<VV> Corvair Reliablility Queston

[Geoffrey Johnson]

What others will likely point out... These are 40+ year old machines that 
have 
often been subject to neglect and abuse over just plain regular heavy use 
above and beyond 
original design life.    On a well put together, maintained car I have 
little 
trouble 
driving anywhere.   Say not a car where  every componenet is new - 
rather one where every mechanical componenet is up to snuff. 
Last 
trip was 2000 miles in April - never skipped a 
beat.  Smitty had a great post several years ago about this that I pull up 
anytime someone makes fun of my cars.    Additionally, a friend of mine 
was just scoffing 
at my Corsa vert.   "You paid what for a car you have to take the engine 
apart on already??!!"   My response to her was will someone be driving the 
car you just paid 25K for in 42 years?
  The engine in the Corsa is now rebuilt and ready to go to Ventura!

-Geoff Johnson




On Mon, 4 Feb 2008, Gary Rinehart wrote:

>    Chime in with your thoughts. You have more evidence that i. Thanks