Which cars are better? 1992-1995 SSEI or 2000-2003 SSEI
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92-95 for sure. I have been in a 00+ quite a few times, and the interior quality just doesn't compare to my '92s interior quality. As for exterior looks, the 92-95 as well. The body is very stylish, curved in all the right places, and the front end is just downright sexy. Handling I am not sure of, I haven't driven a 00+, so I don't know on that.
92-95 gets my vote. 00+ just doesn't cut it for me, no appeal to me whatsoever.
92-95 gets my vote. 00+ just doesn't cut it for me, no appeal to me whatsoever.
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Does anyone know if either one has more problems or which more is more reliable?
Wouldnt the newer one have less problems and more reliable
Wouldnt the newer one have less problems and more reliable
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You will get biased opinions on this part. I would say that the 92-95s are more reliable. I haven't had any electrical problems except my oil gauge, and that'* a simple problem. Other than that, I haven't had any major problems. My current work I am doing is my choice.
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I haven't driven the 00 yet (other than home) but a 00+ with all new aftermarket window regulators, an updated intermediate shaft, and water leaks fixed I'd say 00+.
But then compare those probs to the common 92-99 problems that are not common to 00+ and you will find they are...... Alternator on 92-95, power antenna'* 92-99, and that is about it. Much cheaper and easier to own, but then again, changing water pumps and belts on a 00+ is a LOT easier.
But then compare those probs to the common 92-99 problems that are not common to 00+ and you will find they are...... Alternator on 92-95, power antenna'* 92-99, and that is about it. Much cheaper and easier to own, but then again, changing water pumps and belts on a 00+ is a LOT easier.
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Belt'* are ZERO issue on the 92-95 L67'*. It'* only the 96-99 that have that issue.
Water pumps last well over 100k, so I wouldn't call that a reliability issue.
Water pumps last well over 100k, so I wouldn't call that a reliability issue.
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I know about those just had mine replaced along with some other useless parts that didnt need to be replaced cost me $400 then just to fiond out that the engine was shot
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Having owned an 89 SSE, currently own a 94 SSEi and a 2000 SSEi, my favorite of the bunch in overall driving, speed, and comfort is my 2000. This from someone who has drivin over 300,000 miles between all 3 vehicles.