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One of the two I'm looking at has the 6 cylinder engine; do you know if these have head-gasket issues as well?

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The 6 cylinder engine is a completely different animal. It is a very solid platform. It does not have the history of head gasket problems that plagued the 4 cylinder engines. It also uses a timing chain, not a belt. So, you really don't need to worry about replacement.

The engine gives you more horsepower and noticeable pep than the 4cyl (212 v 165). But, it is still not a sports car.
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