Review: 1989 Nissan 240SX

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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 8 лет назад

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

@alexanderwillems6611 8 лет назад

I'm glad I found mine

@PolarArctica 8 лет назад

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.

@captsomeguy1 8 лет назад

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 8 лет назад

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

@ourchannel2494 8 лет назад

yes!

@Albertoepicness 8 лет назад

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 года назад

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

@Albertoepicness 4 года назад

@@brendapratt992 omg Omg omg OMG OMG Omg Omg omg

@supbro3272 4 года назад

Brenda Pratt I’m interested aswell

@marioandmuffin 4 года назад

Yo did you end up getting one?

@Albertoepicness 4 года назад

@@marioandmuffin i wish

@contents_of_the_subconscious 8 лет назад

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

@brokenboltgarage3505 5 лет назад

@Poorly Reported what wheel do u remember?

@esotericthegoat8175 5 лет назад

BarakaBamba yea mines came with nismo seats

@jojom.4994 4 года назад

Really? I have that one

@marvinmurakami8828 3 года назад

Those are the original steering wheel and seats.

@usagentcyclone 8 лет назад

14500 firm, no lowballs

@f2991speed 8 лет назад

So true! Craigslist be like...

@aymanbarakat186 8 лет назад

usagentcyclone lolol "I know what I have"

@DrBones2 4 года назад

This joke has aged to perfection.

@mr.hondamods 8 лет назад

All 240 owners know about the secret cupholder.

@alex.kean.v8 8 лет назад

Hahah take out the coin tray?

@itacho5474 8 лет назад

shhh it's a secret.

@mr.hondamods 8 лет назад

Keep your mouth shut Alex Kean

@christianaguilar3283 8 лет назад

Ryan Caron lol I know

@streakskills544 6 лет назад

Mr. Honda Mods or what u gonna do?

@depz2real537 8 лет назад

whats up everybody its subsuihdiweuwrxfan here for another car review!

@tornut24 8 лет назад

What's up everybody, Subarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr here

@wordlife_97 8 лет назад

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

@enriquemejia5861 8 лет назад

+Muhammad Ali hahaha 😂 this one

@danw1793 8 лет назад

😂😂😂

@BChan1991 7 лет назад

Depz 2REAL nah its pronounced "serbaderbex" fan

@davesmith5092 8 лет назад

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 лет назад

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

@streakskills544 7 лет назад

B. Chan what?

@07wrxtr1 8 лет назад

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

@ryancartwright7487 8 лет назад

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 8 лет назад

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

@rosannajimmy3257 8 лет назад

07wrxtr1

@rosannajimmy3257 8 лет назад

Ryan Cartwright

@845ToastT 8 лет назад

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

@Pressed_For_Time 8 лет назад

BRING BACK FLIP-UPS!

@iliovecaRS 8 лет назад

physics exist.

@Pressed_For_Time 8 лет назад

So, they still looked cool.

@iliovecaRS 8 лет назад

truue

@Pressed_For_Time 8 лет назад

and they added character when you made them wink lol

@iliovecaRS 8 лет назад

+BobbyJay hahaaaha

@LittleCD 8 лет назад

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

@tileslasher 8 лет назад

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.

@AbyssalTentacle 8 лет назад

A clean unmolested 240sx is always nice to see

@tileslasher 8 лет назад

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.

@chavandelacalle3190 8 лет назад

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

@Terraceview 7 лет назад

"completely stock except for all the upgrades"

@seansmile 8 лет назад

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

@UnitiveWILLIAM24 8 лет назад

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 8 лет назад

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 8 лет назад

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

@IsaacTheeGamer 8 лет назад

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.

@yitznewton 8 лет назад

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

@alex.kean.v8 8 лет назад

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

@marvinmurakami8828 3 года назад

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.

@ridiculouslyblue 8 лет назад

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.

@aale7777 3 года назад

Love these old everyday driver 240sx review's

@Chuckles.. 2 года назад

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!.

@83Stang5oh 8 лет назад

Headlights go up... Headlights go down

@outtahere321 6 лет назад

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

@marvinmurakami8828 3 года назад

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.

@AnthonyMcqueen1987 8 лет назад

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

@slaWterCH 8 лет назад

Great to see a stock one!

@klasseact6663 8 лет назад

Not stock though.

@LilSonic 8 лет назад

at least it doesn't have a body kit lol

@Ironrp31 8 лет назад

review a 03 04 cobra already! :(

@MattMaranMotoring 8 лет назад

I'd love to! Unfortunately no one has offered one yet.

@SJSharks1439 8 лет назад

Looks awesome! Love the review!

@chrisb99 8 лет назад

Damn that sx is pretty mint

@brandondannys-menary3678 8 лет назад

Christianspiller you've been watching too much haggard garage

@chrisb99 8 лет назад

Yeah. I miss the good old Haggard

@JDPlonk 8 лет назад

Those ka's are awesome

@claudidadi6633 18 дней назад

My first car. 89 Champagne 240 SX. ❤❤❤❤❤

@cartime7408 8 лет назад

Finally a review of a 240sx! Great Matt! Take a look at my 200sx at my channel if you want. Greetings from sweden!

