Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2002 21:36:03 -0600 From: "Charles Stoyer" <cstoyernopsamrpex.com> Subject: Re: 85 vs 86 900T (USA)?
We have both. 85 had trouble with wiring insulation and we got bit there. Wire going to distributor (hall effect 3-pin plug) shorted where it goes under the thermostat or something like that). Brakes are different. There are several other differences. Performance is similar. Sometimes the wire harness to the computer must be replaced in the 85's, I have heard. Mostly they are very similar but given a choice, I would go with the 86 unless the 85 is a particularly good deal. BTW, our 85 has about 180k while 86 has 222k miles. Charles. Lance Morgan <alancemornopsamo.com> wrote in message news:2a52f3e9.0210211847.2bf53dfcnopsaming.google.com... > I'm looking to get back into a 5 spd 900 turbo 3dr hatch - briefly had > a 86 900T ~10 years ago (sold due to frequent relocations to remote > areas). > > Have recently located a nice 85 900T. > > What differences were there between the model years (USA)? > > I've seen a couple of refs that the 86 has drilled front brake rotors, > while the 85's are solid. > > Is there a difference in the trannies (I recall my 86 shifting into > 1st easier vs a friend's 85 - and thought I read something about an > minor improvement/change)? > > Engine valves? > > Intercoolers? > > > Thank you, > Lance
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