Re: Ignorant question on 80 vs. 90 models

[Bryan Kamerer <kamerer@madriver.com>]

At 08:27 AM 11/4/98 -0500, Andrew Duane USG wrote:
>Hairy green toads from Mars made Bryan Kamerer say:
>
>> 	I have been getting tremendous help from the list in finding a "daily
>> driver" older model on a tight budget.  I have mainly focused on 86, 87
>> 5kcstq's.  I have likely found something that will fit my needs.  However,
>> before I write the check, I am also finding some 80 models 89 vintage or so
>> in my budget, but I just don't know anything about those cars.
>> 
>> 1) what's the difference between an 80 and a 90?
>> 
>> 	They were the replacement for the 4000, but when was the new body
>> introduced?  Aren't the 80 and 90 the same body?  Why the diff. names if
>> that's true?  See, i'm totally ignorant here and can't find info anywhere
>> on this.
>
>The 80 and the 90 were the same car, the 90 just had a higher
>trim level. After a few years, the 80 model was dropped altogether.
>
>I have a 90 and a 100 (the 5K replacement), and think you need
>to investigate the size thoroughly. I find the 90 VERY small,
>and could never own it as a daily driver. I've been spoiled by
>the big car space of the 100.
>
>-- 

Yep, heard that from one or two people.  I am looking at a 5kcstq in your
area tomorrow afternoon (Manchester, actually).  Then I'll drive a 90 for
comparison.  I am still keeping the V8 5 speed in storage for summer
driving and long trips, so I think that the 90 MIGHT be ok - we'll see.

Bryan