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Old 10-12-2015, 11:28 AM   #33 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by hamsterpower View Post
You said it yourself, NY is picky at inspection time. They are not going to like a VX engine in an insight.
Also aluminum does not rust but it still corrodes with salt. I have had numerous aluminum Honda parts crumble on my civics over the years.
Hate to say it but if your goal is to spend the least on gas and repairs- lease a new car.
But if OP's goal is to spend the least overall, I wouldn't recommend leasing a car.
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