл бұрын

it's about time lol. I have a 93 with 103k miles and a blacktop sr swap that's been in the car since 05. One of the cleanest I've ever seen so I couldn't pass up buying it. Everything was done properly and tastefully. It looks completely stock but it turns heads everywhere I go. Mine is a se so it has a vlsd. Also has 300zx brakes, 180sx seats, the cleanest interior I've ever seen with an uncracked dash. Just all around beautiful. I love the car to death. I drive it more than my 2013 silverado and almost as much as my Harley.

@bjr816 4 жыл бұрын

After 8 years of my moms 240sx sitting we finally got to restore and I'm so happy cause I've loved this car since I was little riding in it. It's funny cause my story is similar. The 240sx is my moms 2nd car though.

@ridiculouslyblue 7 жыл бұрын

My 93 hatch with the KA (with I'm guessing the same exhaust as the one in the video) is still probably my favorite car I've ever owned, and I've owned an FRS, mustang, fd rx7,mazdaspeed3, etc. It's so easy to jump into and smile, the steering is perfect, the shifter is perfect, and creature comforts like adjustable vents at the 9 and 3 positions behind the steering wheel, low slung dash, sunroof, and a usable hatch space are combos you won't find in any other vehicle. Also, ignore the "3 seasons" comment, I could plow snow up over the hood in mine with basic all-season tires. The only thing better than a 'stock' 240, is an RB-swapped 240.

@Perisicdarian 7 жыл бұрын

I want one so bad for a first car.

@miguelaguilar8008 7 жыл бұрын

Big_fred no, never get a Honda, just wait for the correct 240

@freezor80 7 жыл бұрын

One of the few good intro music songs. I like the winking lights! It would be lighter without the passenger. :)

@isuk 7 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome

@joshvaz00 7 жыл бұрын

dream project right here

@stefankoles 7 жыл бұрын

awesome car,cant belive that its stock ,that its a good thing

@Chuckles.. Жыл бұрын

Bought a silver one new in 89, nice looking and the ergonomics and handling were fantastic. if it had had any power to speak of it would have been an amazing car, but it was good!.

@gtramji5800 7 жыл бұрын

dayummm...my fav car!!!

@JDPlonk 7 жыл бұрын

Those ka's are awesome

@zacharycromlish7337 7 жыл бұрын

My friend has a '93 240 vert with an SR20, it's so damn fun and a drift machine!

@Kaiser187 7 жыл бұрын

That exhaust drone is mental. Couldn't imagine how loud that fucker is on the highway.

@alexkean8245 7 жыл бұрын

Actually if you're just cruising on the highway from 70-80 mph and it sits around 2500-2750rpm you can barely hear it. One of my favorite things about the exhaust is it can actually be quiet at certain rpms and speeds if you want it to be.

@Digiphex 7 жыл бұрын

It is remarkable how you crane your neck to the right in the same manner in all these videos.

@outtahere321 5 жыл бұрын

Now this is a awesome sounding Japanese car..... I like the muffs on this one....

@marvinmurakami8828 3 жыл бұрын

His exhaust sounds good. I have a polished stainless steel magnaflow muffler on my 240 and the sound is deeper and more mellow sounding. It sounds awesome as well.

@charielperez5629 7 жыл бұрын

I miss my 240 I had one through high school such a fun car, I have a 135 now but it's just not the same. I do love the turbos tho.

@yitznewton 7 жыл бұрын

Personally I love the late 80s Japanese gauges. Much clearer than a lot of what I see more recently. How's the steering feedback?

@alexkean8245 7 жыл бұрын

Pretty numb, no lie around town... completely livens up when you're pushing it.

@marvinmurakami8828 3 жыл бұрын

I have one and the steering is very smooth and communicates very well what the front tires are doing. Straight line stability is great, if the road is flat you could let go of the steering wheel and it'll keep tracking straight.

@ilovekeeshonds 7 жыл бұрын

I bought a stock s13 hatch! *blown motor/ automatic. Nothing a good rebuild and 5speed swap can do :)

@alansmilealot 7 жыл бұрын

ilovekeeshonds how's it going?

@ayyblyat9450 6 жыл бұрын

We've gotta know!

@davidstone2751 4 жыл бұрын

Only 120k views.. I feel like I'm getting old.. this is one of my all time favorites..

@kadendaniels934 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Matt you should try to review a CRX. I just bought one to get my self into enthusiast type cars while I save up money to buy something really nice. Id love to hear your thoughts on the Honda Classic.

@MattMaranMotoring 7 жыл бұрын

I'd love to review a CRX. Hopefully someone offers one locally someday.

@ROCKO633 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a 1990 and then I bought two 1993 240SX SE's it had a 16 valve 155hp engine. The only difference in a 90 from a 89 is the 90 had a Power Radio antenna. The last one I bought was the Super Hicas version and it was the last 1993 sold in North Carolina. I was in a bidding war with a guy from Charlotte and Wilmington NC. But they had to sell it to me because I was at the dealership it was at. The 93 Convertibles that hadn't sold were later titled as 1994 models.

@killalego111 7 жыл бұрын

That's my car!

