If your car has individual coils, it is like the USA 1999 model. Do you have a code scanner, give that a try. It's possible that the position sensor plugs are not seated well. The sensors do not have moving parts, but the electrical connectors do get corroded.

For lawn mower syndrome you should add a table spoon of engine oil to each cylinder. Do this before a compression test, it will coat the rings and provide better compression. Remember to turn off the fuel when doing a compression test.

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Keeping it running is better than buying new