They were actually imported for two years. The same engine was an option in Lincolns for a few years around the same vintage and it was also installed in some mini-motorhomes too. I don't consider a timing belt a liability unless you are dumb enough to not follow the service interval. Nice cars, great handling and better mileage than 617 MB's. RT

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