Guest Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 I have conflicting papers identifying the year of my reatta. Does anyone have dash pictures of an 88 and 89 reatta to mail me at bekijja@hotmail.com. I would really appreciate it. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 I don't believe that there are any readily distinguishable exterior changes in the 88 to 89 model years. However there are 5 switches on the 88 and 2 switches directly below the cassette player on the 89. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 Besides the difference in buttons, the 88 has no visible latch for the glove box, the 89 does. The 88 was the only year to have the "3800" logo cast into the intake plenium, other years have it on the fuel rail cover.<P>There are other more subtle differences such as the motor mounts, engine fan sequencing, ECM PROM number, and the brace that goes through the serpentine belt (not on 88) but the logo, switches, and glove box latch are the giveaways.<P>Note also that the VIN is stamped many places on the car and the underhood emission sticker and driver's door stickers also tell a tale. Can also check the VIN using the touchscreen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 19, 2001 Share Posted December 19, 2001 I thought the 88 model had a smaller hood emblem then the 89. Is that correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 19, 2001 Share Posted December 19, 2001 The 1988 does have a smaller hood emblem than the other three years. Seems the steering wheel emblem may be smaller too. The keyless remote was an option on 88's. Suede seats inserts were available on 88's. And the Teves brake master cylinder assembly is slightly different. The 1988 is just enough different to make it interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattaboy Posted December 19, 2001 Share Posted December 19, 2001 Should be able to determine the year from the serial number on the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattaboy Posted December 19, 2001 Share Posted December 19, 2001 1988--10th character is letter J<BR>1989--10th character is letter K<BR>1990--10th character is letter L<BR>1991--10th character is letter M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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