Thanks for the replies.
I think a 93 year would be out of my price range. Therefore a utilitarian 89 would be okay for me. But, what year was the first facelift? It is better.
According to this:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=17283&highlight=300E+performance
86-89 had a 3.07 rear axle and 2.89 thereafter. What does this mean to the driving characteristics and which one will have the better fuel economy? 91 and 92 had first gear start but, what did an 89 have?
Ultimately I need to drive some to see how they handle, but I want to stay away from years that are more problematic than others, I don't need auto this and auto that. I think engatwork said something about 89's having fewer emission controls too.
Thanks again