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Old 08-23-2018, 02:16 PM   #213
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I've noticed this myself. The hysteria people build up in forums or Facebook groups around certain models of cars and the issues they have often turns into a monster. I try to take these kinds of things into consideration, as the stories exist for a reason. But I also take it all with a grain of salt.
I spent much of my time driving DSM/Mitsubishis fearing the dreaded crankwalk only to eventually get legit data that it occurred on about 1.5% of the cars unless poorly modded and then it hit a whopping 5%. The internet made it seem like it was more like 99%.


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