1993 80 Series

[LegShot]

I have read the general differences between the different models of 80 series (post 92). Seems like most people prefer the 94-97. Are there any major reasons not to look at the 93's? Thanks in advance!

 

[Vasiliy]

The only things I want for my 93s is OBD2, MAF sensor, and maybe r134a freon
That's all major difference

 

[Vasiliy]

Also 94-97 trans have 2nd/snow mode

 

[voodu3]

I love my 93. If you want to do any engine tuning, turbo or super charging then you’ll want an 95-97 because they are obdII. 93-94 are obdI. All the cool engine tuning kits and accessories are built for the later models. For me a 93 works great.

 

[Marco Lau]

93-94 has less electronics, OBD1, A442F bus tranny with solenoids, and some offer superior cloth interiors and still has the HG plague of the 4.5 with the better looking dashboard design IMO. Get the 91/92 as long as ppl continue to bash on the 3FE for whatever reasons and thus keeping the price low for others to appreciate until the market catches up for now. If you are not into dirt, get the 93+ for more creature comfort and better highway manner

 

[LegShot]

Thanks so much!

 

[LandLocked93]

In short, no reason not to look at a '93.
Barring all the power-add mods requiring OBD2, the best reason for a 94 or earlier imo? OBD1

 

[wesley993]

I have a 96 I drove for seventeen years. Loaned it to my son in law and it blew a head gasket at about 310k miles. The interior was so bad and couldn’t keep the cel cleared for the last 50k miles. I’m starting over with a 93 that I like much more. Obd1. Better dash design. No paper thin leather. So far so good 96 in the pasture is someone’s future project now.

 

[Ghostrider I]

Also 94-97 trans have 2nd/snow mode

Mine doesn't, but it is triple locked.

 

[ToothDr]

1994 and 1993 models are identical with the exception of different a/c refrigerant type location of a/c dryer and that the 1993 came with a 2.2 starter from the factory.

 

[wesley993]

1994 and 1993 models are identical with the exception of different a/c refrigerant type location of a/c dryer and that the 1993 came with a 2.2 starter from the factory.

So a 96 starter won’t work on a 93. Learn something every day on this forum!

 

[ppc]

For 93-97 models there were 3 different starters used. They are all interchangeable among those model years. There are several threads you can search showing pictures and specific information, current availability etc.

 

[wesley993]

For 93-97 models there were 3 different starters used. They are all interchangeable among those model years. There are several threads you can search showing pictures and specific information, current availability etc.

Thank you!