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Old 05-25-2012, 11:14 PM   #5
JamesNoBrakes


 
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The climb up 17 is a monster climb and hard on any auto, especially in the summer. I've always had cars that can climb it with ease, but it's not an easy climb for most. I disagree that you'd "have to get the V6". That's just american ignorance, that every car should be able to cruise at 130mph regardless of the grade. If you can make it up that grade with the 4cyl and keep the speed limit, it shouldn't have any trouble. The only real thing you'd want is a turbo for the 4cyl to harness more power and not waste fuel like the V6.
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