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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 04:45 PM
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is it good to buy a 2006 wrx?

i heard that its bad b/c it has a turbo, so is it? i am not good with cars but im thinking about buying a wrx and a rsx-s
Old Apr 4, 2006 | 04:52 PM
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Whats wrong with a turbo?
Old Apr 4, 2006 | 05:10 PM
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heard that it ages the engine more faster
Old Apr 4, 2006 | 05:11 PM
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are there any good or bad thing having a turbo?
Old Apr 4, 2006 | 05:25 PM
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Well if you don't like power and the sound of the turbo spooling then yes

But seriously, no it dosen't, there are guys on here who have 100k miles or more!! and still running strong. Thats just a mith, you might be confused with " nossss". It kills and is not a good thing for the daily driver type.

Once you go boxer you never go back.
Old Apr 4, 2006 | 05:26 PM
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That applys to your second post or question, If there was any confusion.
Old Apr 5, 2006 | 04:32 AM
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so, turbo could be a driven everyday? without nothing happens to it?
Old Apr 5, 2006 | 08:59 AM
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yeah, they are fine. If you are really worried, just let them cool down for about a minute or so before shutting the engine off after a hard drive.
Old Apr 5, 2006 | 10:06 AM
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welcome to the technology of 1980's

turbos are fine man
Old Apr 6, 2006 | 11:01 AM
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more power per gallon of gas..230hp + 27mpg highway..

Theres a turbo in every semi truck... those are 1,000,000mile vehicles.

there's nothing wrong with more efficent power.
Old Apr 6, 2006 | 12:54 PM
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oh ok thanks
Old Apr 6, 2006 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by chaos
i heard that its bad b/c it has a turbo, so is it? i am not good with cars but im thinking about buying a wrx and a rsx-s

Yes son it is good....very good.
Old Apr 6, 2006 | 06:48 PM
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so, would the wrx have a higher insurance and which would yall choose? the rsx type s or wrx?
Old Apr 6, 2006 | 07:32 PM
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You'll have to ask your insurance company that. Call them and get a quote for both. They'll happily do it. I think it's lower on the wagon . The wrx might be lower since it is 4 door and the rsx is a coupe.
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