I'd still buy the AMC Eagle. That engine is no big deal to work on. They are fantastic cars.
@wasabitoburrion4409
11 ай бұрын
The good is the 258 I6 engine
@Wornk
11 ай бұрын
@@ElectronicMusicUndergroundawe the 3 speed kills it for me
@bldontmatter5319
11 ай бұрын
@@ElectronicMusicUnderground one of the worst combinations I've ever heard of. 3rd speed autos are ok on big blocks that keep you in the powerband... Not whatever the eagle is supposed to be. Can't even cruise with it
@NickTarterOKC
11 ай бұрын
@@ElectronicMusicUnderground Totally worth it. Lol Plus, there is always a manual swap. A T5 would be pretty easy to get in there. An AX15 might even work.
@jraddd3477
11 ай бұрын
My buddy had one, it caught fire driving many times haha
@rnt45t1
11 ай бұрын
You can tell Brendan REALLY loves his GMC.
@trwsandford
11 ай бұрын
You know you do too.. :)
@matthewcaughey8898
10 ай бұрын
I worked for a GM dealer for 2 years. You rarely saw those things come in for anything. When they did it was for stupid stuff that someone couldn’t get to or jobs that needed a lift. I have one myself that I bought off a friend who trashed it. He used it like a glorified sports locker. I got new carpet all the way around for extremely cheap. The backseat was always folded down so some leather cleaner brought it right back. I did have to reupholster the front seats and replace the foam which was a job I did one winter Friday night in my living room. I POR-15ed the frame cause it was a bit nasty looking ( POR-15 absolutely bonds to rust btw) then a coat of gloss black rustolium to cover the POR-15. I abused my dealer connections and got new shocks and brakes for a stupid low price and was able to have the bodyshop repaint it in its original white. Some NOS bumpers and a headlight resto kit and the thing looks brand new. Used it as a spare vehicle or a boat/ vacation rig to help my dad. I also used like 3 cans of gunk to clean the engine bay. Has about 85k on it but it’s running good. Was glad I had it cause when I ran into legal problems and was forced to give back my 22 Toyota Tacoma to help pay for fines I did still have something to get me around. The most important thing is I don’t have a car payment right now and I need every dime I can get. So long as the old GMC keeps going I’ll keep driving it
@doug6191
11 ай бұрын
The best series on the channel. That Eagle is the spiritual predecessor to the Crosstrek, and that's no compliment. I guessed $1,300 figuring there are enough fans who'll be stupid with their money. That Datsun was still quite competitive with the Toyota Pickup of its day. I remember people liking these, and that design looks great when cleaned up with a new paint job. My guess was $1,800. The Yukon... People still want those. My guess was $5,400. I guessed before knowing the odometer issue. 😅
@christopherhale580
11 ай бұрын
Agreed
@rockymountboy
11 ай бұрын
What's your beef with the Eagle and Crosstrek? Are you morally opposed to small cars with AWD/4WD and improved ground clearance?
@rudolphguarnacci197
8 ай бұрын
How does it look like real wood? It's AMC. No wood anything.
@ultimategamingjr
11 ай бұрын
I daily an 04' GMC Yukon XL and I absolutely love it! I bought it for my 1st car 3 years ago for 5k, did some work to it, and It's been an amazing truck!
@rpitneyjr
11 ай бұрын
You forgot the super-cool SX4 Eagle hatch! We had the wagon but always wanted the SX4.
@metalmaniac-mu9kt
10 ай бұрын
I agree they missed the coolest one. My dad had an SX4 with a pop out sun roof.
@seanmorrissey3103
4 ай бұрын
@@metalmaniac-mu9kt I had one...in the 90s. It was a very poor example, but I loved it. A little door droop, because the doors weighed about 700 lbs apiece (and some serious mechanical issues due to neglect), but there was something about it... the sun roof came in handy, because mine had a chronic exhaust leak, and was prone to overheating, so summer traffic jams meant heat on/sun roof open/stereo as loud as it could get. This brings back memories, lol
@metalmaniac-mu9kt
4 ай бұрын
@@seanmorrissey3103 How many junk yards did you visit looking for door handles? lol
@seanmorrissey3103
3 ай бұрын
@@metalmaniac-mu9kt I got rid of it before it ever came to that. But yeah they were pretty cheesy considering that each door weighed more than a complete 1970 VW Beetle.
