Thread: sl or vr4??
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Old 08-13-2004, 05:45 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Default Re: sl or vr4??

There is no room for debate, so don't kid yourself... the tt models were never as reliable as N/A models even though the difference may not be that much. Ask any tt owner on this board. Quit trying to tell the guy the N/A's are less reliable; if anything, it's the opposite. Yes, there are tt's that last a long time but not the majority. They weren't exactly designed to be reliable, just fast, etc. This is the ONLY reason I have held off getting a vr4. It's hit or miss, and I'm not going to take a chance (since I have only one car). Well, I take that back, they MAY have been reliable when first made, but you won't ever be able to buy one brand new now and the reliability highly depends on previous ownership. So, be careful if you get a vr4, make sure 60k and/or 120k were done, make sure the transfer case was taken care of, etc. Like I said, I'd get a vr4 in an instant if I could rest assured that they are not going to break on me. Now, to answer your question, the N/A models are still a little quicker than your average car, but aren't anywhere near tt models in terms of power. If you want to run with the big boys you have to get a vr4. If on the other hand you just like the looks and comfort of the car, get the SL or base model. Either way, you're still riding in style.
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