240 Vs Spec-v

[blackbeauty240]

i have a 90 240 that is in need of several upgrades and repairs but its paid for. so heres my question should i sink about 8 grand into the old 240 to get it were i want it to be or should i go ahead and sell the 240 and get a new spec-v. any advice.

[[Zero-S]]

240: 2.4l 155hp rwd sports coupeSpec-v: 2.5l extremely fun yet fwd ~160hp econobox. Did I mention it was extremely fun.

I love them both, but I'd keep my 240.

[TrunkMonkey]

I love them both, but I'd keep my 240.

ditto.

i wouldn't give up my 240 for a spec v.if i owned a spec v, i wouldn't give it up for a 240.

-demetrius

[w1ngzer0]

i don't like my car burning down. So ill keep with the older vehicles :P

[Daemos]

In a straight line the Spec V owns the 240sx.

Spec V makes 150whp and 160lb-ft at the wheels. (taken from 04 dynos) Previous years made slightly less due to a more sensitive knock sensor, and the engine wasn't equipped with a wideband O2 sensor present in the 04s.

Handling is okay, I think a stock 240 outhandles a Stock Spec V, but the HLSD holds grip like a mofo.

If I were to do it again, I'd get a S14 instead and work on it But there are alot of things I would of rather done, use the money for the spec v as a downpayment for a 350, s2k etc

[[Zero-S]]

Are there any torque steer issues with the spec?

[PalmerWMD]

The SPECV is a nice complete package everything under warranty also.And if it gets crashed or stolen you'll get more money.

Fred..

[LiU]

if you're looking for more of a performer straight out of the box, the spec V is pretty great stock....then again I drive an S14 and wouldn't give it up for the wolrd ;]

[nametakennow]

Are there any torque steer issues with the spec?

AHAHAHAHAHA! You're funny. The Spec and the B14/15 SE-L/SE are notorious for torque steer... jebus it's bad. I've heard the LSD actually makes it worse... weird.

Anyways, I still wish I had an S14. I know my car isn't a Spec, but whatever. I still love the S14 and always will. I may indeed buy one as my project, my Sentra will be my daily beater now and forever (til it explodes, or I get mondo cash... or something... G35C, here I come!).

So............. even though it's an S13, I say keep the 240 and make it a beast. Then again, is this your daily or your project?

[RagingPanda]

i don't like my car burning down. So ill keep with the older vehicles :P

...word. Unless it's the new model but I don't like the face. I would keep the 240 just b/c it's rwd, but don't listen to me

[UncleBen]

Two totally different cars. What do you want? 4door? 2door? straight line power? to drift? to autox? sooo many possibilities.

[[Zero-S]]

Well, as far as I can see, both cars are good w/ auto-x, 240 can be made into a straight line monster, but why would you want to do that...? Spec gets the 4-dr discount from insurance tho...so take that into consideration.

[Altiman94]

drifting is cool

[blacks13ek]

if you allready own the 240 i would say stick with it rather then go head and pick up another bill. but thats YOUR decision you should think about it for a good long time before investing a great deal of money like that into anything

[UncleBen]

Insurance on that old of a car would be cheap I'm sure though, so this could be a huge factor. Keep the 240. This way you aren't in debt at all, you are just paying to maintain/upgrade, not payoff.

[MOTOP]

Insurance on that old of a car would be cheap I'm sure though, so this could be a huge factor. Keep the 240. This way you aren't in debt at all, you are just paying to maintain/upgrade, not payoff.

Just FYI insurance on my new $30k G35 went up $18/mo compared to my $4.5k 240sx. It is all about safety ratings, you know. I wanted something RWD and the only thing that was close to 240sx in fun level was a G35. Even IS300 wasn't that much fun.

Another thing to consider is warranty. My car might not ever brake but the piece of mind it gives is amazing.

[getnrowdy23]

if you have 8k to spend on the 240 then do that! i mean you can get a mean little sr going on for 8k... oh the drifting/racing possibilities.