Hopman
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- Manch-Vegas, NH
- Vehicle Year
- 1994
- Make / Model
- Ford
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- 2.3L
- Transmission
- Manual
Okay, I'm not going to try to turn this into a war, but I'm a bit tired of some of the people out there dissing 4-banger RBV's. I'm the proud owner of a 2.3. I have NOTHING against those with V6's.
Here are some of my thoughts:
1. 4-bangers offer more of a challenge to drive. With a 4, you have to actually THINK about the road ahead. You can't pass on a whim and at will or power your way out of a situation. Anybody can take a 6 and make like Danica Patrick, but it takes a master like a Sterling Moss to make a 4 sing like Paveratti.
2. Less power = Less trouble. Most of us (at times) do our best Tim Allen "More Power!" imitation, but sometimes more power can be too much of a good thing. A good example of this can be on a slick road. You apply too much of a good thing and you're likely to end up in trouble.
3. Less cylenders can mean more $$$ in your pocket. More mileage = less money spent at the pump.
4. Less motor equals less weight. Having a lighter truck means that the handeling is better, relativley speaking. This makes for a more fun truck on the back roads, espeaclly when backed by a stick shift.
5. I think that 4-bangers tend to "sing" better. It's more of a tenor voice versus a "baritone" of 6. I joking say that when my truck's at full song, it'd make Paveratti jelous.
Call me crazy, but I LOVE 4-bangers. Good things come in small packages.
Here are some of my thoughts:
1. 4-bangers offer more of a challenge to drive. With a 4, you have to actually THINK about the road ahead. You can't pass on a whim and at will or power your way out of a situation. Anybody can take a 6 and make like Danica Patrick, but it takes a master like a Sterling Moss to make a 4 sing like Paveratti.
2. Less power = Less trouble. Most of us (at times) do our best Tim Allen "More Power!" imitation, but sometimes more power can be too much of a good thing. A good example of this can be on a slick road. You apply too much of a good thing and you're likely to end up in trouble.
3. Less cylenders can mean more $$$ in your pocket. More mileage = less money spent at the pump.
4. Less motor equals less weight. Having a lighter truck means that the handeling is better, relativley speaking. This makes for a more fun truck on the back roads, espeaclly when backed by a stick shift.
5. I think that 4-bangers tend to "sing" better. It's more of a tenor voice versus a "baritone" of 6. I joking say that when my truck's at full song, it'd make Paveratti jelous.
Call me crazy, but I LOVE 4-bangers. Good things come in small packages.