@jameslunsford8069
29 күн бұрын
There were three 2 door variations the sx4 the coupe version of the sedan and the kamerback.
@franzvanjulio5523
11 ай бұрын
Stop hyping the GMT 400s all the time because you’re going to make me buy one! Great show, guys.
@Wornk
11 ай бұрын
Best decision I ever made was to buy a k2500 suburban.
@rustypliers74
10 ай бұрын
@@Wornk my first vehicle was a 91 k1500 and I still daily drive her after 12 years of course I rebuilt the engine and got a new transmission
@michaelbrown5980
11 ай бұрын
I absolutely love the AMC Eagle. I've always wanted one. My neighbor growing up had 2 of them. When he sold them I wasn't in a place to buy it but I sure wish I could have!
@FXFBS540
10 ай бұрын
In the early 2000s, I was looking for a budget classic 4x4 while I was in high school. Ended up picking up 72 Bronco for $500. Cut the fenders out, added a cheap lift, and 33s. Was a pretty cool trail rig for the time. I'm gathering parts now to V8 swap it and put a better suspension in it. I like the Eagle the best out of those 3. I could see myself with one of those.
@scottperson9487
11 ай бұрын
My first car was an 81 Eagle (Golden Eagle version) sedan. A lot of fun as a teen.
@psunitro1
11 ай бұрын
1500 for the Datsun is a steal, depending on any rust. Had an 82 and loved that underpowered truck
@vancejohnson4395
11 ай бұрын
Great memories riding in the AMC Eagle as a kid in Alaska. Save the wagons.
@tomc8854
3 ай бұрын
A Eagle SX-4 two door hatchback was the second car I ever owned in the late 80’s .258 straight six with a 4 speed stick. Fun car , ahead of its time. The first crossover and actually good off road. Would love to get another someday.
@furmanmackey5479
11 ай бұрын
I know two guys who purchased Eagles in the late 1980s with the intent, right out of the gate, of utilizing them for off road use as hunting and fishing trip "SUVs". Both vehicles are still on the road in 2023 and have undergone numerous suspension and interior changes, not to mention camo paint jobs, etc. etc. We are in the middle of hunting season here in South Carolina but if I can get in contact with either Eagle owner, I will ask them for permission to photograph their vehicles and send them to you. To this day I miss the early model 4X4 Hardbody I purchased used in 1999.
@michaelcrouch4248
11 ай бұрын
Great video, as usual!You guys know vehicles from all errors and enjoy talking over the details with each other, just like we were there with you 👍
@jackiejorpjomp
11 ай бұрын
Good pair of guys to host this series
@trwsandford
11 ай бұрын
wow, I absolutely love all three of those. I'd have paid more for each of them than they went for. Then again I don't have a dealers license, so... irrelevant.... Speaking of the auction.. You drove past a sweet looking gen 3 Lincoln Town car each time.. please tell me you did a walk around and review on it! Those big luxo barges are quite possibly the coolest things ever made... and they will never be made again.
@brendanao
11 ай бұрын
I actually wanted to buy that one! It was the extended wheel base version and if I had the cash at the time of filming, it would be in my fleet. Good catch!
@thebigguy8306
11 ай бұрын
Thank you, Brendon and Kase. Great review/discussion. I like to keep one Nice car as a primary driver, and one beater (Audi) for Minnesota winters
@briantracy1324
11 ай бұрын
The Hornet wagon was a great looking car.
@herchelleonwood7463
9 ай бұрын
we had a 1980 Eagle which i loved, i went 4 wheeling in it a couple times, beat a jeep up large hill we 4 wheeled at, We always got deals on amc cars as Dick Teague was friend of family.
@markcoopers1930
11 ай бұрын
4.2L for 110 hp. The good old days.
@geoffreyreuther5260
10 ай бұрын
It's all good. The AMC 304 (5.0L) in its base trim wheezed out about 115.
@noodlenoggin70
10 ай бұрын
When I was in high school in the 80's, my friend's mom had an Eagle hatchback that she drove to work every day.
@georgemueller8014
11 ай бұрын
I have a neighbor who has used an Eagle as a daily driver for the past 20 years.
@kalebaldwin5398
11 ай бұрын
In my high school auto shop class, we had an 81 Datsun pickup. But it was a 2WD regular cab. And diesel! I just remember the bed was all rusted out and you could literally stand in between the frame rails.
