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Originally Posted by curt86iroc
Â*the 4.3 is one of the best engines chevy ever built.
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i don't disagree that it's not a good engine, but it's way past it's time. for the displacement it doesn't make the power level it should, and for the power level it has it doesn't make the gas mileage it should.
also, I'm not saying there's anything wrong with the OHV V8 either. But as much as "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" is true, I think another key to selling more cars for GM is variety. If I'm driving a 5 year old *insert most any gm car name here*, what's my incentive to move up to the new model year? More horsepower? better gas mileage? does the new model have a new trans offering? not generally happening since most vehicles are powered by the same drivetrain exactly 5 years later. Styling alone does not sell someone a new car, especially considering the ridiculous gas prices.