If you go with a 1st gen, go with a 92-96 to get the Magnum engine (some call this gen 1.5). They are a bit easier to work on them than the 2nd generation ones and these 1st gen ones seem to have more robust ball joints and suspension bushings than the 2nd gen.
But overall, I like the 2nd gen much better. I've had four first gens (87, 88 and 2-89s), two gen 1.5s (93 and 94) and four 2nd gens (3-99s and 00). I'm a sucker for the 2nd gen styling.
But overall, I like the 2nd gen much better. I've had four first gens (87, 88 and 2-89s), two gen 1.5s (93 and 94) and four 2nd gens (3-99s and 00). I'm a sucker for the 2nd gen styling.
