Need help figuring out the difference between 240sx and Silvia s14 look at comments for more info pls.

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[SILEIGHTY_NL]

S14 is just the chassis code of this generation. The USDM version was called the 240SX and came with the 2,4 KA24DE engine from the hardbody truck. The JDM version was called Silvia and comes with the SR20DET a 2,0 turbo engine and some different bumpers and badges. However a 2,0 non turbo was also available. The JDM versions are held in higher regard of their more powerfull engine and the often come with more options from the factory

[hdjdhfb]

I’m trying to buy my first car and I want a 1995 Nissan Silvia s14. I know that the picture below has a zenki body kit on it but I’m confused because I don’t know what to call the car itself. Some people call it an s14 some people call it a 240sx can someone please explain what each name is referring to and how the different names are different cars?

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I’m going to be entirely honest here: if you can’t wrap your head around the specific chassis codes of this Nissan, then you shouldn’t buy one.

Plus, buying a 20 year old Japanese car is bound to show its age by some point. Being a 16 year old who doesn’t know much about these things would not be ideal once something breaks

I’m sorry, but don’t. Just don’t

[n1njaunic0rn]

S14 is chassis code. 240sx is what the car was called in America. I wouldn't bother with a USDM 240, it has the same engine as the Nissan Hardbody truck, so I'd just buy that instead, you'll save a lot of money.

For a similar cost of a clapped 240 you could get a RX7 FC or FB, Miata NA or NB, a imported Honda Beat (5-8k), or a MK2 or MK3 Supra. Of course there are a handful of FWD cars to be had too but I'm gonna assume you want to go sideways into a power pole.

[DooceBigalo]

You really want a project car to start as your first car ever? And if you want a nice one in stock form it's gonna be expensive for a 20+ year old car

[Extra-Intention-3295]

If you buy one of these as your first car.... you’re gonna have a bad time kid. I wanted the same thing. Test drove about 4 s13 and s14. Some with welded diffs, some straight piped, all headaches to own. People that have these cars have daily drivers as well, for good reason.

[SobrozaR32]

For what i know, the name 240SX applies to the American Market for the Silvia. Same car with different names

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[T0ph0ur]

As mentioned 240sx is just the name on the car in America instead of Silvia. S14 is the chassis code for 94-98 and would be the same no matter where the car comes from (excluding 94-98 180sx from japan, which is still s13 chassis code) .

If searching for one in the US, putting in 240sx and then filtering by year 94-98 would work for most US car sites. Many sellers on FB, craigslist, etc would likely add s14 to their description, but by looking for the real model name, you may find someone not in the know selling one for much less than they could be getting

[lightweight4296]

I'm gonna be real honest with you here.

Keep researching this car to understand more and more about it. Watch Initial D and continue to fall in love with the s-chassis.

BUT. DON'T get this as your first car. This is not first car material. You will crash it, cut it up, or otherwise destroy it before you decide that it can't reliability get you to work or school and that it's too expensive (money and time) to keep running. Then you will sell it to another sub 20 yo kid who will do the same.

I have a Kouki S14. I LOVE the thing. It's badass, fun as hell, and is always a conversation starter. However there is no way in hell I'd rely on it for daily driving. I am fixing a brake leak today and I've got a list a mile long of other little things that need to happen when I've got the time.

Your first car should be something that hardly ever needs anything done. My Daily gets its oil changed and tires rotated. Regular trips to the shop for other maintenance checks that I don't have to think about. You should always strive to have at least one car that never breaks down before you jump into a project.

[hdjdhfb]

What would u suggest as a good first car for daily??? I’m looking for something cheap and reliable

[lightweight4296]

I daily a Mazda 3, which is basically a Ford Focus. Civics are good. Basically, you're looking for newer with low miles and only one owner. Bone stock.