Soldato
You have to remember these were high powered for their time. 250+ BHP in 1993. It's taken 20+ years for that kind of power to become normal for a 4 banger. Mine has been reliable for the 7 years that I have had it. Things that have let it down are perishable items due to age more than anything. Ceramic turbos were never a great idea though!
Oh yeah, I totally agree. The turbo was fantastic when it worked and as you say, you expect these things with an older, higher powered car. It’s just funny that the most reliable car and least reliable car I’ve ever owned were both MR2s.