@Kletterhaus 8 лет назад

+Shuffle3956 Sweden is nice and do you even know what communismus is?

@joshvaz00 8 лет назад

dream project right here

@jeremiahgrogan5963 8 лет назад

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!

@cerrystyle 8 лет назад

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

@CliffWarren 8 лет назад

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.

@markbiletskiy4190 8 лет назад

Review a 300zx

@Fitforacting 8 лет назад

yes!!!!!

@NewtMedia 8 лет назад

make sure it is a Twin Turbo Model!

@TheBruceWang 8 лет назад

Love my 300zx Twin turbo!

@DirectorT 8 лет назад

Yes! hopefully both na and tt

@MrPerfect-um3ov 8 лет назад

do a 300zx doesn't really matter what model to me.

@87golfito 7 лет назад

holy crap no cracked dash!!!!

@jovenhate 7 лет назад

87golfito hahah ikr my s13 dash is cracked to hell

@mattzi328 8 лет назад

You sound like Michael Cera

@ilovekeeshonds 8 лет назад

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

@alansmilealot 7 лет назад

ilovekeeshonds how's it going?

@ayyblyat9450 7 лет назад

We've gotta know!

@sebz7248 8 лет назад

Planning on having this be my first car

@alex.kean.v8 8 лет назад

It's a great first car

@combatsportsaddict2334 6 лет назад

same

@phillyloaded3344 6 лет назад

Tunerdise same g

@thevduber 5 лет назад

Did you get it?

@javierlozano5510 4 года назад

Same

@donnis618 7 лет назад

Ah yes, back in the 80's and early 90's when coupes ruled the roads

@demianreith8719 8 лет назад

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. 🙂

@Kingsoupturbo 8 лет назад

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 года назад

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.

@SamDVideo 8 лет назад

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.

@ShmoBanna 8 лет назад

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

@MattMaranMotoring 8 лет назад

Thank you, I'm glad to hear that!

@bingusluvr 8 лет назад

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

@cheecharrones 8 лет назад

have you ever been pulled over for test driving a car when you smash the gas pedal?

@MattMaranMotoring 8 лет назад

No, thankfully.

@07wrxtr1 8 лет назад

I love that it says "auto metal" back when you could buy blank tapes with more 'metal' lolz...

@bikboi8768 8 лет назад

Do the The Integra Type R !!!

@Perisicdarian 8 лет назад

I want one so bad for a first car.

@miguelaguilar8008 7 лет назад

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

@SvenQ45 6 лет назад

Yes maybe functional boring dash but good quality and better than these hard plastic things today. Of course the new materials are better these days but I find the old Nissan dashs of the 90s look better, look more "expensive". They´re not expensive but look more like that like most plastics today.

@CodySnell_87 8 лет назад

damn my cars twin mine was 100 percent stock when i got it has suspension now thats it its just as clean as this one its a one owner garage kept check it out if yiu want to. they are getting very tough to find mint stock anymor nowdays

@jayjayxpxd 8 лет назад

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

@mickeyhartsell6096 8 лет назад

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

@OpeoAslam 8 лет назад

Maybe review an E60 M5 sometime, eh?

@MattMaranMotoring 8 лет назад

I'd love to if someone offers one. That V10 is glorious.

@OpeoAslam 8 лет назад

How does one submit a car for review then?

@zandozman 5 лет назад

is this a minnesota car? License plate looks like a minnesota plate possibly iowa. Clean body. Would love to see under this thing, i'd bet there's minimal rust.

@alex.kean.v8 5 лет назад

It's just an old style PA plate. My mom bought this car brand new in 1989 in PA, it was her first car and then was passed onto me as my first car. The underside is clean but being a PA car I had to have some work done on the frame rails. (Typical 240 spot, front driver side corner)

@zandozman 5 лет назад

Alex Kean Awesome what a great car along with basically a dream scenario in terms of acquiring a 240 (nissan came out with info some years ago that 70% of 240sx’s were bought new by women surprisingly enough) my coupe was originally a Jacksonville, Florida car then someone local in Minnesota bought it and used it, sat for 6-7 years then I picked it up as the 3rd owner.

@matthewboyea3860 5 лет назад

I bought a 1989 240sx for $900. It's a 5-speed manual w/ stock parts. She has 100,000 miles.

@indiextronic 8 лет назад

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 лет назад

Taylor Ashworth agreed. hope he keeps doing more retro reviews

@marvinmurakami8828 3 года назад

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

@josiahthibodeaux 8 лет назад

How he got the car and kept it stock was jaw dropping. Oh yeah while we are on the subject of '90s imports there's this car called a 300zx what do you say?

@MattMaranMotoring 8 лет назад

I'd love to review a 300ZX if someone offers one.

@josiahthibodeaux 8 лет назад

subaruwrxfan I'm looking forward to that review soo much you don't even know, until then keep up the GREAT work seriously Matt, much love and appreciation I'm a fan for life thank you!

