At about 90,000 my car started smoking out of the exhaust. It was horrible and nobody knows anything about foreign motors in KS. I found out my turbo was out replaced it at 96000. This cost about $600. Dealership wanted $1000 for new one. Got after market turbo.
I love my red turbo all wheel drive. My new turbo wants to go 50 when I'm trying to drive 35. Lots of people notice me when I'm out. No real problems besides the turbo so if your car starts smoking its not the heads..
Yeah, I'm also a proud owner of a red TSI Turbo AWD Talon. Yeah, the stock turbo can be mighty expensive if you try to go stock. Aftermarket parts aren't only cheaper, they're better. Well, just thought I'd let you know, that if you haven't replaced your clutch lately, beware. If you have the AWD Turbo Talon, you will be paying a lot. Not mainly for the clutch itself, but if you have to pay someone to put it in, which may I add, you may not want to even try to do it yourself, it comes close to 450 dollars just for someone to put it in. But, I'd have to say that it was worth it. I love the Talon, and yeah, you do have to love the looks you get in it.
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