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Originally Posted by Paul_Heery View Post
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.
Yeah, you said it in that last part: This is not a sports car! I drove the '01 today, and was surprised how much it drove like a minivan. It feels like a much larger car.

It's a little beat up, and the A/C doesn't work; I may try to low-ball this guy on Monday, see if I can pick it up on the cheap.

Thanx!

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