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Good Motor, But Pretty Average Durability. 200

posted by  someone claiming to be George on  Thu Jun 21 17:24 CST 2007 [RELATED]

I don't know, I think that the B21/23/230F motors are very well made, but their longevity does not seem all that unusual to me. GM made some great V-8 engines in the 60's and 70's that racked up "Volvo" mileage and then some. Most Japanese V-6 engines will do 200,000 miles easy.

On the other hand, if you are comparing to a late model American V-6, then the Volvo red block is superior by a long shot.

Put it this way, to be fair: Volvo was ahead of the curve in safety and longevity 25 years ago. But today, the Japanese are making 3L V6 motors that produce north of 200 hp (naturally aspirated), return high 20's fuel mileage on the highway, and run for 250,000 miles with very little maintenance. The Civic and Accord are also, IIRC, awarded 5-stars by the IIHS in frontal and side impact tests.

Only reason I don't buy one? They are boring and drive more like appliances than 'real' cars.

Viva la Volvo. :-)






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