The B13 is a lovely car. Whichever motor you get in it. Thing about those cars is rust and gear synchros... but if you find one that's been driven gently and cared for... it's a keeper.
About as safe in an accident as a sardine can... but a keeper!
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Originally Posted by jamesqf
Where on earth did you get the idea that newer engines (or cars, FTM) don't last as long as older ones? Back in the "good ol' days" it wasn't at all unusual to do valve jobs, replace rings, head gaskets, main bearings, seals, and so on before the car hit 100K miles - and adding a quart of oil every couple of thousand miles was normal. And then there was chassis lubrication: anyone else remember grease fittings?
Back in the day - say 50 years ago - a new car was pretty much junk in 5-10 years. Now I expect my 2000 Honda and 1988 Toyota to last for at least another decade with only minor maintenance & repair.
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It's a "might not"... not "will"
I'd bet on a 2000 Honda lasting up to 300k. Many Japanese cars up to the turn of the century were overengineered to hell and back.
The issue with oil zinc regulations is a recent thing, and direct injection is even newer. Older direct injection systems were a nightmare (and not just the infamous Isuzu Trooper O-rings) and high pressure pumps and injectors are expensive. Not hearing as many issues with newer diesels regarding the fuel systems, but SCV and EGR remain a contentious issue (especially for those driven in traffic) and variable geometry turbos seem to be sensitive to hard use (mind you, our traffic here, with an average speed of about 5-15 km/h, is VERY hard use). Turbo replacement is very common for several models round these parts.
Then there are components which are not designed to be repaired... only replaced... electric power steering motors, dual clutch and continuously variable transmissions... where your only recourse is a reconditioned surplus unit or a full brand new assembly. Can't say much about the "plasma coating" and "diamond coating" on engine bores nowadays... but then, it'll be a very long time before we find out the average lifespan for these modern motors!
I could be... and I hope I am!... proven wrong. Newer fuel systems seem to be getting more reliable, and Ford is, at least, offering replacement clutches for Fiesta dual-clutch transmissions.
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But manufacturers are really pushing the envelope here, and some early adopters for these new, high tech cars are going to get burned. But not because of car manufacturers cheaping out...