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Re: VR6 vs. 1.8T

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Subject: Re: VR6 vs. 1.8T
From: "John A. Kilpatrick" <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2002 19:22:25 -0800
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On 10/29/02 4:23 PM, "John Kiekhaefer" <jonnk@execpc.com> wrote:

> How does the 180 hp 1.8T compare in performance with the 180hp VR6 I
> have on my 98 GLX?

Well, I look at it from this standpoint: turbochargers wear out.  How long
will you keep the car?  My 97 VR6 has 100K+ miles on it, and in theory
should go a lot longer.  Turbos do wear out.  Dunno about this engine, but
in theory it's something to consider.

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References:
- VR6 vs. 1.8T
  - From: John Kiekhaefer

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