@THATBUSDRIVER
11 ай бұрын
@TFLclassics As a owner of an AMC Eagle SX/4 I am so happy you guys featured an eagle on one of your videos! I love mine and I can't wait to drive it again once I got it all fixed up!
@Stuka87
11 ай бұрын
When I was a kid my mom got an '84 AMC Eagle sedan. I loved it. Though my dad hated it because the valve cover leaked oil from the dealer. The 258 of the time period has a plastic valve cover, including on Jeeps. Easy fix these days as there are steel and aluminum ones. But it was cool because it kind of sat up high. And it was an AWD car LONG before Subaru falsly started to claim it was the worlds first AWD sport utility wagon (Technically the Wagoneer was the first in 1974).
@mikefoehr235
11 ай бұрын
Not that long ago i saw an Eagle being daily driven in SW ONTARIO. Not sure what came of it but it was identical to the one in this video. My understanding is that AMC was not known for hi quality. I still remember Datsun. The most fun car was the 2 or 4 door 510. They were called a poor man's BMW.
@williamegler8771
11 ай бұрын
AMC vehicles before their involvement with Renault were well-known for their durability. They were hardly cutting-edge in their engineering and used time-tested engines and transmissions that were usually decades-old proven designs.
@mikefoehr235
11 ай бұрын
@@williamegler8771 Many just used parts from GM Ford Dodge.
@dammaman
11 ай бұрын
I had an 81 AMC Eagle SX/4 as my first car. Was the 2 door hatch with the 2.5 in it.
@peterbutlien1335
11 ай бұрын
I love these buy or bust videos. Short but sweet
@johnbriggs6203
11 ай бұрын
@14:22... The 3rd row of seats in the Yukon XL arent folded down. They were unclipped from the floor, and removed.
@nix4644
11 ай бұрын
I owned a brand new '81 Eagle wagon...let's just say it spent more time in the dealer garage than in my garage.
@Dankcatvacs
11 ай бұрын
subaru did it first in 71 i like you guys buy dang chase is picky its a 42 year old car! its in decent shape just needs a tune up probably a timing chain. only issue with the yukon gmt800 is fuel consumption a dodge dakota with a miss and 335k miles gets better mileage than a 5.3 with all that weight.
@Tallnerdyguy
4 ай бұрын
Kase* his name is Kase, not chase
@Kurtiscott
11 ай бұрын
Excellent team up. My first car was an un-killable Datsun B210 so I’ve got a bit a a soft spot for the brand.
@wasabitoburrion4409
11 ай бұрын
Those old B210’s went head on with the Corolla/Celica on un-killable reliability.
@capesquirt
11 ай бұрын
B 210 Sundowner...
@zzuave2666
11 ай бұрын
That eagle....I have never seen a steering column that is so long! A nice one would be great to see. Never got them here in the UK.
@jkholley1118
7 ай бұрын
Nissan 720 was a great truck. Had one back in the day and loved it. Rust took it out. The GMC was a steal, amazing trucks and the Eagle was over priced but always wanted one. Really cool.
@richonsound6531
11 ай бұрын
Man, that AMC Eagle was almost as majestic as Brendan’s red beard. Almost.
@boggy7665
10 ай бұрын
The Eagle brand was created by Chrysler for former AMC dealers to have a label to sell cars under, in addition to the Jeep brand which had always been separate from the AMC brand. Jeep/Eagle dealers had Americanized Renault cars (Medallion and Premier) that Chrysler was contractually obligated to build and sell for a while. They had a/some Mitsubishis (Talon...?). And some Chryslers too after the Renault cars were retired.
@IKhanNot
9 ай бұрын
I'd love one of those Eagles. Would be a great winter beater.
@FrankySilverFace
11 ай бұрын
All 3 were buys for me. Great show guys!
@Perich29
11 ай бұрын
1:25 that was the car that was used in Back to the future where Jenifer Father was driving.
@richfarfugnuven6308
11 ай бұрын
GMT 800 has the most comfie, lounge chair seats of all time. My '02 Suburban was my most comfortable long range road trip car of all time...
