I'm glad to hear that...I just bought an 07 Escape with the 2.3 and I was hoping it would be reliable. So far, I've heard good things about it. Now the CD4E auto tranny is another story...!
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I'm glad to hear that...I just bought an 07 Escape with the 2.3 and I was hoping it would be reliable. So far, I've heard good things about it. Now the CD4E auto tranny is another story...!
- 250CI straight six Chevy
- Honda 4 cylinders
- Volvo red block B230
- Lots of Toyota engines
- Honda 4 cylinders
- Volvo red block B230
- Lots of Toyota engines
Chrysler 3.2/3.5L motors....
Good power, good reliability, and excellent longevity...
I know of one that has over 300k miles.
The 3800 series I/II motors...some of the most bulletproof motors there are...bar none!!
Good power, good reliability, and excellent longevity...
I know of one that has over 300k miles.
The 3800 series I/II motors...some of the most bulletproof motors there are...bar none!!
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I wouldn't call an engine the best if you have to crack the sucker open to replace gaskets in order for it to be reliable.
We lost a GM 4300 to an intake gasket - motor was toast. The other 2 we've had needed gaskets replaced.
I'd say these engines are big time P.O.S.es.
Well, my 3.1L GM is spotless, burns ZERO oil, and is whisper quiet with 130k. I replaced the intake gasekt at 50k before it became a major issue and the gasket is still holding up. Uses ZERO antifreeze, and I keep an eye on things. As I said, if you take care of this engine and maintaine it, it will last a long time. My mechanic performs repairs on another customer of his that has the same engine with just over 350K, and it runs perfectly as well.
I don't know the model number on the engine but, my friend had a 1985 Volvo Station wagon 4 cylinder. It had about 500,000 miles and still ran smooth. He rarely did any maintenence on it. He crashed it unfortunatly.
VW 1.8T (except the ones in Passats & Audi A4's)
Dont forget the toyota inline 6.
Volvo red blocks, especially the last ones with the piston oil squirters. Should run forever with regular oil changes.
Have two right now , 86 240 and 94 940, with almost 400k miles between them.
Have two right now , 86 240 and 94 940, with almost 400k miles between them.
Geez fellas! Didn't mean to strike a nerve with ya about my hatred for GM 3.1/3.4Ls! I can read your posts here, no need to PM me the EXACT SAME post you make in a thread. I can read it here just fine!
We've had very bad luck with them and various other GM motors. If you bought a lawnmower that was a total P.O.S. for you, would you buy another of the same brand? I'd hope not!
On the other hand, if you've had good luck with these GMs then I can see why you'd buy another and rake me over the coals for thinking they suck. I guess it's the luck of the draw. People have bad luck with Toyotas and Hondas and won't ever buy another of those brands.
We've had very bad luck with them and various other GM motors. If you bought a lawnmower that was a total P.O.S. for you, would you buy another of the same brand? I'd hope not!
On the other hand, if you've had good luck with these GMs then I can see why you'd buy another and rake me over the coals for thinking they suck. I guess it's the luck of the draw. People have bad luck with Toyotas and Hondas and won't ever buy another of those brands.
My bad SFCP. I wrote my last post before I saw your PM. It's all good!
Drew99GT, The difference is that you could hate Toyota's and Honda's all you want and Toyota and Honda owners are not going to PM you anything about it! Most Toytoa and Honda owners will admit to the short comeings of a few designs with out any hesitation or fuss but most GM fans will not admit to anything GM has ever done as a flaw,poor design ect....I especialy love those individuals that have never owned a Honda or Toyota that hate them!! That is just as sily as my 4 year olds that think they do not like something before they have even tried it!
1800 bucks for a upper intake gasket? That can't be right, it's only about 2-3 hours labor. Lower intake on a 4.3 is around 5 hours labor. What were they charging like 125/hour?
Oh, I forgot to ad the GM 3800 to my list.
Honda D17 (civic's 7th gen) 142 000 km...running like new, burns no oil...5w20 dino for the first 120 000 km now on QS 5w30 dino...40 mpg...
I'll ignore the previous post but agree with many of the others. Chrysler: Slant Six & 318 (in use for over 40 years). GM: any small block Chevy & the bulletproof 3800.
Ford: 302 & 3.0 V-6.
Ford: 302 & 3.0 V-6.
$125/hr isn't terribly high around here, it's just the higher end of average...I've seen some dealers go up to $140/hr.
$100/hr is average around here.
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