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Old Jan 13, 2004 | 10:41 PM
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Question base, LE, SE?

This is a strange question, but whenever i'm online looking for parts, the 240 is always either a base or an SE. My car is an LE, and i dont really seem to see any difference other than the interior? I was just wondering why i seem to own the only LE i've ever heard of?....
Old Jan 13, 2004 | 10:45 PM
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lol, well LEs are probably the rarest 240s out there. There isnt much of a differnece between LE, base(or XE)and SE. Interior, some options are the biggest differnece. and the SE had a "sportier" suspension.
Old Jan 13, 2004 | 10:55 PM
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any reason you know of as to why they are so rare? And i dont know if there is, but is there a company who sells new stickers for the rear? my left side of the hatch is rusted threw (damn spoiler) and my LE is all brown, so if its rare, why not keep the 30 cent sticker that makes it rare? i know its weird, but its kinda neat.
Old Jan 13, 2004 | 10:58 PM
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i dont know the exact number, but only a certain amount of 240s were LEs. I know it was in the few thousands, but still pretty rare. As for the sticker...dont have a clue.
Old Jan 13, 2004 | 11:07 PM
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only a few thousand?! i figured it was the normal one and the SE was rare.....interesting, thanks alot.
Old Jan 14, 2004 | 03:24 AM
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i herd the LE's come with some 'flower' type lookin rims..
Old Jan 14, 2004 | 09:52 AM
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the flower type rims your talking about i think can also be seen on base model S14s, but im not sure.
Old Jan 14, 2004 | 11:34 AM
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how would i know if my 240 is le or base
i got all power everything and sunroof
dont got all wheel disc brakes wish i had got a se model
where would it say
Old Jan 14, 2004 | 12:13 PM
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which is the best model and year to get? (from 90-93)
Old Jan 14, 2004 | 12:43 PM
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LE came with Leather seats. Base had most of the options, like power everything and sunroof. SE had ABS options and Different wheels.

As for the "best" model...they are all good. 90 the SOHC engine, about 10hp less then the 91 up engines(DOHC). the "best" i guess would be the 91-93 240sx SUPER HICAS SE version, came with the option for VLSD and came fully equipt. But those are pretty god damn hard to find, even harder then a LE.
Old Jan 14, 2004 | 12:44 PM
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Originally posted by Hollowpoint
how would i know if my 240 is le or base
i got all power everything and sunroof
dont got all wheel disc brakes wish i had got a se model
where would it say
whoa, wait wait wait wait, hold on a minute. what do u mean u don't got all wheel disc brakes? i'm quite certain EVERY 240 ever made has four wheel disc brakes. don't dell me somebody did a drum brake swap on it...

oh, and go to www.edmunds.com and compare notes to see if what u have is an LE.
Old Jan 14, 2004 | 02:30 PM
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hmm...my 97 SE don't have leather seats is it supposed to?
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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 02:38 PM
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only LEs had the option for leather seats
Old Jan 14, 2004 | 02:54 PM
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which models come w/ HICAS? only the SE?
Old Jan 14, 2004 | 03:00 PM
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only 91-93 SE hatchbacks.



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