Well this is generating some healthy debate... but let's please keep it friendly guys!
Darryl, I am afraid I have to agree with Mark right now.
I recently got a (very nice) 2.3 CS Carlsson.
DAMN it is seriously quick!
In a straight line the acceleration (once out of first!) is immense. For overtaking this car is awesome.
Alas, round twisties a manual MV6 will out handle it easily. I am in the fortunate position of having both outside to directly compare.
However, in a few months, once I have replaced all the shocks and springs and uprated the ARB bushes it may be rather different!
It has to be said though, the Aero has the best seats in a car I have ever come across.
rhydv6. No turbocharged cars are not unreliable at all.
It is down to the engine design (was it designed with turbocharging in mind, or bolted on later in production) and proper maintenance.
Saab for instance, have been making turbocharged cars for a long time and the engines are generally very reliable if you maintain them properly. The mileage they attain is testament to that fact.
Actually with Saabs, turbo problems are well down the list of things to go wrong...
Allow me to add up to your turbo reliability valid comment a few things for general education. A turbocharger is only prone to failure at high altitudes where the impeller speed exceeds its limitations due to low air density, it is prone to damage when the air filter is not filtering well, and finally if you don't let it cool down after a long drive, carbon formation can damage the bearings. So if you prevent these things from happening there is no reason why the turbocharger should not outlast the car itself.