'96 vs. '98 Integra - advice?

I'm shopping for a used Integra, and I've basically narrowed it down to
a couple of choices. They're both LS models - a '98 with 72K, and a
'96 with '74K. Both in very good condition, both with cloth interior,
both on original clutch and timing belt so no advantage there.

Here's my dilemma - I can get the '96 for about $5500, and the '98 for
$6800. Obviously there's some value difference based on the model
year, but is there any significant mechanical or features-based reason
why a '98 with the same miles should be better? Both are clean titles
on the second owner. I don't see any major changes on the specs over
those two years - though unless I'm mistaken I believe the '96 actually
has 15" wheels vs. 14's on the '98.

Which do you guys think is the better deal? Thanks for the advice.

Dan

On 16 Jan 2005 20:03:29 -0800, "Deeg" > wrote:

>Which do you guys think is the better deal?

The one whose seller you can persuade to change the timing belt.
They're both due.