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I think the 88s-89s offered more features with the CRT and that incredible 1/4 tank fuel gauge feature. That being said, I just sold my 88 and I have two 90s. A vert and a parts car coupe. My first 88, I had to replace both the CRT and the IPC. I think the 88s-89s offered more unique options with the CRT that the 90-91 didn’t get like setting reminders and the calendar option. Speed sensor and mpg. I love the 90-91s but when you sit down, it’s a totally different feeling looking at the round dash versus the square dash. Dave McIntosh this summer at the BCA meet said he preferred the rounder dash of the 90-91s as he thought it fit better with the curvy nature of the car. I get that but I love the boxy square design of the 88-89s. I think it was so unique and special. I might end up trading my 90 vert for a good condition 88 or 89 as I adore those models.

At this point I am going to remove the balancer and shield to see what's going on. It is definitely from the area of the balancer or behind it. The file when downloaded to my computer is a .mov and I can't find any way to convert so I guess it isn't worth the hassle.

OTOH the CRT tells you more and was just a standard Heath-Zenith CRT, nothing unusual Buick just bought them from a vendor. And on the gripping hand, the Inet has many articles on converting a MDA (monochrome display adapter) to a modern LCD.

I do it all myself. Wash, wax and keep it clean. I put leather cleaner/conditioner on the seats and protectant on the dash and other plastic parts. I've never tried to detail it to show quality. It's not a low mileage, show quality car. I drive it several times a week in good weather. I would rather be driving than sitting in a lawn chair behind it at a car show.