To turbo or not to turbo...

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Hostile

Discussion Starter · Nov 28, 2001

My wife and I are looking at a new '02 Jetta and she's letting me pick the engine (she gets cold weather package and color).
Thinking in the long term what kind of maintenance am I looking at if I go with the 1.8t considering it has a turbo, as opposed to VR6? Is there anything I should know before we buy?
Thanks in advance.

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Hostile

Discussion Starter · #2 · Nov 29, 2001

Re: To turbo or not to turbo... (idburns)

Wow... A relatively simple question and I can't get 1 reply... Thanks a lot...

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Asperi

· #3 · Nov 29, 2001

Re: To turbo or not to turbo... (idburns)

Well if you are planning on modifying the Engine.... go for the 1.8T, a lot of potential.. Easy to modify.
if your planning on keeping the car for long term efficiency the VR6 is the way to go... smooth powerplant, gobs of torque.. And if u turbo the VR6.. then u will unleash a monster!!

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Mud_Shui_Ah

· #4 · Nov 29, 2001

Re: To turbo or not to turbo... (GTI628V)

just get a 1.8T. It's practical because it safes more gas then VR6, cheaper to mod, and it's also lighter.

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Asperi

· #5 · Nov 29, 2001

Re: To turbo or not to turbo... (GTI628V)

theres nothing really big with the powerplants.. maintenance is pretty much the same... itll be covered under warranty anyways for first three years... These car have minor problems such as window regulators which will be replaced under warranty... everything mustve been corrected by nw for the 02'

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Hostile

Discussion Starter · #6 · Nov 29, 2001

Re: To turbo or not to turbo... (GTI628V)

Cool, thanks for the info guys.
Cheers

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billgti

· #7 · Nov 29, 2001

Re: To turbo or not to turbo... (idburns)

vr6 not really worth the extra price (now atleast) imho.
if u can wait, get get 201hp vr6, that should kick ass.

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