Not really IMO, but I would personally never buy it, since it’s an artificial limitation only meant to extort buyers for more money, for something that cost them nothing, and I would never reward artificial limitations and such shenanigans.
I’d probably look for some third party hack to unlock it for free instead, or probably buy another brand of car.
That’s a good point, especially at at high mileage it may become an issue.
But I don’t think it’s normally much of an issue, it would be mostly gear and engine that has that extra stress, and AFAIK they are very durable.
I saw a complete tear-down video review of a VW gear and engine, and they are very well made. So I wouldn’t worry about it, especially if you can find one at a reasonable price with reasonable mileage.
Not really IMO, but I would personally never buy it, since it’s an artificial limitation only meant to extort buyers for more money, for something that cost them nothing, and I would never reward artificial limitations and such shenanigans.
I’d probably look for some third party hack to unlock it for free instead, or probably buy another brand of car.
more horse power means more stress - the car will break more. Not only wouldn’t I buy it I’d pay less for a used car if anyone ever paid for it.
That’s a good point, especially at at high mileage it may become an issue.
But I don’t think it’s normally much of an issue, it would be mostly gear and engine that has that extra stress, and AFAIK they are very durable.
I saw a complete tear-down video review of a VW gear and engine, and they are very well made. So I wouldn’t worry about it, especially if you can find one at a reasonable price with reasonable mileage.