On Sat, 16 Jul 2005 18:29:57 -0400, James C. Reeves wrote:

>
> "C.H." > wrote in message
> ...
>> The LS1 was reliable right from the start. Why shouldn't the Hemi be?
>
> The new Chrysler HEMI engines are "displacement-on-demand" technology that
> switches to 4-cylinder operation when under light load. I'd likely wait 3
> to 4 years before buying one as well to see how well those engines pan out
> over time. We all remember Cadillac's similar "V8-6-4" technology.

As the Hemis are not available without ABS anyway there is no chance that
you will buy one ever - or is ABS ok after all as long as it is not from
Chevy?

>> If Toyota or Honda made either you would be raving about it.
>
> Not me...never owned either one either. Even if I was interested, I
> wouldn't buy first or second run vehicles from any manufacturer.

Say, since when is your name rem223? The comment was a direct answer to
a rem223-posting and I really have to wonder why

>> But of course, it is american, so if you can't find fault with its
>> performance you have to with its reliability.
>>
> Why say stuff like that to/about people?

Because unfortunately it is true.

Chris