GTIBOY05 said:The first year of the spec-v was in 2002.
HK's said:As your friend if the original owner or the dealer chnged his short block? Around 10k pre-cat would disintegrate and bits and pieces ended up within causing a complete loss of oil..hence engine issues. Most of the re-calls should have been done on it by now. 185 ponies under the hood with incredible torque steer. For more info see the NPClub boys www.npclub.com
PS As with all first gens a couple of issues