I haven't had a lot of experience with the 196. My last one, the hot rod, I had for three years and sold it a week ago after my post on the List, someone in Eugene called me. I did a very common old school hop up on that car and drove the piss out of it, it never let me down. I had a 196 years ago that just fired first time, every time. I only had it for a short time too, as I have always leaned towards the V8s. But, y'know, they are simple engines with no surprises and if you treat them with respect, don't abuse them and fer krist sakes change the oil, they will last as long as any engine of that era. What I have found is that owning an AMC gives idiots an excuse to abuse, neglect and downright get rude with the car. They will tell you "its only an AMC'...Russ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ _______________________________________________ Amc-list mailing list Amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx http://splatter.wps.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/amc-list