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When is Spectra getting World engine?

3 messages,  Last post on Apr 13, 2008 at 8:46 PM

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When is Spectra getting World engine? by hal9001
Apr 04, 2008 (2:57 pm)
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I was at a KIA dealer the other day looking at a Spectra5 and was disappointed to see a plastic timing cover which means it has a timing belt which means it is the older cast iron engine (correct me if I'm wrong here). I'm not in need of a car right now, but I like to play the "what would I buy if something seriously bad happened to my car today" game. My current ride is a Pontiac Vibe and the Spectra5 seems very similar. I think the Optima may already have the new 2.4 (all aluminum with timing chain) engine. Anyone know when Spectras are getting the 2.0 version????
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Re: When is Spectra getting World engine? [hal9001] by jcj8008
Apr 13, 2008 (8:02 pm)
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Replying to: hal9001 (Apr 04, 2008 2:57 pm)

They already did back in 2004.5. The Beta II engine will outrun the Vibe.
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Re: When is Spectra getting World engine? [jcj8008] by hal9001
Apr 13, 2008 (8:46 pm)
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Replying to: jcj8008 (Apr 13, 2008 8:02 pm)

But I clearly saw a plastic timing belt cover, and the world engines all have timing chains which use cast aluminum covers (I was a mechanic for 15 years,so I know what I'm talking about here)

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