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Old 11-19-2003, 12:41 AM
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What turbo-specific hassle is there, besides making sure you let the engine idle for a couple of minutes to cool the turbo down?

I've never driven a n/a 300D, but I love my turbo!! It'll outrun a '00 Honda Civic (not that I regularly race, but still), and I can maintain her myself.
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