[Kurt_W]

Ironically, I sold my 95 240SX/SE so that I could purchase my 92 SVX, the exact opposite of your plan.

Second gen 240's started in 95 and ran through 98 with a mild visual refreshing in 97 to the more commonly desirable "shark eye" styling. If I remember my stats correctly, there were approx 15,000 95-96 240's and about 5-7,000 97-98 240's. Mechanically, there is no difference in the 95-98 cars.

I would suggest a SE without the sunroof. The sunoof is a real pain if you are over 6" tall. The SE also comes with the LSD differential and 5x114.5mm wheels (vs 4x114.5 on the the non-SE.)

Performance wise, remember that the KA24DE is based on a truck engine. It makes decent power and has a good torque band. It however isn't the best sports car engine. Power runs out above ~5000 RPM and the redline is about 6500 (I think, its been over 2 years since I sold it.) Overall, seems to be very reliable and its engine is easier to work on then the SVX's.

Personally, I like the 95-96 better in terms of appearance, but I would take either were I to purchase another.