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Old 02-07-2013, 09:52 AM   #3 (permalink)
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For economy I'd go for the base models of those Toyotas, with the 1ZZFE engine instead. It has VVTi, just without the L (variable valve lift). It doesn't have the "vtec just kicked in!" power at the top, but at low range is a very capable engine.

Most everyone today has some form of variable timing. Ford has TI-vtc, Toyota has VVTI, honda has i-vtec, etc.
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