On Sat, 19 Oct 2002, Stan Wilder wrote:

> A supercharged, Turbo charged, blown gasoline engine is a transient thing
> ............... they don't last that long in automobiles.
> This possibly has something to do with the idiots that abuse them.

I think this is the key.   I know some 80s vintage turbocharged gas cars
that are still running, but they're invariably owned by mechanics or very
careful drivers.

I've also seen a lot of classified ads along the lines of,
"1991 Saab 900 Turbo, 140,000 miles, bad turbo.  $400 OBO."

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