I test drove a year 2000 20v turbo plus today (thinking of buying), but was not impressed by it at all! didnt feel a turbo kick as claimed by many, felt like a NA engine, plus the clutch was high. is it normal for the clutch to release high? usually a good clutch wud bite and transfer power to gear at relatively low height (before midpoint height). this felt a bit high i.e 3/4 way and was heavy for feet to step.
I am comparing with my 180bhp audi tt. I feel i get more boost power(g force) feel in my audi tt compared to the coupe when accelerating. torque on my audi felt much much better.
What could be the problem? the car has been regularly serviced at Fiat dealer every 10k kms, and the timing belt was changed at 70k kms. The clutch master cylinder was changed recently (approx a year). Owner not sure if teh actual cluch plate was changed together but presumed so. He claims that from day 1 from new, the clutch height was high.
Please help as I am contemplating purchasing this car. these are rare in my country, so i do not have choice of looking at another.
comments/advice appreciated