Quote Originally Posted by MeFryRice View Post
It's cool. Based off the information you've mentioned, I'd say ~100-125k miles is when it'd be time to look into replacing it; if it doesn't already. Depending on where the turbo is mounted on those cars, I'd recommend taking off the intake tube to see if there is any shaft play or excessive oil in the compressor.

Have you driven the car yourself?
Drove the car, got "on it" once. It boosts great, according to the owner the S-Line edition has 30more HP(can't really confirm that though) and it didn't seem to have any problems. I was guessing that it'd last till about 120k, then it'd need to be replaced, which would be right around the time he graduates, and I'm sure he'll get a newer car depending on what school gives him a scholarship. Either way we'd still have to replace it, I was looking at prices online and I'm thinking he may just need a V6 to save him from the headache. He likes nice cars but isn't really worried about the 1.8t vs V6. He just wants a nice car to get him places.