Honda owner, curious about 240's
11-13-2006, 03:30 PM
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Honda owner, curious about 240's
Hey fellas, my name Wayne and I currently own a '98 Prelude. I went to import meet over the weekend and noticed plenty of 240's showing up. Well...I'm now curious about them...hehehe..
I've been doing some searching, trying to get some basic info. I tried Google, this site and others but I'm not finding anything cut and dry so I was wondering if someone here might be able to sum it up for me.
Can anyone point me to a link that shows me the "Generations/years" breakdown and the levels of "trim" that were available. I a little confused on all that, for example...I've seen some that have a plain hood and other that have a crease gong down each side of the hood and slightly different headlights.
Well, that's about all really, thanks for listening and I appreciate your help.
Wayne
I've been doing some searching, trying to get some basic info. I tried Google, this site and others but I'm not finding anything cut and dry so I was wondering if someone here might be able to sum it up for me.
Can anyone point me to a link that shows me the "Generations/years" breakdown and the levels of "trim" that were available. I a little confused on all that, for example...I've seen some that have a plain hood and other that have a crease gong down each side of the hood and slightly different headlights.
Well, that's about all really, thanks for listening and I appreciate your help.
Wayne
11-13-2006, 05:25 PM
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I think the only thing the 240SX has over a Prelude is rear wheel drive. I've driven both of these cars.
Obviously, I'm partial to the 240SX because I'm here and because I own one
But, a Prelude is a surprisingly quick and fun car.
Anyways, a basic break-down of the model years and trims...
1989
First model year, SOHC engine with 140HP
1990
Pretty much the same as a 1989, but with a bit of a facelift
1991-1994
Same as 1990, except with a 155HP DOHC engine
1995-1996
Entirely new look, no more popup headlights, but basically the same, mechanically, as the 1991-1994 models.
1997-1998
Still the same underneath, but with some aggressive-looking trim and projector head-lamps.
This is just some basic info I'm sure you can find more by searching the web.
In fact, here ya go
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/240SX
Obviously, I'm partial to the 240SX because I'm here and because I own one
But, a Prelude is a surprisingly quick and fun car.Anyways, a basic break-down of the model years and trims...
1989
First model year, SOHC engine with 140HP
1990
Pretty much the same as a 1989, but with a bit of a facelift
1991-1994
Same as 1990, except with a 155HP DOHC engine
1995-1996
Entirely new look, no more popup headlights, but basically the same, mechanically, as the 1991-1994 models.
1997-1998
Still the same underneath, but with some aggressive-looking trim and projector head-lamps.
This is just some basic info I'm sure you can find more by searching the web.
In fact, here ya go
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/240SX
11-13-2006, 07:08 PM
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Great, thanks for the replies from everyone so far.
I'll do some more searching, it's just sucks sometimes cause I'm on dial-up, lol. I know what you're thinking...this guy owns a 5th gen Prelude and he's still using dial-up??? lol...
Don't get me wrong, I love my Prelude, but what really turns me on about the 240's is the RWD, aggressive look and wide tires on the back.
So I'm assuming the 95-98 models are the S14 chassis configuration? I think this is the year range that I like
I'll do some more searching, it's just sucks sometimes cause I'm on dial-up, lol. I know what you're thinking...this guy owns a 5th gen Prelude and he's still using dial-up??? lol...
Don't get me wrong, I love my Prelude, but what really turns me on about the 240's is the RWD, aggressive look and wide tires on the back.
So I'm assuming the 95-98 models are the S14 chassis configuration? I think this is the year range that I like
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11-13-2006, 07:16 PM
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You should like s14's, there the best
See......
Local Kouki.
Yes that is IC piping you see
And I also have a '98, but everybody has seen it enough.
See......
Local Kouki.
Yes that is IC piping you see
And I also have a '98, but everybody has seen it enough.
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11-13-2006, 07:37 PM
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Its not a trim package, more like body style
That red one is base model. You can tell by it being four lug.
95-98 there was base and SE, in 97-98 they also added LE
Base model hade 4 lug.
SE and LE had 5 lug
95-96 body style (zenki) here's a pic.
97-98 body style (kouki) here's a pic.(my car)
Only differance between zenki and kouki is the headlights and taillights.
That red one is base model. You can tell by it being four lug.
95-98 there was base and SE, in 97-98 they also added LE
Base model hade 4 lug.
SE and LE had 5 lug
95-96 body style (zenki) here's a pic.
97-98 body style (kouki) here's a pic.(my car)
Only differance between zenki and kouki is the headlights and taillights.
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11-13-2006, 08:05 PM
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Originally posted by 240's"r"us
95-96 body style (zenki) here's a pic.
95-96 body style (zenki) here's a pic.