I only ask this because I was looking at a prior post that said "you should stay away from 99" so which of the fourths gen should i be lookin at as i am trying to buy one soon

 

98!!! =D

 

96! lol

 

97/98 are probably the most popular.

99 went to a chipped key fob and I think different emissions stuff? There's some goofy differences in 99.

95/96 just aren't as aggressively styled as the later 4th gens. The big round front grille, and indented trunk lid look weird compared to the more attractive 97-99s.

 

I think It really depends on what you like. The 95/96 models are lighter and they don't have the emission cannisters like the 99 or the cali spec model maxs have. The 97/99 have the front grille and the trunk upgraded and the 99 have the immobilizer issue and the coil pack Issue and the EVAP system and the 99's have the SE-L edition with some more bells and whistle then the other maxs from the previous years. I have a 99 also and that has yest gave me any kinds off probelms that I have listed (knock on wood)

 

The way it seemed in the other thread was like 99's should never had been made so basically I understand with buying a used car and plus with the age I expect problems but if I can avoid any extra headaches i would like to

 

96!! throw a lip on it and u get a wayyy aggressive front end

 

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If the coil pack goes bad just get It replaced and once It's has gone bad it should not go bad again. I am more worried about the immobilizers than anything else because I have heard cases of the immobilzers going bad and they have to get them replaced and get them re programmed. I know I not yet seen any of these to go bad on me yet. (knock on wood)

 

There are fed and cali spec 99s. The cali spec have a cat in one of the headers which is a bigger pita to swap than the y pipe in the other years.

99s have the coils issue which is fixed with new coils and the potential for the immobilizer issue. They are still much more reliable than most cars on the road.

Get the most mechanically sound example regardless of year. Body style and options are just personal preference.

 

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exactly^^^...i have a 99 and have had no issue of what is spread around on the org.

 

Agreed!

 

'95 !!! But then again, a '97 seem slight better, with the fogs.

 

I personally prefer the 97 Se. Mine didn't have leather or heated seats but it had everything else and it never burned a drop of oil in the 148k miles I owned it. You also may be able to get a high mileage 5th Gen for say around $4k or 5k dollars.

 

You should get a 97 or 98 in my opinion they have probably the best looking front end or any cheap and affordable car

But if we were talking about dream cars, the Acura TL would be my top, then comes the new Nissan Altima

Don't hurt me!!!!!!

 

'95-'96 FTMFW!

 

yessir!!

 

 

well, with these comments
seems like u need to get the 95-96

 

For having a 96 and a 97, I would have to say I like the 97 better. It does help that it is a 5spd, but I'm trying not to be biased. But I must say I like the styling of the 97 better.

 

^^i agree
i have a 96 but i did the 97-99 headlights, grille, and rear end.
but i said 96 because i own one

 

Maybe I'm crazy, but personally I like the '95-96 grille better, but the '97-99 bumper better...

 

I have a 97 and I love it. My mom had a 95 back in the days and it was nice too, but the 97+ have nicer options. Mine has heated seats and mirrors and all the goodies.

 

You'll definitely get unbiased opinions in this thrad. Nobody will vote for the car that they currently own. Definitely not.

 

True, but everyone here knows that 97+ are much nicer in features and looks...

 

96 with david l's and 97 front conversion....

 

If you're only looking at 4th gens, I'd consider the 1995-1999 range.

 

Either 97 or 98.

 

i dig my white 99.

 

lol, i knew i would see this before i hit the bottom of the page.

i would drive a bunch of them and then you can make an informed decision based on your budget, the cars service record, condition, mileage and your own personal styling tastes.

 

go for the 1998 man!!!!!!

 

i have nothing to say except you'll be dissapointed with anything else but a 95 gle bm1 blue like this one......

 

95-96 Parts are cheaper, just try shopping for a SP2 or a lip kit.

 

97!!!!!

 

94+2

 

Have only owned one 4th Gen '98 with 288,000 kms on it and never had a problem. Maybe the most reliable car ever made.

 

well ive owned a 95 and a 99 and i noticed no huge differences reliability wise... Ill just tell you now i am VERY pleased with my 99... i dont know why you would stay away from one... a good reference to use for comparisons like this is consumer reports

 

97 or 98 pearl white

97-99 has a more aggressive front and rear end than 95-96
97-98 has less mechanical issues than the 99
so that leaves you with a 97 or 98
and arctic white pearl (QN0) is the best color

not biased

 

 

I do love my '95....but i think i would like a '97 as well

 

i have a 96...

theyre all the same essentially
altho i think 95-96 should be a little cheaper
i would not care about year if you find a good deal because the differences are negligible
but i think the 97-99 looks a bit more updated in and out