Review: 1989 Nissan 240SX

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]

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

[@alexanderwillems6611]

I'm glad I found mine

[@PolarArctica]

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]

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]

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

[@ourchannel2494]

yes!

[@mr.hondamods]

All 240 owners know about the secret cupholder.

[@alex.kean.v8]

Hahah take out the coin tray?

[@itacho5474]

shhh it's a secret.

[@mr.hondamods]

Keep your mouth shut Alex Kean​

[@christianaguilar3283]

Ryan Caron lol I know

[@streakskills544]

Mr. Honda Mods or what u gonna do?

[@usagentcyclone]

14500 firm, no lowballs

[@f2991speed]

So true! Craigslist be like...

[@aymanbarakat186]

usagentcyclone lolol "I know what I have"

[@DrBones2]

This joke has aged to perfection.

[@contents_of_the_subconscious]

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

[@brokenboltgarage3505]

@Poorly Reported what wheel do u remember?

[@esotericthegoat8175]

BarakaBamba yea mines came with nismo seats

[@jojom.4994]

Really? I have that one

[@marvinmurakami8828]

Those are the original steering wheel and seats.

[@depz2real537]

whats up everybody its subsuihdiweuwrxfan here for another car review!

[@tornut24]

What's up everybody, Subarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr here

[@wordlife_97]

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

[@enriquemejia5861]

+Muhammad Ali hahaha 😂 this one

[@danw1793]

😂😂😂

[@BChan1991]

Depz 2REAL nah its pronounced "serbaderbex" fan

[@davesmith5092]

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]

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

[@streakskills544]

B. Chan what?

[@Pressed_For_Time]

BRING BACK FLIP-UPS!

[@iliovecaRS]

physics exist.

[@Pressed_For_Time]

So, they still looked cool.

[@iliovecaRS]

truue

[@Pressed_For_Time]

and they added character when you made them wink lol

[@iliovecaRS]

+BobbyJay hahaaaha

[@07wrxtr1]

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

[@ryancartwright7487]

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]

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

[@rosannajimmy3257]

07wrxtr1

[@rosannajimmy3257]

Ryan Cartwright

[@845ToastT]

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

[@Albertoepicness]

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]

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

[@Albertoepicness]

@@brendapratt992 omg Omg omg OMG OMG Omg Omg omg

[@supbro3272]

Brenda Pratt I’m interested aswell

[@marioandmuffin]

Yo did you end up getting one?

[@Albertoepicness]

@@marioandmuffin i wish

[@LittleCD]

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

[@AbyssalTentacle]

A clean unmolested 240sx is always nice to see

[@chavandelacalle3190]

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

[@Terraceview]

"completely stock except for all the upgrades"

[@UnitiveWILLIAM24]

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]

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]

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

[@yitznewton]

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]

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

[@marvinmurakami8828]

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.

[@Ironrp31]

review a 03 04 cobra already! :(

[@MattMaranMotoring]

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

[@mattzi328]

You sound like Michael Cera

[@83Stang5oh]

Headlights go up... Headlights go down

[@markbiletskiy4190]

Review a 300zx

[@Fitforacting]

yes!!!!!

[@NewtMedia]

make sure it is a Twin Turbo Model!

[@TheBruceWang]

Love my 300zx Twin turbo!

[@DirectorT]

Yes! hopefully both na and tt

[@MrPerfect-um3ov]

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

[@87golfito]

holy crap no cracked dash!!!!

[@jovenhate]

87golfito hahah ikr my s13 dash is cracked to hell

[@cartime7408]

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

[@Kletterhaus]

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

[@jeremiahgrogan5963]

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!

[@Perisicdarian]

I want one so bad for a first car.

[@miguelaguilar8008]

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

[@CliffWarren]

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.

[@jayjayxpxd]

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

[@sebz7248]

Planning on having this be my first car

[@alex.kean.v8]

It's a great first car

[@combatsportsaddict2334]

same

[@phillyloaded3344]

Tunerdise same g

[@thevduber]

Did you get it?

[@javierlozano5510]

Same

[@SvenQ45]

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.

[@ilovekeeshonds]

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

[@alansmilealot]

ilovekeeshonds how's it going?

[@ayyblyat9450]

We've gotta know!

[@Kingsoupturbo]

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]

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.

[@cheecharrones]

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

[@MattMaranMotoring]

No, thankfully.

[@bikboi8768]

Do the The Integra Type R !!!

[@ShmoBanna]

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

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thank you, I'm glad to hear that!

[@bingusluvr]

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

[@killalego111]

That's my car!

[@alex.kean.v8]

holy crap they're similar

[@mickeyhartsell6096]

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

[@OpeoAslam]

Maybe review an E60 M5 sometime, eh?

[@MattMaranMotoring]

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

[@OpeoAslam]

How does one submit a car for review then?

