Im new and have a question

[StanleyS13]

Hey Everyone. My name is Dustin Stanley and Im 19. I am buying a 1990 Nissan 240sx hatchback in a few weeks. I am new to most of this stuff but I know enough not to be entirely lost. I would like to know how to tell the difference between a Base model and the SE model. Anyone able to help me?

[Red coupe]

Searching.
Also the 240 forum.

Folks in Gen chat don't take kindly to 240 questions... just too damn many 240 kids on the site.

As far as I know off the top of my head, not a huge difference performance wise...
Stuff like alloy wheels, cruise control, electric windows, probably the digital dash that projects your speed on the windshield (or just breaks).

[MellowZ32]

hi and welcome!
The SE came with power windows/locks. a sunroof and a leather seats option (IIRC)
and the base model didn't

[StanleyS13]

Ok Thanks and sorry first post and didnt think about where I posted my question.

[MellowZ32]

no prob!

[Red coupe]

JUST DON'T f*** UP AGAIN.

or whatever... I guess you can screw up again if you want.

[nissangirl74]

JUST DON'T f*** UP AGAIN.

or whatever... I guess you can screw up again if you want.

^ is the resident jackass. He's basically harmless though....unless you piss him off....

[Mr1der]

then he'll do petty things like piss on the rug and knock over the trash can.

to be honest, you'd probably want a base S13 over the SE BUT power windows are nice...I hate sunroofs though and they take up a LOT of headroom in the cars.

the SE in the S14 however is a whole nother beast.

[Red coupe]

JUST DON'T f*** UP AGAIN.

or whatever... I guess you can screw up again if you want.

^ is the resident jackass. He's basically harmless though....unless you piss him off....

How am I being a jackass... I even gave him permission to screw up if he wants.

[Bubba1]

Hey Everyone. My name is Dustin Stanley and Im 19. I am buying a 1990 Nissan 240sx hatchback in a few weeks. I am new to most of this stuff but I know enough not to be entirely lost. I would like to know how to tell the difference between a Base model and the SE model. Anyone able to help me?

Mechanically they were the same. The 89-90 SE had one or both of the 2 optional trim packages. One was a luxury convenience package, the other was a sport package. The 89 SE hatchback I purchased new had both packages. The easiest way was to tell the SE from the base model with a quick glance was by the OEM (original) wheels (they were different) and a small SE badge on the trunk lid. Problem is now, many don't have the original wheels still on them, or if their back ends got repaired/replacing that little SE decal are often forgetten.

[drksolest]

then he'll do petty things like piss on the rug and knock over the trash can.

to be honest, you'd probably want a base S13 over the SE BUT power windows are nice...I hate sunroofs though and they take up a LOT of headroom in the cars.

the SE in the S14 however is a whole nother beast.

hey mine is an SE and doesn't have a sunroof.

AND

[IBCoupe]

GET OFF MY LAWN!!!!!!!!!111eleventy-one

[Bubba1]

Sunroofs were a separate option.

As a 20 yr old car at this point, a 240sx's condition is a far more important factor than whether it was an SE or base model.

[93coupe]

How does one begin to grow hair on his shoulders?

[Mr1der]

hey mine is an SE and doesn't have a sunroof.

and I can drive it without slouching!

Adam's car has the sunroof..I gotta ride gangsta in it to avoid smashing my head into the headliner.

[Encryptshun]

How does one begin to grow hair on his shoulders?

Just apply lower.

[93coupe]

Is that Bob Ross?

[Encryptshun]

das racist

[93coupe]

das good art, y0. Whiteboy was making trees with spatulas! Trees.... with spatulas, son! That's amazing.

[Dattebayo]

You'd expect his hands to be covered in hair too, but strangely they are the only part that doesn't have any...

[drksolest]

hey mine is an SE and doesn't have a sunroof.

and I can drive it without slouching!

Adam's car has the sunroof..I gotta ride gangsta in it to avoid smashing my head into the headliner.

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my car iz made for people my size... u r super sized. i think i come up to your hip!
i wouldn't mind a sunroof, if it didn't leak. (glad i don't have one)

[Bubba1]

To the OP, heres an old pic of mine (at Lime Rock) with the stock SE wheels.