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could be good :-)
Posted by derf (more from derf) on Sun, 1 May 2011 10:29:35
In Reply to: Re: About to buy a 1998 CSE to replace my 1990 CD, Mr. Bubble, Sun, 1 May 2011 07:51:22
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Last of the series. I like my 97:-) It is less prone to mechanical oddities than the earlier models.
Also IMO not a pretty as the earlier cars.
The 2.3 engines got saddled with looonger gears (axle ratio basically) which was better for hi way mileages but did remove some of the responsiveness of the 2 litre cars. Win some.. lose some.
All engines are the same mechanically, expect 2.3 Aeros had a larger turbo which makes NO real world difference until it's tuned past 260hp.
Real differences are in the software, which you can DIY reflash.. surprisingly easily, for free .. should you care to (IMO it's desirable as it sets boost onset to taper in, much easier on the trans, despite notable perf improvements.. but that's digression, at this point.)
Car 'should' look/drive/feel like it's only a couple of years old in everything about it. Mileage is genuinely important too :-)
G'luck
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