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Reliable engines
A few good ones do come to mind...
Acura's original 2.5 V-6 as in the ' 86 Legend : We had 128K on it when I sold it to a Doctor friend who was driving approximately 120 miles per day to Salem, 90% freeway. It (the motor) had never been internally touched (other than a K&N, PCV & belts, oil and filter changes every 3K) except for a timing belt replacement @ 90K. He had the valve cover gaskets, the oil pan gasket and the O2 sensors done at 175K and drove it to 245K before he traded it in on a used 3.5RL last year. Says he got $3,000 for it because it was so clean in the engine compartment compared to every other one (including ones that were 7 years newer!) the buyer saw.
Chrysler 225 cu. in. Slant Six: almost unbreakable with minimal oil & coolant maintenance
'69-'70 2-barrel Chevy 350, if not abused
' 86 -' 91 Mercedes 4.2 V8, (or, if you can stand the stink, 3.0 5- Cylinder diesels): 8 quarts of 15W-40 SG/CD every 5K with a filter, changing plugs, coolant & filters every 30K, timing chain & rails @ 90K on the V8 and it should be good to go for 300K (I sincerely hope!)
Actually, the SVX motor is way over-engineered for most "normal" use with a large quantity of oil, an effective cooling system, forged engine components, low rpm at normal speeds = less stress which should = long service. Maintenance is the key, however.
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