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DEI37 · 07-01-2003, 06:59 PM

Yeah, I agree. GM has done some sill stuff in their time, just like anybody else, but they can usually recover OK...although, I'm still in the dark as to the death of the F-Body cars, and the mis-use of the Impala and Malibu nameplates. I've ALWAYS had a GM car in my driveway, typically of the Oldsmobile line, and have had few problems. That said, though, the problems I've had have been major. I've been through 3 engines, and one transmission. Transmission failure cause is unknown, and the engines failed due to the lower intake manifold gasket failing, and me not catching it in time. These three engines were all of the 60* design, which I despise. One was the older 3.1, and two were the newer 3100 V6. I curse GM for these engines, as they are underpowered for the vehicles they installed them in, and have severe reliability issues. That's why I intend to install a built L67 in my 1997 Olds Cutlass Supreme next spring/summer.

OK...before I write a freakin' novel...I'll end this. I LOVE GM!

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DEI37 Go faster! Location: Wisconsin	Yeah, I agree. GM has done some sill stuff in their time, just like anybody else, but they can usually recover OK...although, I'm still in the dark as to the death of the F-Body cars, and the mis-use of the Impala and Malibu nameplates. I've ALWAYS had a GM car in my driveway, typically of the Oldsmobile line, and have had few problems. That said, though, the problems I've had have been major. I've been through 3 engines, and one transmission. Transmission failure cause is unknown, and the engines failed due to the lower intake manifold gasket failing, and me not catching it in time. These three engines were all of the 60* design, which I despise. One was the older 3.1, and two were the newer 3100 V6. I curse GM for these engines, as they are underpowered for the vehicles they installed them in, and have severe reliability issues. That's why I intend to install a built L67 in my 1997 Olds Cutlass Supreme next spring/summer. OK...before I write a freakin' novel...I'll end this. I LOVE GM! __________________ Generally speaking, if you were to get what you really deserve, you might be unpleasantly surprised.