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Zexel · 08-30-2001, 07:05 AM

what does the SE have that the others don't? I have one of the worst memories you guys could think of...trust me!!!  what extra options...etc etc?!  pretty stupid question but like I said, I have a really really bad memory, sorry guys.  oh yeah, found another 95 240 on autotrader.com that is in OKC (where I'm located) with 112k on it going for $4000.  so I may give that man a ring if it's still up for sale.

misnomer · 08-30-2001, 08:32 AM

If I remember right, the SE has a stiffer suspension, 16" alloy rims, and. . . uh. . . Somebody else take over now

*LanceS13* · 08-30-2001, 09:43 AM

I think they had power everything and more options like ABS, LSD, and sunroof, too.

HippoSleek · 08-30-2001, 11:59 AM

I went through the same questions.  The bottom line is a big ?.  All 240's have full power options, 4 wheel disks, and the same motor/tr.  With the base, you could not get LSD or ABS in 95.  With the SE, you get better suspension (sway bars, stiffer springs(?)), foglights, rear spoiler, front lip, 5 lug alloys, upgraded POS stereo, and opt. ABS/LSD (usually comes as a pair).  In my hunting, there was little price difference on trim level, but a lot on the options like mnrf, alloys, and abs (which I never even saw!).  That price sounds amazing, but check the car out to make sure it hasn't been wrecked or anything.

2k1 · 08-30-2001, 02:16 PM

I guess I got a pretty good deal then...Picked up my '95 240 for a grand even. Of course, it's not an SE, and it does have 150K on the odo....

*Grant* · 08-30-2001, 02:59 PM

when did you get it? I got my 1996 240sx SE for $8800 in may of this year with 75k on it. Was that a good deal?

Zexel · 08-30-2001, 03:14 PM

but for example I didn't get an SE...I could see put in the sunroof etc. right?  but even if I don't get a sunroof, I'm putting one in.  it's going to be one of the first things in.  where are you located 2k1?  I mean that honestly does depend on how much you get it for really.  but ####...1 grand? that's all?  well I would say you got a pretty good deal, even if you did rebuild or put in another KA...that would still be kinda cheap

*Jeff240sx* · 08-30-2001, 04:11 PM

No no no no no.  You don't PUT a sunroof in.  The wiring and motor are gonna be SO expensive.
-Jeff

Zexel · 08-30-2001, 04:17 PM

oh really?  well I haven't checked up on pricing about sunroofs, all I look at is performance stuff.  well then I'll look for one with a sunroof lol I suppose!! thanks man

*LanceS13* · 08-30-2001, 06:11 PM

I know you can have a manual sunroof installed for a reasonable price, but I hear they're prone to leak. Best get a car with the factory sunroof.

(Edited by LanceS13 at 7:11 pm on Aug. 30, 2001)

mrace240sx · 08-30-2001, 06:49 PM

When I bought my '97 new I test drove a fully loaded SE and then I drove the base model coupe. I looked at the price and then test drove again to be sure. I found no difference at all in performance and decided I could do without the sunroof and leather interior and other bs.
Had I realized at the time that the coupe had 4-lug 15 inch wheels instead of 5-lug 16's I may have reconsidered... but probably still woulda went with the coupe.

On another note, Ive hear real bad things about installing sunroof after factory. Expensive, leaky, and EXPENSIVE hehe.
Not to mention Ive heard they weigh alot so your car will be slower though I am not positive on this.

my240likenoother · 08-30-2001, 06:56 PM

you can get a power sunroof that slides ontop of the roof for about $250 without the install i dont know the price for the install
but on the manual sun roof it you have the right person do it and you dont open it for about 4 days after the install it is less likely to leek

tjedmond · 08-31-2001, 04:30 PM

my '90 240sx had an aftermarket power sunroof. It cut down on headroom considerably and leaked. Did I mention it only worked when it felt like it? every two months or so it would work for a couple of days. I cherished it those days. But the factory s/r is much much better on the s14. I don't have ABS but I think I have LSD on my 97 se. the previous owner had the leather interior done after purchase, so I don't have the leather shift knob or steering wheel.
    The SE also comes with white face gauges that turn to white on black at night. (gimmicky, but sooooo cool!)

mrace240sx · 08-31-2001, 04:57 PM

Oh yeah I forgot about that, the gauges on the SE looked considerably better.

*Jeff240sx* · 08-31-2001, 05:07 PM

I have never driven a base model s14.  I own a SE.  But I have driven in a base s13 model... and it felt slushy compared to mine.  But it might be like apples and oranges.
-Jeff

08-31-2001, 07:11 PM

you picked up a 1995 240 for $1K?
####

09-02-2001, 10:32 PM

if u dont have abs u dont have an LSD period. and the se compared to the base: all options are available for both cept the abs/lsd combo only available on se... se - stiffer suspension due to the addition of sway bars and harder springs... white faced guages yadda yadda ...  im almost 100 % sure of  all this info

matic 240sx · 09-03-2001, 03:55 AM

my friend has a 95 se and i have a 97 base coupe and i dusted him in a race... so maybe the base is lighter... but he has like 150000 miles... and i had like 30000 at the time... i bought my base model 97 240sx with cd player and 15in nissan alloys in 1999 for 16000 big ones... but it only had 18,000 miles on it and looked like it never has seen dirt, rain, snow, sun...  old fart owned it.....  

