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Considering a 2003 Linear 2.3t Auto... Posted by Larry West [Email] (#1140) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Larry West) on Sun, 5 Jul 2009 18:12:56 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
Back in May, my very nice 2002 Arc (3.0t) sedan with 96k got totaled by an inattentive driver. I'm pondering replacements. Ideally, this would be another 2002 or 2003 Arc (I like the V6...), but they're on the rare side, and a little pricy for me at this time.
I've got lines on two cars: a 2000 SE with V6, Auto & 121k, and a 2003 Linear 2.3t Auto with 95k. Both for about the same price.
I don't know yet if the SE has had it's 120k TB service yet, so that's definitely something to consider.
Anyway, what I"m really interested in is owner's experiences with the 2.3t (185 HP) with the 5-speed Sentronic Auto. Power, fuel economy, handling, etc. Does this motor run well on regular?
I'm kinda leaning toward the Linear, it being newer, lower mileage, and potentially less recurring maintenance costs (no scheduled TB replacement). I love the V6, though, and would be more than happy to have another.
Thanks,
_______________________________________ Current: 2002 9-5 Aero Kombi Cosmic Blue 2000 9-5 SE sedan, Imola Red 1990 900S Rose Quartz, Auto Past: 1999 9-5 LPT Combi 1999 9-5 LPT sedan 2002 9-5 Arc 1990 900 5-speed 1986 900 turbo Convertible 1991 9000 turbo 1980 99 GLi 1986 900 turbo 1986 900 S 1991 900 turbo 1984 900 turbo 1976 99 GL
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