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What is with all the bashing of the 74 2.7's? (The writer of the list included 74's w/ the 2.7's) I'd like to see some real data as to how unreliable these really are. They came stock with 11-blade fan, and early style heat exchangers. In cooler climates, I can see these motors being much more reliable than people make them out to be. Perhaps the 75-77 models are a different story. But still, my point is that the 74 often gets grouped in with these, rather unfairly (arguably, I am slightly biased). They have a much simpler CIS with a hand throttle for warm up. 74's can be much lighter than their later midyears also (b/c of seats, vinyl interiors, "backdated" heat, simpler CIS and heat exchangers, and less safety stuff built into the chassis)
SC's and Carrera's are known for breaking studs, there have been plenty of threads recently regarding owners who have had problems. Carreras have the valve guide issues. In another 10 years, perhaps many more problems will have surfaced as these cars continue to age, and the 3.0 and 3.2 may not be seen as bulletproof as they do now. Maybe their good rep. will continue? Either way, look at other options during the 74-77 time period; it wasn't exactly the glory days for high HP and car quality. While CIS may not be optimal for performance, it can be quite reliable and provides decent mileage.
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