Nissan 240SX

1989 to 1994 · Coupe

A 1989 Nissan 240SX cost $13,249 new. Over the past 12 months, 6 have sold publicly at a median of $13,750. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $15,800. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $5,500 to $54,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate

$15,800

High confidence · $12K to $22K

14.5% over 12 months

Median · 12 mo: $13,750
Sales · 12 mo: 6
Original MSRP: $13,249Up 19% since new

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Sold$25,018 · Bring a Trailer · Oct 2026

The market

Every recorded 1989 Nissan 240SX sale, by date and price

Oct 2026 · Bring a Trailer

$25,018 · 135,000 mi · Ocean Jade Metallic

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75 sales · 18 unsoldmedian $14kupdated Oct 2026

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The newest 1989 Nissan 240SX sales with photographs

Sold $11,600

1989 · Blue-Green Pearl

Apr 30, 2026 · Cars & Bids

Sold $18,000

1992 · White

Mar 30, 2026 · Cars & Bids

Sold $11,225

1989 · Silver · 166,000 mi

Feb 5, 2026 · Cars & Bids

Sold $13,250

1991 · Super Black · 183,000 mi

Nov 28, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $14,250

1990 · Red · 71,000 mi

Oct 21, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $14,500

1990 · Blue · 89,000 mi

Oct 5, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

Other 240SX generations

Specifications

Engine: Inline-4, 2.4L
Power: 140 hp
Torque: 152 lb-ft
0 to 60: 8.9 s
Top speed: 125 mph
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Original MSRP: $13,249

Common questions

How much does a Nissan 240SX cost?

What is a 1989 Nissan 240SX worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $15,800, down 14.5% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 6 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Nissan 240SX a good investment?

It has appreciated 19% against its $13,249 list price. Values are down 14.5% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $5,500 to $54,000, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Nissan 240SX have sold?

Shifty has 75 public sales of the Nissan 240SX on file. The earliest was on Nov 13, 2019.

What has a Nissan 240SX sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$25,018Oct 13, 2026Ocean Jade Metallic · 135,000 mi
$11,600Apr 30, 2026Blue-Green Pearl
$18,000Mar 30, 2026White

About the 1989 Nissan 240SX

The S13 240SX represents the golden era of affordable Japanese sports cars, delivering rear-wheel drive dynamics wrapped in Nissan's sleek fastback design. Powered by the naturally aspirated KA24E 2.4-liter four-cylinder producing 140 horsepower, it wasn't about raw power but rather the sublime chassis balance that made it a favorite among driving purists. The multi-link rear suspension and near-perfect weight distribution created a platform that rewarded skilled drivers and forgave novices. While many fell victim to drift culture and modification, clean, stock examples have become increasingly coveted. The S13's significance extends beyond its driving dynamics, it established the template for the modern sport compact, influencing everything from the Subaru BRZ to the Toyota 86. Today's collectors prize unmolested examples, particularly the cleaner 1991-1994 models with the revised KA24DE engine, as they represent the last of the pure, analog sports car experience.