I’ve cleaned my MAF with commercial cleaner made exclusively for this task in a spray can. Can’t recall manufacturer, but sold at AutoZone. Super easy to do!
Love my '89 - never had the pleasure of owning or comparing with an '88. That said, my view is that the differences cited above don't appear to be a major factor in choosing between an '88 or an '89. My thought is as you've pointed out - take the model with the decent mileage if all else seems OK.
I'm going to do it. If I get time I'm going to apply for the card with the Reatta photo on it today. I think it takes a couple of weeks to receive the card. I hope it looks as good when I get it as it does in the preview I posted earlier.
Don't get me started...I have Reatta t-shirts, sweat shirt, hats, cuff links, pins, pens, badges, every service and owners manuals "known-to-man", coffee cups, beer glasses, etc, etc. But, I don't have a picture of my Reatta on a credit card...just might have to look into that...go for it, Ronnie.