240sx Reliability

[MetaOrbit]

Hey guys, I don't venture over to this side of the forums that often, but I've got a question.

I have a friend who needs a new car. She doesn't have much money to spend, and has asked me to start looking at cars for her. Well, I know I'm probably biased, but I've been looking mainly at Nissans, specifically Sentras and 240sx's.

I don't know too much about these cars - at least with respect to stock reliability. I have searched, but pretty much every thread that deals with the reliability of the 240sx deals with performance.

She would NOT be modding this car. This car would need to be a fairly low-maintenance, affordable car, that would essentially run forever. Does the 240sx meet that criteria? Are there typical problem areas that arise (aside from the timing chain)? Also, if the car does satisfy the conditions, are certain years better than others, as well as is there a certain mileage threshold she should avoid?

Thanks!

P.S. She would definitely be getting one with an auto transmission...any issues there?

[fiznat]

This car would need to be a fairly low-maintenance, affordable car, that would essentially run forever. Does the 240sx meet that criteria?

heh YES. If you dont beleive me, check out the mileage thread here. I think that pretty much speaks for itself.

[Bussman240sx]

my car has had zero problems, other then bald rear tires, i would never doubt a 240

[SeVa-S13]

Other than the timing chain, these cars are beautiful tanks. But then again, every car has to get their timing belt/chain changed occasionally so hey, go Nissan!

[MetaOrbit]

Thanks for the info fellas..come on over and visit in the Infiniti section someday, why don't ya?

[lessthanjakejohn]

Quote »Thanks for the info fellas..come on over and visit in the Infiniti section someday, why don't ya? [/quote]

I do

[Holisticbeatz]

I'll play devils advocate. Buy a Honda!

[MetaOrbit]

I'll play devils advocate. Buy a Honda!

Dammit! You just had to go there!

j/k