There are several examples of V8s and V6s that represent extremely durable and reliable engines. The GM 350 (rocket) that was used for decades was/is an extremely durable engine -- especially considering the technology at the time. The GM 3800 v6 is (in my opinion) one of the best engines ever made - certainly the best American made engine. While I agree the V configuration is not as simple as a straight engine, the design has proven to be extremely durable, reliable, and as it was improved and updated it became a world class engine. BUT, I do get your point about straight engines. The Mercedes inline 6, the BMW inline 6, the AMC 4.0 straight six, etc are all fantastic engines.
Don Snook -----Original Message----- From: Curley McLain [mailto:126die...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2018 9:20 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] I May Buy This... I dislike v-8s and despise v-6 engines. A v6 is completely unnecessary. There is no reason for a v6 over a straight 6. They only add complexity over a simpler, well proven design. > Mitch Haley via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> January 31, > 2018 at 8:45 PM > > I'd rather have a V6 than a supercharged 2.3. > > Mitch. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
