Why is it that certain car models always have some aftermarket modifications?
The F-Body Camaro and the Fox Body Mustang - opens in new window or tab., for example, are super typical to upgrade—either engine and transmission mods or different wheels and tires. Honda Civics - opens in new window or tab. of the 1980s and 1990s tend to wear big wheels and a large exhaust, often with an engine swap for more power.
The Nissan 240SX is yet another car that always gets personalized—especially the S13 and S14 chassis cars that get altered for drifting. That makes this 1995 Nissan 240SX recently listed on eBay especially remarkable. It somehow escaped the grasp of the drifters and remained incredibly stock.
A Single-Owner '95 240SX
Maybe the automatic transmission kept potential buyers/modifiers from making an offer. Regardless, this ’95 240SX has remained a one-owner car for that lucky commuter.
The seller notes that the only change from stock is the aftermarket window tint. It’s bubbling, but that will be easy to remedy - opens in new window or tab..
Replace Tires, Add Power, and Keep This '95 240SX Going
The next owner of this '95 240SX should also replace the tires. We would encourage a Viking funeral for the existing rubber. Then start shopping for new wider wheels and some drift-specific tires. Read this: Best Tires for Drifting - opens in new window or tab..
The next move is to add power. The factory-fitted 2.4-liter four-cylinder produces around 155 horsepower, but the Japanese-market Silvia (otherwise identical to this 1995 240SX) was powered by a turbocharged two-liter four with over 200HP stock.
eBay Motors features several importers offering the SR20DET engine—including the all-important five-speed manual transmission.
To Mod or Not To Mod
A coilover suspension kit - opens in new window or tab. will let you lower this S14-chassis 240SX to improve handling and responsiveness beyond what the factory provided.
You could go absolutely wild tossing every conceivable aftermarket motorsports option on this pristine '95 240SX. And we wouldn’t blame you for a second. These are such fun cars to drive in a modified form that it’s hard to resist the siren call, “Just one more little thing.”
And yet, there’s something special about leaving a car just as it is and enjoying it. The paintwork and interior on this 1995 Nissan 240SX are just about perfect. It will turn heads as a pristine example of a vehicle that was once so common on our roads.
If we had to make the call, we’d leave it mostly stock. But go ahead and swap in a factory manual transmission. And maybe that turbocharged engine from Japan. Oh, and perhaps a few other things.
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This article is meant to provide general guidance only. Automotive maintenance, repair, upgrade, and installation may depend on vehicle-specifics such as make and model. Always consult your owner's manual, repair guide for specific information for your particular vehicle and consider a licensed auto-care professional's help as well, particularly for advance repairs.