Cars / Nissan 240SX (S13 / S14)

Nissan 240SX (S13 / S14) (1989–1998)

S13 / S14 · KA24E / KA24DE I4 (US)

Verdict: America's Silvia. Rust and crash history decide the buy long before the KA does — and most clean shells already wear someone else's engine bay story.

At a glance

Risk 4/5 Market: Drift tax + rust tax

Must-have records:

Frame rail / rocker / floor photos
Timing chain / guide work (KA)
Accident / title history
Stock vs. documented powertrain invoices

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Buy-risk rundown

Issue	Symptom	How to check	Typical cost (as of Nov 2026)
Structural rust (rails, rockers, floors, strut towers, hatch well)	Perforated metal, soft floors	Lift and probe; reject perforated rails	Rust often exceeds remaining value [1][2]
Accident / drift damage	Uneven gaps, bent suspension, filler	Paint meter; alignment; history report	Mystery shells are projects [1][2]
KA24 timing-chain guide wear	Cold rattle; worst case timing/oil issues	Listen cold; ask about guides	Guides can break and circulate debris [1]
S13 pop-up / electrical / sunroof leaks	Dead lights, wet carpets	Cycle lights and roof; water test	Not yet verified [3]
Undocumented engine swaps	Missing emissions gear, shady wiring	Demand dyno sheets and invoices	SR/KA-T/RB swaps need paperwork and a PPI [4]

Cost figures checked against the sources below in Nov 2026. Bracketed numbers refer to the source list.

Notes

US 240SX skipped the SR20DET; many imports and swaps exist — know what you're buying legally.
S13 (89–94) vs S14 (95–98) share the rust/crash checklist with different chassis quirks.

Before you buy

Use our printable pre-purchase inspection checklist and get a PPI from a marque specialist.

Sources

Nico Club, 240SX buying guide (accessed Nov 2026)
240-SX.com, S13 inspection guide (accessed Nov 2026)
Project JDM, S13/S14 guide (accessed Nov 2026)
r/240sx buying threads (community checks) (accessed Nov 2026)

Last updated 2026-11-05. Costs vary by region and shop.

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