@markryl-kuchar2373
11 ай бұрын
I’ve driven and ridden in leather and cloth gmt 400 and gmt 800 suburbans and Yukons, all 4 were extremely comfortable seats over the time I was in them
@jonzaremba
11 ай бұрын
That Datsun was great
@theroamingcolt
11 ай бұрын
LOVE this series! Would've bought any 3 of those
@GreenSigmaTH
11 ай бұрын
That Eagle may be tired, but considering it's the same engine they were using in Jeeps up until maybe a decade or so ago, they're easy to work on and to get parts for. Besides, you just don't SEE AMC Eagles these days, I really wanted one of these as my first car here in Michigan because I wanted a classic that could be driven in the snow and not a Jeep Wrangler or a bigger 4X4, just couldn't find one. These AMC Eagles are definitely a slept-on classic that one day will become rather desirable, so should definitely get one while you still can! Edit: My guess about why the Yukon went for so little was BECAUSE the odometer was broken, not knowing the exact mileage of the vehicle can be a bit of a red flag to a lot of bidders.
@MrSaabviggen
11 ай бұрын
love my 86 wagon its my daily driver its lifted bigger wheels etc cant go anywhere without questions or storys about them
@DVYoda
11 ай бұрын
Had a buddy who had an Eagle back in the early 90's when we all lived in Summit County... We would snow off-road it... Also, don't forget about the "Gremlin" body style Eagle...
@cub1009
11 ай бұрын
The 5.3lv8 from that era is very reliable. It's pretty common to see them with over 300k miles. Once in a while one will roll in with over 500k miles.
@richkar1127
10 ай бұрын
My 02 Sierra has 316k. Daily driven around 90 miles 5 days a week now.
@cub1009
10 ай бұрын
@@richkar1127 Awesome to hear! I've put 130k miles on my 06 in 8 years. I purchased with 30k miles and I'm up to 160k now. It's been a great truck and the 5.3l has been reliable the entire time.
@johninama585
11 ай бұрын
AMC was always cash strapped and just kept things going longer than most companies. The Eagle is the 4WD version of the Concord, which is just a mild update of the Hornet. My mom had a Hornet Sportabout wagon that looked exactly like this Eagle from the A-pillar back, maybe more. I mean, it had a different front end with two round lights but that's really the only difference (except for the ride height). It even had the same interior. I think it was from the early 70s. So this basic platform has been around for a while!
@FlowStateNewOrleans
11 ай бұрын
I have a VW Golf Alltrack almost entirely because the Eagle made me fall in love with AWD wagons when I was a kid.
@JoshKetchum
11 ай бұрын
Yall never even MENTIONED the AMC Eagle Hatchback! The COUPE/HATCHBACK was awesome :)
@stevestanton3083
11 ай бұрын
Best series on the channel. I will look for the next one.
@74MaverickMan
11 ай бұрын
All that Eagle needed was a junkyard 4.0 from a Jeep. Even better if the 4.2 crank is still good. Rebuild the 4.0 with the 4.2 crank and maybe a small cam and it's a 250hp 300lbft super reliable family wagon. Will get you anywhere and a 3 inch lift(add a leaf and a spacer maybe $150)to fit some 30x9.50r15 tires. Also s10 or fwd caddy front CV axle handle articulation better. Wouldn't cost a good mechanic another $2000 to make it a nice off-road cruiser. You can go wild with coilovers and 4 links, subframe connectors, np231 tcase, Ford 8.8 axles, and a turbo. Still would be under $15,000 to build something that rides like a roomier Bronco Sport and wheels like a non Squatch full size Bronco. Add a locker to the rear and solid axle swap the front with a long arm XJ kit and you are still way under $20k unless you blow it on rims. They also have muscle car lineage from the AMC Hornet as well as Baja and Rally credentials.
@st-dm5mr
10 ай бұрын
The crumble zone for that rear bumper is the car that hits it.
@jsSeJaMs
11 ай бұрын
Nice flatbed Cateye at 16:39 y’all drove past
@nealewalter
11 ай бұрын
I had 2 dr hatch, SX4. Great big straight 6. At the time weighed more than my dodge grand caravan. I think it was a 79. In Canada all were factory ziebarted, so no rust in regions where car would rust out. Change oil, just slide underneath. Mine was all wheel drive all the time.
@garretlewis4103
11 ай бұрын
I remember the AMC Eagle and the Datsun. Seeing that Yukon made me really miss the 1997 Tahoe that I had.
@maddhatter3564
10 ай бұрын
my first 4X4 was an 80 eagle wagon. good car but hard to get parts for and the full time 4x4 limited it to 15 mpg.note, the 80 eagle didnt have the 2wd switch.