@MattMaranMotoring 8 лет назад

Josiah Thibodeaux Thank you, I really appreciate that!

@killalego111 8 лет назад

That's my car!

@alex.kean.v8 8 лет назад

holy crap they're similar

@Kaiser187 8 лет назад

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

@alex.kean.v8 8 лет назад

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.

@kadendaniels934 8 лет назад

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 8 лет назад

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

@staggeredhorizons3657 8 лет назад

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

@Grumpycat95 8 лет назад

I personally think they should reinvent these headlights , they're just awesome 👌

@marvinmurakami8828 3 года назад

Not only that but they're cheap to replace as the 6054 headlamp cost 12 to 25 dollars depending on if they're stock halogens or silverstars or GE nighthawks. Also the lenses are glass so they never yellowed. But now i installed some Afeax 6054 led headlights on my 240sx that will light your way as good or nearly as good as hid. Cost about 85 dollars for the pair but i feel they're worth double that.

@raken6974 8 лет назад

Matt, are you going to review a Miata?

@NDEEZMiata 8 лет назад

He has reviewed a few.

@MattMaranMotoring 8 лет назад

I've reviewed an NC and ND, will be posting a review of an NA next week.

@raken6974 8 лет назад

subaruwrxfan Cool, thanks for the reply.

@gigatron2008 8 лет назад

Driven this car bone stock no aftermarket exhaust or rear brace both auto and manual. (auto a few months ago almost bought for dirt cheap) Its OK. Definitely the motor is a boat anchor.

@RogerRabbitt 8 лет назад

I'd make a joke about the 240 but it's not done yet

@ROCKO633 3 года назад

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.

@davethebarber62920 8 лет назад

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.

@Alex261979 8 лет назад

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

@JaihyukChoi 5 лет назад

I've been trying to by a 1989 240sx the past 3month, no luck.. best I found was for 7000$ and it had over 120K miles and bad interior... Why are they so rare!!!

@alex.kean.v8 5 лет назад

pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/d/conway-1989-nissan-240sx/6844466102.html

@MichaelGuardiani 8 лет назад

I thought that car looked familiar. I met this dude awhile back at a car meet. We had the only 240's there.

@alex.kean.v8 8 лет назад

which meet?

@MichaelGuardiani 8 лет назад

It was last year at the one ThatDudeinBlue and some other youtubers had.

@alex.kean.v8 8 лет назад

Oh yeah! You had the red one!

@manny_5441 8 лет назад

AWESOME!

@Spaceman_YT 8 лет назад

That engine, and the engine bay IS CLEANN

@mcwolf6636 6 лет назад

You should review the Turbo version, 180-200 SX

@yuli1970 7 лет назад

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.

@zachary568 8 лет назад

Love these type of reviews awesome job 🔰

@jakedegregorio4102 8 лет назад

review a 300zx twin turbo!

@LawrenceTimme 8 лет назад

89 the year of mx5, s13 240sx and godzilla :O

@AdventureWithBM 8 лет назад

I miss my 240 😭

@zhoutorres2677 6 лет назад

Binh Minh Le what happened to it?

@williamcusac 6 лет назад

Binh Minh Le me too! I had a 1990 240sx coupe it was a turbo! Man do I miss it! It was bone stock! I took it up to 115 mph and I remember I couldn't go faster lol

@jakewalker7083 6 лет назад

A stock 240 is very rare

@axiommods 7 лет назад

Its not a coupe. Its a fastback

@Corvette1658 7 лет назад

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.

@Digiphex 8 лет назад

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

@MrRyguy2112 5 месяцев назад

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.

@srancient824 5 лет назад

If u played nfsu2 and u didn't pick this car or the civic, u are not a car guy... Jk btw!

@forrysc 8 лет назад

Bring back flip ups? Bring back stick ups! (a dissembled one was in the center console)

@AdamSagePhotography 8 лет назад

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

@michaelhanson2848 8 лет назад

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

@gregmachado8337 2 года назад

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 😁

@CJ-fh5xq 8 лет назад

I was taught how to drive manual in my Uncles 240sx. All stock and has about 160K miles. I said to him if you gonna sell it ill buy it from you

@andrewritchie2142 8 лет назад

why don't you do a review on the new maxima midnight

@WilliamEAyala 2 года назад

5 years later and I basically have a stock 240 all the mods are just quick release steering wheel and a new suspension but as far as the mods I have that’s it

@sr20boostjunkie 8 лет назад

I LoVe My S13 but daily driving stock s14 se is a lot of fun. but both lack power stock in the USA.

@mr.2cents.846 8 лет назад

The acceleration reaction on the backroad is not the same as in the GT350. 😁

@samwell1212 3 года назад

I could fit a 6 ft ladder in this. Drove 40 miles to work everyday with 300k miles on original everything

@CanIgetSuscriberswithnov-ci3dw 7 лет назад

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

@mottoloveurlala 6 лет назад

Dude a person i know is selling this car for 2k and is all stock it doesn't even have a turbo, if finding an old stock is that valuable might as well buy it now