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Old 12-04-2008   #14 (Post Link)
purple145
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Re: 164 purchase advice

I think that has been up for a while, so may go for even less. My old 164 was J173TRX a green 2.0, great car. I would agree with all that has been said, just to add my opinion was that the 2.0 8v was a better drive than the 2.0 16v. The earlier car had no cat (cheaper for an old car) and was more responsive with better low down grunt, the 16v had a better top end, but of little use most of the time. The later car had a slightly better looking front end and lights, however the early car's grey bottom half with grooves in still looks great.

Either way its a good time to buy as prices are rock bottom, yet a well chosen car may even go in value.

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