[@Kaiser187]

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

[@alex.kean.v8]

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.

[@indiextronic]

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]

Taylor Ashworth agreed. hope he keeps doing more retro reviews

[@marvinmurakami8828]

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

[@RogerRabbitt]

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

[@raken6974]

Matt, are you going to review a Miata?

[@NDEEZMiata]

He has reviewed a few.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

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

[@raken6974]

subaruwrxfan Cool, thanks for the reply.

[@kadendaniels934]

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]

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

[@chrisb99]

Damn that sx is pretty mint

[@brandondannys-menary3678]

Christianspiller you've been watching too much haggard garage

[@chrisb99]

Yeah. I miss the good old Haggard

[@outtahere321]

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

[@marvinmurakami8828]

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.

[@JDPlonk]

Those ka's are awesome

[@davethebarber62920]

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.

[@staggeredhorizons3657]

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

[@AdamSagePhotography]

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

[@ridiculouslyblue]

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.

[@axiommods]

Its not a coupe. Its a fastback

[@zandozman]

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]

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]

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.

[@cerrystyle]

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

[@IsaacTheeGamer]

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.

[@srancient824]

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

[@jakewalker7083]

A stock 240 is very rare

[@jakedegregorio4102]

review a 300zx twin turbo!

[@ROCKO633]

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.

[@AdventureWithBM]

I miss my 240 😭

[@zhoutorres2677]

Binh Minh Le what happened to it?

[@williamcusac]

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

[@zachary568]

Love these type of reviews awesome job 🔰

[@MichaelGuardiani]

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]

which meet?

[@MichaelGuardiani]

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

[@alex.kean.v8]

Oh yeah! You had the red one!

[@Spaceman_YT]

That engine, and the engine bay IS CLEANN

[@EzekielWheel]

So should I buy this car or not ?

[@alex.kean.v8]

Yes. yes you should. You won't be disappointed.

[@yuli1970]

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.

[@LawrenceTimme]

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

[@Corvette1658]

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.

[@MrRyguy2112]

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.

[@forrysc]

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

[@MonsterRacing2]

YES

[@CanIgetSuscriberswithnov-ci3dw]

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

[@CodySnell_87]

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

[@michaelhanson2848]

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

[@CJ-fh5xq]

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

[@claudidadi6633]

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

[@gregmachado8337]

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 😁

[@Chuckles..]

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!.

[@heikkiremes5661]

America didn't get the 180SX with the CA18ET or the CA18DET? Damn. That sucks.

[@mistamontiel00]

ONLY 89k miles !? My damn ST185 I got @ 172k ={ Envy

[@sr20boostjunkie]

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

[@Oganjperish]

Driving part at start looks like you didnt manage to find out how to shift to 2nd gear :| interesting,disturbing,a bit hilarious,but mostly disturbing.

[@gigatron2008]

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.

[@samwell1212]

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

[@WilliamEAyala]

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

[@zackdl]

"AUTO METAL" \m/

[@bjr816]

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.

[@gtramji5800]

dayummm...my fav car!!!

[@TheGilbert56]

I own a 1989 240sx stock with only 23 thousand miles one of a kind thats right 23k only original.

[@pllumajsgarages9149]

I have one with 54k miles, only difference is I got mine for $700

[@alanlockel5615]

found a 89 with 49500 miles for 20k going to buy it i owned one in highschool back in 2009

[@mottoloveurlala]

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

[@seansmile]

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

[@JaihyukChoi]

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]

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

[@donnis618]

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

[@therealsnow]

It's a shame they didn't offer the turbo motor in the US but I guess they deemed a turbo too high maintenance for the average American.

[@Craziemexican00]

I wonder if he'll reply to me

[@trash3570]

Say something of value and maybe he will

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Hi!

[@nickherrera577]

if i got sick of my 240 & it was in a condition like this id sell it for $3200, cats these days would ask for double

[@christrovellebarredo2316]

7:10 POV: When you drove your first car in need for speed after finishing the whole game

[@VWayyyyyyyy]

"BRZ of it's time" Dude what??? Lls!!! The S-Chassis handles like shit from factory. The weight distribution doesn't match the BRZ. Btw I own a 240 too..

[@ryancartwright7487]

V-Way youre actual cancer

[@RianNeves]

No way you compared this to a BRZ unsubscribing and unliking

[@randybruno5057]

There's a two different models coupe and hatchback??

[@sethbingo]

I want a stock one to drive as comepletely stock :(

[@stefankoles]

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

[@FrankkMedia]

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

[@MattMaranMotoring]

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

[@android-ud2nf]

thought this was that dude in blue. I thought holy shit his build is done

[@shawncarson8131]

His car is bright blue and does not look or perform stock like this one. Did you not see the car in the thumbnail or what?

[@android-ud2nf]

no picture. I just seen a title in my email folder. I didn't even see from who. just focused on 240 sx