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Originally Posted by pawoSD
Nah, Mitsubishi engines are not that bad....my sister's van has the 3.0 V6 Mitsubishi engine, and it won't die.
Smart cars have a very rigid safety cell, it does not even collapse hitting a wall at 70mph. The violent impact on a person's internal organs causes death in that instance, not being crushed.
The engine in a smart is so small you could probably just lift it out (by hand  ) and lower in a new one if it dies.  |
I have no argument with the quality of the engine, but it gets crap mileage. My Jetta does as well (or better). Why would I sacrifice 2 doors and a trunk with no gain in economy whatsoever? Don't the diesels get close to 70mpg? Now THAT would be worthwhile!
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1992 300D 2.5T
1980 Euro 300D (sadly, sold)
1998 Jetta TDI, 132K "Rudy"
1974 Triumph TR6
1999 Saab 9-5 wagon (wife's)
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