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Used 1997 Nissan 240SX Consumer Reviews

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great car, wrong engine

nissanpwrdss14, 11/03/2002
1996 Nissan 240SX SE 2dr Coupe
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The 96 240sxse is a wonderful car for what it is. Its has 4 wheel independent supension, 4 wheel disc, and enough torque to get you movin. It handles great and is exciting to drive if you know how too. This car would be would have become an icon in the import community if it had just been delivered to the U.S. with its Japanesse counterpart engine, the sr20det.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great car

Melissa, 06/29/2005
1996 Nissan 240SX 2dr Coupe
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I bought my 240 used about five years ago, and I haven't had any problems with it. I've only had to do routine mainteinance, which has been wonderful. This car is fun to drive. I wish that they still made new ones!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Still turns heads after 8 years

nissandude, 04/16/2004
1996 Nissan 240SX SE 2dr Coupe
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This car was purchased new in 1996 and was a special edition with Purple paint from Nissan. It has every option available and all still work flawlessly. So far, it has 131,000 miles and has had no major service whatsoever. Reliability is an A++++ The best thing about this car is its personality. Everywhere I go I get asked questions about it. I would recommend this car to anyone as it is very fun to drive, handles better than a Corvette (long story), and will surprise you with the power it has for a 4cyl. As with any Nissan - it is a beautiful piece of engineering.

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5 out of 5 stars

Perfect Everyday Daily Sports Car.

Perfect240sx, 12/19/2008
1996 Nissan 240SX SE 2dr Coupe
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With a set of snow tires it is excellent in up to a foot of snow. If you are over 6 feet tall you may have to lean the seat back a bit to drive but no matter your height, this car will reward you with years and years of trouble free performance driving. I bought my 1996 240sx SE with 20K on the odometer and have put over 60K on it to date. Maintenance is very very very low on this vehicle! There is NO timing belt to break and destroy your engine either. Nissan uses a chain. My fuel economy over the years: lowest 25 mpg, Highest was 35 mpg. Specs: 5-speed SE, California emissions. I have smoked the tires and redlined it for years regularly without an issue. It's a rare gem.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

The wonderful car

Jacky Tran, 11/05/2002
1996 Nissan 240SX SE 2dr Coupe
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I have purchased this car for 4 months. And I think it was a good choice. It works very well on each mile. I feel comfortable and funny when driving it. I like its charming. At the first time, I thought it was a sport ca for girls. Gradually, I feel it was really a nice and charming one. I love it's exterior.

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