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1989 Nissan 240SX

✦ Shifty Estimate

$14,500

23.1% · 12 mo
High confidence$12K to $19K
12 months median
$14K
Sales, 12 months
11
Original MSRP
$13,249 · ▲ 9% since

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1989 Nissan 240SX

1989 to 1994 · Coupe

Price history

$10k$20k$30k$40k$50kNov 2019202120222023202420252026✦ SHIFTY ESTIMATE TODAY $15k
Sold Bid, not sold
74 sales · 17 unsoldmedian $14kupdated May 2026

Recent sales

74 sales

Specifications

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

Common questions

How much does a Nissan 240SX cost?

A 1989 Nissan 240SX cost $13,249 new. Over the past 12 months, 11 have sold publicly at a median of $14,250. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $14,500. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $11,563 to $19,362, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1989 Nissan 240SX worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $14,500, down 23.1% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 11 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Nissan 240SX a good investment?

It has appreciated 9% against its $13,249 list price. Values are down 23.1% 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.

What has a Nissan 240SX sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $11,600Apr 30, 2026Blue-Green Pearl
  • $18,000Mar 30, 2026White
  • $11,225Feb 5, 2026Silver · 166,000 mi

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.