Does anyone really expect these 2.3's to last over 100k miles hauling 5000lbs around? I wouldn't.
I also don't expect my 2.7 to make it to 10k, so there's that. 🤣
I think I'm in the minority here, but I sprung for the cilajet at the dealer. Some kind of ceramic...It does seem to keep the paint spot free after rain so far.
Yes, I love a V8, I still have 2 that I don't drive very much. but I'm fine with the better mileage, more efficient options, the 2.7 is my daily driver.
I mean, in my youth the air in LA was like Beijing is today.
It's a small price to pay IMO.
That sounds like a nightmare though.
Getting stranded on the freeway, maybe at night and/or in bad weather is not a risk I'm looking for I want to drive the shit out of it just not too far from home. :rolleyes:
Did you get a long distance tow to your dealer or just go to the nearest one?
That's interesting that it would have diminished value.
Only in the sense that I would much rather have one with a replaced engine than any MY21 that hadn't blown yet.