V6 3.4 Yay Or Nay?

[jordan]

A buddy of mine is looking for an Alero. 99-2000 model since it is in his price range. Now my Alero has the 2.4 litre and I've never had any motor problems yet at 92,000 kms ...

so is the V6 something to stay away from cause we are checking out some Aleros with the 3100 V6 motor (about 120,000kms on it)??

[jackal2000]

i wouldnt say stay away from it but do check to see if the lower intake manifold gasket is showing signs of a leak.

[b-spot]

Stay away.. tell your friend to save enough to get an '02 ECOTEC (still had 4 wheel disc brakes for this year). That engine will last forever. Way more 2.4 and 3.4 failures than 2.2.

[jamcllw]

I've personnally seen many 60 degree V6s go way past 250000 miles. The only major problem with them is the LIM gasket and it's an easy enough fix.

[doubleN0alero]

it depends on what he wants it for...if he plans on modding the engine, then go with the 2.2 and mod away, but just for some get up and go around town, then the 3.4 is the way to go. There's some minor problems, but there will always be problems and they dont happen to everybody..

[-Alero-]

how the hell did you look at an alero with a 3100 motor!?

Originally posted by double0alero@Apr 19 2005, 05:27 PM
it depends on what he wants it for...if he plans on modding the engine, then go with the 2.2 and mod away, but just for some get up and go around town, then the 3.4 is the way to go. There's some minor problems, but there will always be problems and they dont happen to everybody..

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ditto

[Vtolds]

Originally posted by -Alero-@Apr 19 2005, 01:47 PM
how the hell did you look at an alero with a 3100 motor!?

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that is a good question, maby he means a Cutlass or the Malibu they both came with 3100's till 99 when they started the 3400.

I like my V6. The LIM gasket was a pain in my ass to get fixed. Also the hubs go out more often because of the heavier engine. And the city gas mileage sucks. Other than that it has nuts and hasn't given me many problems. I wouldn't be so dead set on getting a V6 next time around though.
If you get the 4, listen to b-spot.

if you can find a coupe 2.2L 5 speed then thats your best bet for performance, and will run cheaper on insurance because its 4liter instead of 6, just a little thought there.....amazing all the factors ive learned about pricing for insurance through my dads friend who just opened his business locally.

^Yeah, and get a 4 door. Stoopid coupe insurance.

[Vtolds]

Sedan looks cooler also.

[kwhauck]

Originally posted by double0alero@Apr 19 2005, 11:27 AM
it depends on what he wants it for...if he plans on modding the engine, then go with the 2.2 and mod away, but just for some get up and go around town, then the 3.4 is the way to go. There's some minor problems, but there will always be problems and they dont happen to everybody..

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i would have to disagree my friend, “No replacement for displacement”

Originally posted by VTOLDS@Apr 19 2005, 01:13 PM
Sedan looks cooler also.

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Not a chance. Coupe looks better every day of the week. The sedan is just more practical and easier/cheaper to insure. But, say whatever you want, I know you're ashamed of your grocery getter.

[jabartram]

Originally posted by VTOLDS@Apr 19 2005, 12:13 PM
Sedan looks cooler also.

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i think the sedans look cleaner also, and yeah it's a grocery getter when i go get groceries, even a vette is a grocery getter at the grocery store!

[jamcllw]

Coupes own all.

[eag182]

I concur.

Cleaner? There's an extra door to muck things up.
My groceries go in the trunk. It's a grocery getter if you put them in the backseat.
My next car will probly be a sedan, I just love the look of a coupe.

regardless of coupe or sedan, doors arent that heavy and the alero is still a heavy car.....plus if you shave the handles IMO it gives it a lot better look than the coupe, but to me its all about saving money anywhere i can

[-Alero-]

ok enough with the door arguing. we all know the 3.4 is a very expensive engine to modify, and has a large potential. the main problem with every alero is, with more power, comes more stress on the tranny untill you get to the point where you need a built tranny.

if you want something cheap and for the most part more for your money go with the 2.2 eco 5 speed. the 3.4 can be strong it just takes more money.