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Old 01-29-2011, 08:36 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by IMASA View Post
2007's speed3's seem to be more problematic. Some have issues with smoking turbos. Rear transmission mount bolt could loosen and the motor falls a few inches, however most should have been fixed by the dealership. Some owners of 2008/2009 models report smoking turbos as well. Just google it up and check youtube for vids.

2008.5+ had the piano black interior, which can be a bitch to clean and scratches easily.
Speed6's have the same motor as the Speed3's, therefore the smoking turbo thing applies to both.
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