I have a 1997 NOT triple locked (and no CDL button...but I'm going to update that soon) that I've had since March 2015 and I'm finally in a good financial position to begin baselinning / building it...
...And I have an opportunity to purchase another (1994) in super clean and straight and in an unmolested state except for a 2" lift and some front bumper work. Interior is near mint (Blue cloth), sunroof opens, all windows work but a tad slow, NOT triple locked but with the CDL button, near new tires (40K miles left on the warranty) and 15 years or so of maintenance records to include an oil test which came back perfect.
The pics indicate it's prior to air bags, which, ok, that's fine with me...that means I can put in the grab bar at the glove compartment, hahaha.
But here's my question (And YES, I've gone through the "Newbie" guide numerous times)...
For those owners who have both or moved from one to another...Are there any MAJOR differences between the 1994 and 1997 models? I know the transmissions are different, and that there's a lot of debate on which one is "better"...both have the 1FZE motor...1994 has the Disc brakes but no ABS (AFAIK). The Seatbelts are different, and the dash is different too...but overall performance wise...there's nothing different, correct? I ask because for the past 20+ years I've heard, "If you're going to get one, make sure it's a '97 because that's the best year", which I THINK is more of a preference by the owners I've spoken with.
Thanks in advance,
...And I have an opportunity to purchase another (1994) in super clean and straight and in an unmolested state except for a 2" lift and some front bumper work. Interior is near mint (Blue cloth), sunroof opens, all windows work but a tad slow, NOT triple locked but with the CDL button, near new tires (40K miles left on the warranty) and 15 years or so of maintenance records to include an oil test which came back perfect.
The pics indicate it's prior to air bags, which, ok, that's fine with me...that means I can put in the grab bar at the glove compartment, hahaha.
But here's my question (And YES, I've gone through the "Newbie" guide numerous times)...
For those owners who have both or moved from one to another...Are there any MAJOR differences between the 1994 and 1997 models? I know the transmissions are different, and that there's a lot of debate on which one is "better"...both have the 1FZE motor...1994 has the Disc brakes but no ABS (AFAIK). The Seatbelts are different, and the dash is different too...but overall performance wise...there's nothing different, correct? I ask because for the past 20+ years I've heard, "If you're going to get one, make sure it's a '97 because that's the best year", which I THINK is more of a preference by the owners I've spoken with.
Thanks in advance,
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