Help me w/reasons to upgrade from 96 to 98-00
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Help me w/reasons to upgrade from 96 to 98-00
I'm considering upgrading my 96 LS400 to a 98-00 model. I was hoping some members can give me the pros and cons if any to help boost me up to take the plunge.
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I think you guys just set my thinking in a different direction with the LS430. I'm going to look a little deeper. And with such an upgrade I may be able to put a little extra cash for a bigger upgrade.
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post m/c UCF20 is a fairly different car to drive from a 95-97. def. worth the upgrade price and if u know where to sell/buy, shouldnt cost you much.
UCF30 LS430s START around 22k for a car with decent mileage and full service history. And they dont look as nice as the 98-00's.
UCF30 LS430s START around 22k for a car with decent mileage and full service history. And they dont look as nice as the 98-00's.
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Yes but the interior is 99% the same and the body is 95% the same, the suspension is the same, etc. It's a very similar car. Not to mention the fact that you may be inheriting someone else's problems.
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post m/c UCF20 is a fairly different car to drive from a 95-97. def. worth the upgrade price and if u know where to sell/buy, shouldnt cost you much.
UCF30 LS430s START around 22k for a car with decent mileage and full service history. And they dont look as nice as the 98-00's.
UCF30 LS430s START around 22k for a car with decent mileage and full service history. And they dont look as nice as the 98-00's.
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Here ya go, these are all the things i wish i had in my 96 that i know a 98-00 "can" have if you get the right options:
1) All windows are "auto" down
2) 290hp vs 260hp
3) 5 speed vs 4 speed tranny
4) Navigation
5) HID lights
6) Woodgrain steering wheel / shifter
7) Trip computer
8) Ability for C-Best settings
Those are the all the ones i can think of and to be honest, i wish i had EVERY ONE (cept maybe number 8) but i didn't want to spend the extra cash. Maybe i'll upgrade in a few years. Right now i have 96 and i love it.
1) All windows are "auto" down
2) 290hp vs 260hp
3) 5 speed vs 4 speed tranny
4) Navigation
5) HID lights
6) Woodgrain steering wheel / shifter
7) Trip computer
8) Ability for C-Best settings
Those are the all the ones i can think of and to be honest, i wish i had EVERY ONE (cept maybe number 8) but i didn't want to spend the extra cash. Maybe i'll upgrade in a few years. Right now i have 96 and i love it.
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Here ya go, these are all the things i wish i had in my 96 that i know a 98-00 "can" have if you get the right options:
1) All windows are "auto" down
2) 290hp vs 260hp
3) 5 speed vs 4 speed tranny
4) Navigation
5) HID lights
6) Woodgrain steering wheel / shifter
7) Trip computer
8) Ability for C-Best settings
Those are the all the ones i can think of and to be honest, i wish i had EVERY ONE (cept maybe number 8) but i didn't want to spend the extra cash. Maybe i'll upgrade in a few years. Right now i have 96 and i love it.
1) All windows are "auto" down
2) 290hp vs 260hp
3) 5 speed vs 4 speed tranny
4) Navigation
5) HID lights
6) Woodgrain steering wheel / shifter
7) Trip computer
8) Ability for C-Best settings
Those are the all the ones i can think of and to be honest, i wish i had EVERY ONE (cept maybe number 8) but i didn't want to spend the extra cash. Maybe i'll upgrade in a few years. Right now i have 96 and i love it.
Thanks for the list, that's what I was hoping for, a comparison of benefits. 1-7 are all big pluses for me. What is #8 "C-Best" settings?
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Here ya go, these are all the things i wish i had in my 96 that i know a 98-00 "can" have if you get the right options:
1) All windows are "auto" down
2) 290hp vs 260hp
3) 5 speed vs 4 speed tranny
4) Navigation
5) HID lights
6) Woodgrain steering wheel / shifter
7) Trip computer
8) Ability for C-Best settings
Those are the all the ones i can think of and to be honest, i wish i had EVERY ONE (cept maybe number 8) but i didn't want to spend the extra cash. Maybe i'll upgrade in a few years. Right now i have 96 and i love it.
1) All windows are "auto" down
2) 290hp vs 260hp
3) 5 speed vs 4 speed tranny
4) Navigation
5) HID lights
6) Woodgrain steering wheel / shifter
7) Trip computer
8) Ability for C-Best settings
Those are the all the ones i can think of and to be honest, i wish i had EVERY ONE (cept maybe number 8) but i didn't want to spend the extra cash. Maybe i'll upgrade in a few years. Right now i have 96 and i love it.
wood/leather steering wheel and shift ****, along with the HID all became standard for '99.