I've had both too, and the turbo is great fun to drive. I think you've got the answer with your 900s. Performance should be very similar. Fortunately, you are looking at a 5spd, which gives you more power, and control over that power.

Compared to the turbo, the non feels underpowered. Compared to other 4cyl cars, it feels fine! I liked the performance of my non turbo. You need to give yourself a bit more time merging into traffic, and more time to pass on a two lane. At hwy speeds, no difference. 90% of your driving no difference. Knowing what you could have, you decide the difference. For me it was a couple of tickets in the first year after switching over to turbo. It's just sooo easy to get going fast...

If I were in your place, I would be giving this car some VERY serious consideration. Sounds like a good car at a good price. You may even be able to dicker. Also likely that it has not been beaten, which means that the clutch will last longer, and other components too. Also a bit less to go wrong with the car with no turbo, bpc, etc. Also, I think leather is way overrated. The cloth feels warmer in the winter, cooler in summer, and is pretty durable, I think.

This is a great car. In the turbo version, a lot zippier. If you are doing a lot of hwy driving, it is a good choice. I also think you may pick up a mpg or two, which means 32+ on the hwy!

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• 9000 2.3 NA vs. 2.3 turbo.... how do they compare?, Tim B., Tue, 30 Apr 2002 19:28:45
  • I had a 91 9k non-turbo and a turbo at the same time, No Snaab, Thu, 2 May 2002 21:54:18
  • Re: 9000 2.3 NA vs. 2.3 turbo.... how do they compare?, Scott Daggert, Wed, 1 May 2002 18:50:19
  • Depends..., EricG, Wed, 1 May 2002 14:40:42 <-- Viewing This Message
  • Good Question, Robert Kaplan, Wed, 1 May 2002 06:34:24
  • Not even close, z, Tue, 30 Apr 2002 22:34:10

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