for me it was mostly because of reliabilty...you hear all kinda problems goin on with the duratec engine. plus cheaper and better gas milage. i honestly wouldn't trade my car for a duratec(except an svt) I love my car 
99 SVT...modified
96 GL....the beater
"I live my life a quarter mile at a time. For those 14 to 15 seconds, 16 if I get tire spin, or get a bad jump, or possibly if I have a friend in the car, I'm free."
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