Who needs a V6 when you can have a TURBO 4? In my own opinion I think that a turbocharged motor just has a higher fun factor than a V6.
For example take the GenII Eclipse vs. GenIII Eclipse. GenII had a 210hp Turbo 4 and was an absolute blast to drive and they sold tons of them. When they went to the GenIII with the V6 it lost it's "fun factor" and now they can't give them away.
A V6 might be a little smoother and quiter on the highway but will lack the fun (and oh so cool whine) of the Turbo.[8)]
Just my .02
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