> I am about to buy one. I found a mint 1 owner '85 with a rebuilt > replaced engine, new clutch, new tranny, new radiator, new CV joints, > > water pump and tires with 280,000 miles. > > Also found a mint '89 with 20,000 on a new factory engine but > original tranny. It has 100,000 miles but it is $6,000 more than > the '85. Also 1 owner. > > What are the differences in the models? Should I be scared of 280K > miles or not when everything has been replaced or rebuilt? I have been told "don't buy one with round headlights" because they have the 1.9 liter and lack many upgrades. HELP!!!!
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