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I still dont like them as they just ... sound funny and was a very big pain in the a$$ to work on.
Well at least you agree with me.
On second consideration, some may prefer the long-chain sound of the L-series. I however prefer the super-quiet sound of the A-series. I'm not talking about exhaust notes, but about the underhood/underbonnet sounds.
And since when is an OHC engine easier to work on than a pushrod engine? If you are changing cams, maybe ... so again it's subjective. Depends on your point of view and what kind of "repairs" you might have had to do.
Yes, the L-series is super dependable. I would even say more so than the super-dendable A-series.
The the BIG ADVANTAGE of the L-series is simply displacement. "There's no substitute for cubic inches". Since there is no 1800cc A-series, let alone 2-liter A-series, the L-series will beat it hands-down in the power category every time -- not because the L-series is a better design, but because it's bigger. I'm not saying the L design isn't more sophisticated (it certainly is) but that the more sophisticated design doesn't matter on the street.
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