an 88 would be an s12 200sx (even if it has the 3 liter vg30e v6 in it)
I think the s12 is a very overlooked car, but my fiance forbid me to buy one.
Back to the topic, I like the 91-93 hatch the best, even though I own a 98. I feel Nissan was having financial trouble by then and started to cheap out on interiors. (no leather wrapped steering wheel? wtf?)
I would love to have a black s13 with the 180sx body work and tail lights. A very sexy car. Plus I grew up in the 80's so I like flip-up lights

Besides, you can loads lots of crap into a hatchback!