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10 October 2002, 11:18 PM

Paloma

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I have bought a car that has had new pistons at 75k, its a my97 2000 turbo, full scooby service history, and more recipts than you could shake a stick at.
Is this a good sign or a bad one..?. have i bought a stunt drivers car, or one very carefull owners

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10 October 2002, 11:26 PM

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The 97-98 cars had problems with piston slap due to a manufacturing error, so some had pistons replaced under warranty.

It's most probably fine.

Paul