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justaguy · 12-21-2001, 03:08 PM

Just took a test drive today in a '98, and I've driven a '90 for the last 4 years or so.  The '95 should be fairly close to the '98, although it's a bit lighter and quicker, I think.

The '95 and up 240s were retargeted for older baby boomers who wanted to look sporty but didn't want to actually deal with the "discomfort" of a sports car.  As such, the suspension is softened.  Compared to my '90, the car I drove today felt quieter, more refined, and more isolated.  Those are good or bad depending on your attitude.  It was definitely faster throughout the rev band than my SOHC '90.  It feels much more like a sedan than a sports car, however.  The ride was nice - it reminded me a lot of a Honda Civic.  But like the civic it's made to be comfortable above all - not sporty.  It wasn't nearly as nimble or as tossable as an S13.  It felt heavier and bigger, although it really isn't very much of either.  

I bet a lot of suspension mods would bring back the sportiness that nissan took pains to remove from the car, but I'm not really sure.  According to Car & Driver, the '95 was the fastest 240 they tested, reaching 60 in 7.5 seconds, .4 seconds faster to 60mph than the '92 they tested.  

Still, it was nice.  I'm debating what to get after I get rid of my '90, and though I'm leaning towards another S13, I think I still might get a '95.  Def. needs some modification, though, I'd say.

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12-21-2001, 03:08 PM	#1
justaguy Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just took a test drive today in a '98, and I've driven a '90 for the last 4 years or so.  The '95 should be fairly close to the '98, although it's a bit lighter and quicker, I think. The '95 and up 240s were retargeted for older baby boomers who wanted to look sporty but didn't want to actually deal with the "discomfort" of a sports car.  As such, the suspension is softened.  Compared to my '90, the car I drove today felt quieter, more refined, and more isolated.  Those are good or bad depending on your attitude.  It was definitely faster throughout the rev band than my SOHC '90.  It feels much more like a sedan than a sports car, however.  The ride was nice - it reminded me a lot of a Honda Civic.  But like the civic it's made to be comfortable above all - not sporty.  It wasn't nearly as nimble or as tossable as an S13.  It felt heavier and bigger, although it really isn't very much of either.   I bet a lot of suspension mods would bring back the sportiness that nissan took pains to remove from the car, but I'm not really sure.  According to Car & Driver, the '95 was the fastest 240 they tested, reaching 60 in 7.5 seconds, .4 seconds faster to 60mph than the '92 they tested.   Still, it was nice.  I'm debating what to get after I get rid of my '90, and though I'm leaning towards another S13, I think I still might get a '95.  Def. needs some modification, though, I'd say.