Re: 2.2L Tirbo engine Reliability??

On Wed, 3 Dec 2003, Jesse wrote:

> I know someone who has a 86 Chrysler New Yorker with 70,000 miles and a 2.2L
> Turbo engine. I inspected and test drove it and looks great and runs very
> well.
> I was wondering if anyone had any feedback on the car or engine itself??

Go ahead and get it.

> I currently own a '89 New Yorker (had it two months) with a 3.0L
> Mitsubishi engine. It runs/looks great!

The '86, overall, is of comparable quality. The 2.2 Turbo is an equally
reliable, more durable engine than the 3.0. The automatic transmission in
the '86 will be a 3-speed with much better durability and reliability than
the 4-speed unit found in many '89-up 3-litre cars.

DS