>In a message dated 8/23/01 2:00:12 AM, alizar@MOSQUITONET.COM writes: > ><< the Golf . . . > . . . has 0 miles on it, while a Sub is coming from a wrecked >Legacy with probably 100K on it. I just can't decide which is better >> > >Greg, > >Since I have spent what seems like the better part of my life screwing around >with 4 used Vanagons, all I can say is that a new I4 is probably 100K better. > >Rich
The EJ-series Subaru engine has a hugely good reputation for not wearing out or breaking. So ignoring its smoothness and power advantages, a used one is probably 100k better than a new VW I-4...
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