[woodsailor]

My 2.7L 4 cylinder in my '97 still runs like brand new after 10 years and 153,000 miles. Longevity does not seem like an issue with these engines. Stands out from any other 4 cylinder vehicle I have owned. Power is adequate for me. No timing belt either, like in a V6.

Any chowderhead can stop on a gas pedal but my need for speed comes from other things like mountain biking and canoe racing. The "engine" there is only a fraction of a horsepower but it's still a blast. Accomplishing equal driving tasks while using less power and generating less greenhouse gases than with other vehicles is something to be proud of.