@alexkean8245 7 жыл бұрын

holy crap they're similar

@RVCAskater93 7 жыл бұрын

I learned to drive manual in my 240! To be honest I thought it was harder than a lot of other manual cars I've driven, so it was a good car to learn on to transition to others.

@87golfito 7 жыл бұрын

holy crap no cracked dash!!!!

@jovenhate 6 жыл бұрын

87golfito hahah ikr my s13 dash is cracked to hell

@Alex261979 7 жыл бұрын

I loved those seat belts my friends ford probe had them!

@gunguytx 7 жыл бұрын

It would be the greatest thing ever if you would review a 4th gen Firebird or Trans Am!

@mattzi328 7 жыл бұрын

You sound like Michael Cera

@mode3763 6 жыл бұрын

My dream car

@gabepettinicchio7454 7 жыл бұрын

Great review! What do you think Matt ... 240SX or Prelude?

@marvinmurakami8828 3 жыл бұрын

That's a tossup. Prelude has more power but i think rwd wins the day.

@scoobers90 7 жыл бұрын

Loving the reviews, Matt. But you've got to work on the "umms, uhhs, I means" they really kill the flow. Overall, great work though man!

@michaelhanson2848 7 жыл бұрын

I had a 92 coupe that was 100% all original as my first car. Loved the thing. So fun to drive ! Sadly I took it to a shop in SoCal called 9K Racing and they totally hacked it up to the point that I had to scrap the car. For all you youngsters out there, just buy a 240sx that is already modified close to what you're looking for and if you have a clean stock one. Keep it that way lol

@chrisb99 7 жыл бұрын

Damn that sx is pretty mint

@brandondannys-menary3678 7 жыл бұрын

Christianspiller you've been watching too much haggard garage

@chrisb99 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah. I miss the good old Haggard

@joeduece1 7 жыл бұрын

that is a vary nice car even now a days.

@taranchenkoigor 4 жыл бұрын

I've done 11 meters long burnout tracks on mine back in the day. Fun car. I wish I keept it. Collectibe now.

@Corvette1658 7 жыл бұрын

My buddy he has a white 1991 Nissan 240SX as his trick and race car. This year he put in a LS3 V8 engine in the car.

@cerrystyle 7 жыл бұрын

I've no doubts this car is actually more fun to drive than a modern VW Jetta just to make an exmpl.

@mowcee1 7 жыл бұрын

I drove my buddys right hand drive 240 with the sr20det once, an it was awkward/fun in the same time... as im not used to driving on the right side. But i definitely would like to own one.

@manny_5441 7 жыл бұрын

AWESOME!

@jickyalbertflores1621 7 жыл бұрын

Hope you could review any r-34 gtr or gtt skylines! I see ones on your cars and coffee hope somebody let it review to you!!

@georgeboyd4619 7 жыл бұрын

Hey wrxfan I love your reviews and have been a fan for a long time. I know you did a review an an NSX a while ago, but if you ever want to do another one with tasteful mods, check mine out! I love the older car reviews btw. Keep up the great work. Take care and be safe

@giggitygiggity1066 7 жыл бұрын

I thought you were bringing back the old intro last video damnit ):

@MattMaranMotoring 7 жыл бұрын

It's for the non-enthusiast car reviews only.

@giggitygiggity1066 7 жыл бұрын

i wanna be sad that enthusiast car reviews will never have the best intro again but now im just stoked my favorite youtuber replied to me holy shit !!!!!

@dramabeatz33 7 жыл бұрын

I love pop up headlights,I don't care what anyone says, most ppl Ik always knock on those kind of headlights,I always liked them

@AdamSagePhotography 7 жыл бұрын

I want a 240sx so bad there awsome cant wait to buy won

@murk510 7 жыл бұрын

My dad use to have one when I was a little kid. I miss it man. He sold it for a family van! T___T

@FrankkMedia 7 жыл бұрын

you should think about doing the mazdaspeed protege or protege mp3. Underrated cars but really fun to drive. limited and forgotten

@MattMaranMotoring 7 жыл бұрын

Very rare too. If someone offers one I'll definitely review it.

@davethebarber62920 7 жыл бұрын

This car was interesting. The Nissan 300 zx was really pricey for the day. Nissan wanted a less expensive car to sell to the masses that would appeal to those who always wanted 240z or 280z. This car, never got the same kind of love that the early z cars got.

@SamDVideo 7 жыл бұрын

Love these cars and would definitely be a fun daily/street car. But, buying one for a reasonable price these days is hard, the "drift tax" people put on them is out of control.

@indiextronic 7 жыл бұрын

Would love to see you find a B13 SE-R (1991-1994 Sentra SE-R). Basically an unassuming little 2200lb box car with low door sills, an LSD, and a SR20 with 7500 revs to play with. I've owned and driven many Nissans from the 90's through current- and that little car takes the cake for smiles per gallon. A rapid, eager, fun little sun'va bitch.

@alansmilealot 7 жыл бұрын

Taylor Ashworth agreed. hope he keeps doing more retro reviews

@marvinmurakami8828 3 жыл бұрын

That was a great car and that excellent engine also served in the Infiniti G20.