The "What Do you drive?" thread....

[dieseljeep]

Originally Posted by DavGoodlin

K-cars were easy to get parts for and keep running. My parents ordered a Reliant SE wagon with a 2.2 liter (I advised against the 2.6 mitsubishi, though it might have had more torque) and 4-speed and that K was a much better car than my Grandmas 1980 Pontiac Phoenix, which caused her first (and last) accident with its wacky-ass brakes. Changing the plugs on the back half of the 2.8 V6 was a pain, but it was a good motor. I still cant believe she traded a 1969 Mercedes 220 diesel for that POS

K's did have a negative image from day 1 because it was a result of a government "Bailout" IIRC, but Lee Iacocca had a good design compared to others. Too bad they never redesigned the transmission enough when they started making Voyagers and Caravans.

I could never get an Escort or Lynx to run right with that Italian-made Holley 2V progressive linkage carburetor. I had to buy a rebuilt carb every time.
A friend replaced the clutch on his girlfriend's Escort then found out the cheap firewall was flexing when the clutch pedal was pushed, after he was finished.

Yeah - the 80s...good electronics but not such good cars
I was sick when family members traded good, but worn 60's and early 70s cars in for that JUNK!!

The 2.8 GM, wasn't that good of an engine either. They used them in S-10's and Blazers. The people that bought the 4 cylinder, had a lot better luck.
GM, also sold those to AMC for the Jeep Cherokee. Bad choice.

Regarding the people that grumble about the government bailout of the auto industry, Chrysler paid back the money, with interest, in less time, than planned.
I have no problems with the GM bailout, even though, I'm not crazy about their products.
How many more people do you want on the unemployement line?

[Rod Beauvex]

Originally Posted by dieseljeep

The 2.8 GM, wasn't that good of an engine either.

Maybe not in a Blazer, but my 88 year old neighbor(may he rest in piece) had an 89 Chevy Celebrity with a 2.8 and a three speed auto, and even with over 200k on the clock, that thing was zippy. I loved driving it.

[DavGoodlin]

Originally Posted by dieseljeep

The 2.8 GM, wasn't that good of an engine either. They used them in S-10's and Blazers. The people that bought the 4 cylinder, had a lot better luck.
GM, also sold those to AMC for the Jeep Cherokee. Bad choice.

Regarding the people that grumble about the government bailout of the auto industry, Chrysler paid back the money, with interest, in less time, than planned.
I have no problems with the GM bailout, even though, I'm not crazy about their products.
How many more people do you want on the unemployement line?

Roger that, Pontiac made the Iron Duke 2.5 4 cylinder a workhorse four, maybe because their experience making fours like the ones in the early 60's Tempest.