What year is this?

[fmansfield444]

I may go have a look at this tomorrow, I was looking for a 98-02, but these 95-97 townies are growing on me. Anyway, I like this one but I'm not too sure of the year from the pics. I see a trunk lock cover and I'm pretty sure 97's don't have that so I'm pretty sure it's a 95 or 96.



It's got 145k, no vinyl top and it looks clean, but the only thing I don't like is that its only an executive, but I can live with that. Still has some options like the digi dash and steering wheel temp controls.

Also i'm probably wrong, but I think 95's have 2 reverse light bars like the 90-94 but I'm not sure.

Sorry the pics are kinda small, but you can click on them

Thanks!

[L1011tristar17]

Hard to tell about the year, but you're probably right about it being a 95 or 96. I think they started using those craptastic intake manifolds in 1996.

[jaywish]

I was always partial to the slicktop tc's of that era. I am no expert but I thought those flat rims were early 90's. ?

[79lincolnlover]

I am no expert but I thought those flat rims were early 90's. ?

Yes. I have a set on my MK VI.

[tjc78]

Pretty sure its a 95. You were still able to get those wheels from the 90-94 models. You are correct its not a 97 because of the trunk lock cover

[marquisman]

1995-1996. Can only tell from the trunk lock cover. Also, those wheels were available on '97s too.

[SVT98t]

A pic of the engine will solve the 95-96 dilema.
95s have the all aluminum craptastic intake manifolds.
The 96s have the newer Zytel "plastic" intake manifolds. They're actually nylon, but, whatever.

-ryan s.

[fmansfield444]

Alright I'm looking at it now. It's a 95 and its actually a signature series. It's pretty clean, has 1 half inch rust bubble on rear passenger wheel well.

Only problem is it has a miss to it but I can see that the passenger coil connector is cracked and probable needs some lugs and wires.

Price is 1600 what do you guys think? Other than the miss I like it.

[marquisman]

What you need to ask this, since its a '95. Does it smoke out from the tail pipe? Let it idle for a while, shut it off and fire it back up again. If it smokes, I dont think its worth it. Just cause, its got rust and a miss and such.

[sly]

92-95 were known for the bad valve seals. they WILL burn oil. Hold out for a 96/97 with the intake already replaced (you'll see a metal cross over behind the alternator)

[fmansfield444]

Yeah I think I'll wait. I did notice a small hint of smoke after restarting it, and I really don't feel like doing rust repair on a car I just bought.

Thanks for the input I didn't know the earlier ones had bad valve seals.

Out of a 96 and 97 what are some differences other than the trunk lock?

[johnunit]

You can pay to buy a car that doesn't have rust, or pay to repair rust on a car that has one. Guess which one is cheaper and simpler.

[miamibob]

92-95 were known for the bad valve seals. they WILL burn oil. Hold out for a 96/97 with the intake already replaced (you'll see a metal cross over behind the alternator)

Was/am lucky. My Dad's 93 GM (since totaled) and my current '95 haven't had "oil issues". Am aware of the problems, though....

[marquisman]

All three years are pretty much the same body. "97 seem to be anodd year though. A '97 wont have the illuminated rear reflector panel and no wood strip on the steering wheel. There are some other little things also that I cant remember. But, I belive the '97 has the xenon headlight bulbs or something. And I agree, wait. Something will pop up. There are a few nice ones on autotrader and carsforsale.com. Im looking at a '97 cartier myself. Main requirement? It be rust free.

[fmansfield444]

This was a signature but it had velour seats which I thought was kinda weird.

I've read that they cut some options out of the 97 but if its just a lock cover, reflector and steering wheel trim that doesn't sway me from them.

I'm with you, I just don't want it to have rust, and it needs to drive. I'm fine with it needing a little work though.