*Jeff240sx* · 09-03-2001, 11:48 AM

Yeah... but that's not a good test.  You can't "dust" something that only weighs 80 pounds more than you do IMHO.
There had to have been another factor... like mileage, or an engine problem.  Or possibly he has a standard tranny and just can't drive.
-Jeff

JeffNJ · 09-12-2001, 10:28 AM

I owned the '91 SE hardtop before my current car, and a friend has a non-SE from the same year.  I'm pretty sure the only difference is in trim stuff.  I had power everything, a moonroof, a nicer set of rims, etc, etc - but they were all convenience or appearance driven.  Both cars appeared the same mechanically.

I'm always a big fan of getting the higher trim model;  they generally only cost a little bit extra, and are usually quite worth it.  If I had the choice between a fully-loaded older car, or a newer but stripped car, I'd always pick the former.

killjoy · 09-16-2001, 05:47 PM

I believe that the SE model is the only one with a limited slip differential.  Anybody know anything different?

I bought my 96 SE for $7400 in great shape.  I love it.

Nismo240SX · 09-17-2001, 05:01 PM

my SE doesn't have power windows, mirrors, or door locks....

wav399 · 09-18-2001, 03:51 AM

what does a 93 240sx Se have?

09-18-2001, 03:44 PM

MY SE doesn't have an ABS and an LSD <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':('>. But it has power windows, power locks (that don't power-close but do power-open <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':('>, power sunroof, and it's really powerful and I love it) <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

08-30-2001, 07:05 AM	#1
Zexel Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 262 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what does the SE have that the others don't? I have one of the worst memories you guys could think of...trust me!!!  what extra options...etc etc?!  pretty stupid question but like I said, I have a really really bad memory, sorry guys.  oh yeah, found another 95 240 on autotrader.com that is in OKC (where I'm located) with 112k on it going for $4000.  so I may give that man a ring if it's still up for sale.

08-30-2001, 08:32 AM	#2
misnomer Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 2,293 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If I remember right, the SE has a stiffer suspension, 16" alloy rims, and. . . uh. . . Somebody else take over now

08-30-2001, 09:43 AM	#3
LanceS13 AutoX Junkie Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: MS Age: 42 Posts: 2,044 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think they had power everything and more options like ABS, LSD, and sunroof, too.

08-30-2001, 11:59 AM	#4
HippoSleek Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: elsewhere Posts: 2,081 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I went through the same questions.  The bottom line is a big ?.  All 240's have full power options, 4 wheel disks, and the same motor/tr.  With the base, you could not get LSD or ABS in 95.  With the SE, you get better suspension (sway bars, stiffer springs(?)), foglights, rear spoiler, front lip, 5 lug alloys, upgraded POS stereo, and opt. ABS/LSD (usually comes as a pair).  In my hunting, there was little price difference on trim level, but a lot on the options like mnrf, alloys, and abs (which I never even saw!).  That price sounds amazing, but check the car out to make sure it hasn't been wrecked or anything.

08-30-2001, 02:16 PM	#5
2k1 Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I guess I got a pretty good deal then...Picked up my '95 240 for a grand even. Of course, it's not an SE, and it does have 150K on the odo....

08-30-2001, 02:59 PM	#6
Grant Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: 聖地牙哥 Posts: 2,647 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Grant Feedback Score: 0 reviews	when did you get it? I got my 1996 240sx SE for $8800 in may of this year with 75k on it. Was that a good deal?

08-30-2001, 03:14 PM	#7
Zexel Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 262 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	but for example I didn't get an SE...I could see put in the sunroof etc. right?  but even if I don't get a sunroof, I'm putting one in.  it's going to be one of the first things in.  where are you located 2k1?  I mean that honestly does depend on how much you get it for really.  but ####...1 grand? that's all?  well I would say you got a pretty good deal, even if you did rebuild or put in another KA...that would still be kinda cheap

08-30-2001, 04:11 PM	#8
Jeff240sx I hate you too... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Age: 41 Posts: 5,828 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Jeff240sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	No no no no no.  You don't PUT a sunroof in.  The wiring and motor are gonna be SO expensive. -Jeff

08-30-2001, 04:17 PM	#9
Zexel Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 262 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	oh really?  well I haven't checked up on pricing about sunroofs, all I look at is performance stuff.  well then I'll look for one with a sunroof lol I suppose!! thanks man

