>In a message dated 8/23/01 2:00:12 AM, alizar@MOSQUITONET.COM writes:
>
><< the Golf . . .
> . . .  has 0 miles on it, while a Sub is coming from a wrecked
>Legacy with probably 100K on it.  I just can't decide which is better >>
>
>Greg,
>
>Since I have spent what seems like the better part of my life screwing around
>with 4 used Vanagons, all I can say is that a new I4 is probably 100K better.
>
>Rich

The EJ-series Subaru engine has a hugely good reputation for not wearing
out or breaking. So ignoring its smoothness and power advantages, a used
one is probably 100k better than a new VW I-4...

Andrew Grebneff
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