William Rogers,
I agree. In the past 10 years or so, many Japanese manufacturers have switched back to timing chains, at least on their 4 cylinder engines. I suggested my friends look at a late-model Toyota Camry but the husband said he didn't like Japanese cars, then he asked me what I thought about a '96 Jaguar! I said I thought it could be about as reliable as his '96 Land Rover Discovery, which now sits in his back yard with a blown engine! The wife hates the Rover and would like to push that money-pit into a nearby rock quarry. She made the final decision to get the Volvo and, compared to a Jag or Rover, I think it was a pretty good choice. (if the timing belt doesn't break!)

Happy Motoring, Mark

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