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I agree that its irrelevant the way I stated it. I should have taken more time to word it properly. My statement was aimed more towards the general thinking that in all situations one is better than the other.

I think the most valid point of your commentary is that there aren't a ton of options to increase the output of tC's SC and that it is far easier to upgrade one of the many available turbo kits if you do decide to go bigger later. I also agree that where the discussion gets out of hand is when people don't do research but I also think there are too many of the uninformed blanket "turbo > SC" replies.

Regardless, my reasoning for going SC over turbo is that I can still get my tC worked on at a dealership, under warranty or not, without risk of them f'ing up all sorts of custom work. Its a fun commuter car and thats it. I'm not racing anyone or proving anything but I can still have a good time on a twisty road or entrance ramp. I think thats what the majority of people are after whether they know it or not. Everyone who wants FI talks big but there are a small handful, like you, who actually take the time to do the work (or pay to have it done) properly and are willing to put up with the occasional inconveniences of any custom setup such as the car being down and having to personally (and/or pay someone to) take the time to figure out why.
I'm at a point in my life now a days where convenience and reliability out weigh trouble shooting, advanced DIY wrenching and bragging rights. Gas and go, thats it. If it runs rough or dies it goes to the dealer where I get a free loaner and things get correctly repaired in a reasonable amount of time. My life doesn't have to skip a beat because my car is in line at some tuner's shop.