08-30-2001, 06:11 PM	#10
LanceS13 AutoX Junkie Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: MS Age: 42 Posts: 2,044 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I know you can have a manual sunroof installed for a reasonable price, but I hear they're prone to leak. Best get a car with the factory sunroof. (Edited by LanceS13 at 7:11 pm on Aug. 30, 2001)

08-30-2001, 06:49 PM	#11
mrace240sx Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 163 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	When I bought my '97 new I test drove a fully loaded SE and then I drove the base model coupe. I looked at the price and then test drove again to be sure. I found no difference at all in performance and decided I could do without the sunroof and leather interior and other bs. Had I realized at the time that the coupe had 4-lug 15 inch wheels instead of 5-lug 16's I may have reconsidered... but probably still woulda went with the coupe. On another note, Ive hear real bad things about installing sunroof after factory. Expensive, leaky, and EXPENSIVE hehe. Not to mention Ive heard they weigh alot so your car will be slower though I am not positive on this.

08-30-2001, 06:56 PM	#12
my240likenoother Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,261 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you can get a power sunroof that slides ontop of the roof for about $250 without the install i dont know the price for the install but on the manual sun roof it you have the right person do it and you dont open it for about 4 days after the install it is less likely to leek

08-31-2001, 04:30 PM	#13
tjedmond Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 7 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	my '90 240sx had an aftermarket power sunroof. It cut down on headroom considerably and leaked. Did I mention it only worked when it felt like it? every two months or so it would work for a couple of days. I cherished it those days. But the factory s/r is much much better on the s14. I don't have ABS but I think I have LSD on my 97 se. the previous owner had the leather interior done after purchase, so I don't have the leather shift knob or steering wheel.     The SE also comes with white face gauges that turn to white on black at night. (gimmicky, but sooooo cool!)

08-31-2001, 04:57 PM	#14
mrace240sx Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 163 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Oh yeah I forgot about that, the gauges on the SE looked considerably better.

08-31-2001, 05:07 PM	#15
Jeff240sx I hate you too... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Age: 41 Posts: 5,828 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Jeff240sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have never driven a base model s14.  I own a SE.  But I have driven in a base s13 model... and it felt slushy compared to mine.  But it might be like apples and oranges. -Jeff

08-31-2001, 07:11 PM	#16
Guest Posts: n/a	you picked up a 1995 240 for $1K? ####

09-02-2001, 10:32 PM	#17
Guest Posts: n/a	if u dont have abs u dont have an LSD period. and the se compared to the base: all options are available for both cept the abs/lsd combo only available on se... se - stiffer suspension due to the addition of sway bars and harder springs... white faced guages yadda yadda ...  im almost 100 % sure of  all this info

09-03-2001, 03:55 AM	#18
matic 240sx Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: las vegas Age: 41 Posts: 798 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: matic 240sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	my friend has a 95 se and i have a 97 base coupe and i dusted him in a race... so maybe the base is lighter... but he has like 150000 miles... and i had like 30000 at the time... i bought my base model 97 240sx with cd player and 15in nissan alloys in 1999 for 16000 big ones... but it only had 18,000 miles on it and looked like it never has seen dirt, rain, snow, sun...  old fart owned it.....

09-03-2001, 11:48 AM	#19
Jeff240sx I hate you too... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Age: 41 Posts: 5,828 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Jeff240sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah... but that's not a good test.  You can't "dust" something that only weighs 80 pounds more than you do IMHO. There had to have been another factor... like mileage, or an engine problem.  Or possibly he has a standard tranny and just can't drive. -Jeff

09-12-2001, 10:28 AM	#20
JeffNJ Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 550 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I owned the '91 SE hardtop before my current car, and a friend has a non-SE from the same year.  I'm pretty sure the only difference is in trim stuff.  I had power everything, a moonroof, a nicer set of rims, etc, etc - but they were all convenience or appearance driven.  Both cars appeared the same mechanically. I'm always a big fan of getting the higher trim model;  they generally only cost a little bit extra, and are usually quite worth it.  If I had the choice between a fully-loaded older car, or a newer but stripped car, I'd always pick the former.

09-16-2001, 05:47 PM	#21
killjoy Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 215 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I believe that the SE model is the only one with a limited slip differential.  Anybody know anything different? I bought my 96 SE for $7400 in great shape.  I love it.

09-17-2001, 05:01 PM	#22
Nismo240SX Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marion, Virginia. Age: 38 Posts: 855 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	my SE doesn't have power windows, mirrors, or door locks....

09-18-2001, 03:51 AM	#23
wav399 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 196 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what does a 93 240sx Se have?

09-18-2001, 03:44 PM	#24
Guest Posts: n/a	MY SE doesn't have an ABS and an LSD <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':('>. But it has power windows, power locks (that don't power-close but do power-open <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':('>, power sunroof, and it's really powerful and I love it) <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>