Great car, they should still make them
The heat riser system; there's a valve on the exhaust manifold. It is closed when cold, open when hot. It's a good concept, but if it fails you can blow your motor.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 18th January, 2009
The most reliable ever
The only thing that has gone wrong is the transmission went out on me when I shifted into park as I was driving. Not the cars fault. So it has been replaced with another. The valve guides leak a little oil on the spark plugs.
I drove to San Diego, CA from Virginia, and back. This is the most reliable car I have ever had. I would drive it anywhere anytime. Use to belong to a US Marshall, I'm the fourth owner. I will never let this baby go. By the way her name is Betty Boo.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 25th June, 2004
30th Apr 2016, 13:13
A failed heat riser can cause a rough idle. It would NOT cause you to "blow your motor".