I’ve heard of old clunkers with 4.2l and 5.0l V8’s getting >>300,000 kms without major work or engine rebuilds so I expected the same from a modern LS3. In my view, a breed should get better with each generation and not worse as longevity is as important as environmental concerns and power improvements in a road vehicle.
Sadly I really doubt LS3’s will last any where near those old aussie engines. And to make matters worse, with LS3’s it is recommended (not by Holden) that lifters and pushrods are done at 100,000km intervals. Guess maintenance costs are going to be higher than i initially expected.
Meanwhile, the fact the yanks sell their cars at 128,000 to 160000 kms is probably telling of the quality of the car and the mindset within the market place. Add that to the fact Boing is in all sorts of strife related to quality control and quality engineering, it’s rather telling of the situation north or the rio grand, where quality seems to take a back seat... even in aerospace engineering
Pity Mitsubishi didn’t make a well priced rear drive V8 sedan.... closest they got to it downunder was a supercharged V6 AWD
Well, I’ve still got warranty left so hopefully the dealers and Holden won’t be as frustration as they have been in the past though I won’t hold my breath. I think it’s time to take the beast out for a drive a little later today and all will be forgiven in this love/frustration relationship
