Hello to all!

I'm days away from making a purchase on a 1989 245. It has been well cared for by the owner of the last five years. I see Mann filters, Bougicord (new) ignition wires, and the owner just had the A/C compressor replaced. He states that all the shocks and struts have been replaced and there is a set of nice looking, all matching radials tires at all four points. The odometer reads 113K and the speedometer works as well as the odometer. Is the 89 prone to the odometer gear deterioration problem? What about the wiring harness? This one appears intact, however, I do notice one wire has been cut from the harness and spliced with some kind of little nylon device. At what year do the deteriorating harnesses end? But most importantly, is the 89 generally more susceptible to mechanical and electrical problems than the 90 and up? I want to know this as I'm giving up a 1990 wagon with 166K on it (maroon) to purchase the 89 (white) with 113K. I don't particularly care for the maroon as the car stays much warmer here in Florida than the white cars. The owner is asking $2,500 for the wagon. No tears in seats, well preserved all around, no body damage or history of accidents, and I think I can get $2,500 for the maroon one when I go to sell her soon. Thanks for any input. I just want to make sure that I'm not giving up a particularly dependable car 1990, for one that will make me regret my decision (1989). Someone here noted that most of the no start, hard to start, sudden death, run rich, run lean problems all seem to revolve around the 89. I actually thought this was a particularly good year, but what do I know.


Thanks to all who respond.

JBeechcraft