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13224 messages, Last post on Nov 25, 2009 at 4:39 PM
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Replying to: benderofbows (Mar 19, 2008 11:57 am) I've never owned a V6 (except for a smooth, 2.3L supercharged Millenia S for a short time), but my folks traded their 4.0 Explorer for a Mazda MPV 3.0L a few years back, and the refinement of the MPV's motor is shockingly better than the Explorer. I would bet the 2.6, 2.8 & 2.9 versions of the Cologne V6 would be nearly as harsh as the 4.0, so I assume it's not just a size issue. BTW - It's been a long time since I drove a Saab 96 V4 or Ford Taunus V4, so I can't recall if that version of Ford's V-engine is nasty too.
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I would think that you tell whether you like the NVH level of your vehicle when you test-drive it? I'm surprised so many people find this to be an issue. Or aren't you test-driving them? Or better yet many of these sedans are available at rental agencies. Go and rent one with a few thousand miles on it, and drive it 100 miles in a day or 2, before you buy one! |
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Replying to: colloquor (Mar 18, 2008 4:35 pm)
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Replying to: jeffyscott (Mar 19, 2008 1:32 pm)
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Replying to: jeffyscott (Mar 19, 2008 1:32 pm)
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Replying to: elroy5 (Mar 19, 2008 1:44 pm)
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Replying to: maxamillion1 (Mar 19, 2008 11:52 am) |
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Replying to: jeffyscott (Mar 19, 2008 1:48 pm) It hasn't been a problem at this point, and I do my own maintenance. I don't think changing the oil, or air filter are any easier on the 4cylinder. I don't know where the oil filter is on the new 4cylinder, but on my V6 I can get to it without getting under the car. Changing the oil filter on my old 4cylinder Accord used to be a lot more difficult. I think the V6 is well worth any extra effort needed to perform the maintenance. |
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Replying to: elroy5 (Mar 19, 2008 3:04 pm) Anyone unfamilar with this term needs to look up "VR6" to see how VW made a 6cyl as compact as many 4cyls. Sorry for any confusion 
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Replying to: karsick (Mar 19, 2008 3:55 pm)
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