Originally Posted by
mirrortints Why only the 99?
Plenty of reasons including:
1) still the non-RR engine and easier to get replacement engine IMHO
2) NON-RR so not known to have the same MAF issues
3) ECU is not yet 32 bit so ultimately easier to mod (IE turbo or VE)
4) doesn't have the double Cats (not as starved for power) easier on emissions test, cheaper to replace O2 sensors/cats, etc.
5) The 99 is the only year with the nice sport cloth interior option on the touring that was also available without a sunroof (so maybe I should have clarified that I would only want a 99 touring 5spd cloth w/no sun roof!)
6) We have parted out a 99 so we have lots of specific to 99 parts now (99 is pretty unique on connectors, etc.)
7) We have seen 5 or 6 99s now in yards but have yet to see a newer 00+