@danthompson1467
11 ай бұрын
Boys I worked on the Eagles when they where brand new it was a great car ahead of its time
@JayElement13
11 ай бұрын
That AMC is the OG crossover
@thebeast9606
11 ай бұрын
I see a decent amount of AMC Eagles here in Minnesota, but there is one guy who has a 1985 (I believe) in completely mint condition, and he drives it all year round. It goes through the snow just as well or better in some cases than many of the new CUVs, even better than some SUVs.
@wushock92
11 ай бұрын
Someone got a steal on that Yukon XL. My 99 with the 5.7 isn't anywhere near that good of shape but I'll drive it until it won't go anymore.
@Freddy37022
11 ай бұрын
My brother had 1 of those AMC wagons about 10 years ago he got for $500, it was a POS then, it’s a miracle that is still alive
@knitterscheidt
11 ай бұрын
wow that change for the Yukon, somebody went home smiling that day!
@gradycampbell9933
11 ай бұрын
that 4.2 is one of my favorite sounding engines. unfortunately in NY nothing that has one of those motors really goes for pocket change
@IraqVet0608
11 ай бұрын
I saw one of the cleanest eagles I’ve ever seen back in Aug. I started researching them a bit. Man, people think they are gold!
@dannykrauskopf7404
11 ай бұрын
Excellent episode!!! You guys Rock!!! 😁
@monsta3038
11 ай бұрын
Eagles are very capable I've had several the only problem is no low range but it's only needed for really steep climbing, but three foot snow won't stop them
@bikingD
11 ай бұрын
AMC Eagle also came in a hatchback and Kammback that you didn't mention. Also last AMC Eagles not so all American as were built at the old AMC plant in Brampton Ontario Canada at the corner of Steeles and Kennedy rd.
@Kristian_Saile
11 ай бұрын
Those gmt800’s are the sweet spot of great SUV’s. I had a 2500 and so regret selling that thing. The 1500’s had such a great ride, no AFM bs, only weak spot really was the 1500 trans, 4l60E but those can be built to be more durable. Just great money to value propositions all around fir a highly useful, comfortable, practical vehicle.
@kevinomura5251
11 ай бұрын
I'd go for the AMC Eagle as well. I owned a Datsun 720 long bed and then a Nissan King Cab. If you look at the one they showed note the black areas along the lower door and bed. On the Datsun the bed was made in two parts with a seam running along the top edge of that black 'trim' that seam always rusted out. Also though I saw the passenger door lower part flopping about. Rust killed those trucks.
@jeepinspence
11 ай бұрын
There was a 2 door hatchback as well. I think it was the best looking one.
@jeepinspence
11 ай бұрын
My sister had a white eagle sedan for awhile. It was a neat car but this one had a weird overheating issue. It would overheat on the highway intermittently. She got afraid of it and traded it off.
@WesleyMercury91
11 ай бұрын
I’m loving this series!
@BurntTransGarage
11 ай бұрын
My dad's daily is still a 96 Suburban (GMT400). It's on its 3rd engine and transmission, but he won't let it go.
@ROBinJVILLE
11 ай бұрын
I don’t care how bad the Eagle was running, I’d buy it immediately
@mirthenary
11 ай бұрын
My uncle had an AMC Eagle for the longest time then he replaced it with a late 90s Plymouth Voyager. What can I say, he's cheap I almost forgot he also had a Gremlin
@waggitnshaggit6592
11 ай бұрын
Your uncle sounds like a cool cat
@johnfluckiger9693
11 ай бұрын
The AMC Eagles are not a cheap vehicle and its because of shows like this that show how crazy awesome they still are
@johnanchovie2b
11 ай бұрын
Really liked the GMC and the Datsun. Would have bought the GMC at that price all day long.
@jasonnaimie5465
11 ай бұрын
I am glad to see you finally got a true american 4x4 on the classics program, i have been waiting for a review on the Amc eagle. i do think it would a great addition to tfl. and its fleet if a better one could be found.
@baddrivercam
11 ай бұрын
A much nicer example fir sale in Phippsburg, CO. A 1984 sedan version. They are asking 4,500.
@carlbeaver7112
11 ай бұрын
I recall when Idaho Springs had a few Eagle Wagons. I used to work at Midas on West Colfax at the time. Those were the most beat up, POS cars imaginable for driving around IS and over the OMG Road, etc. Yes, the powertrain was brilliant, for the time. However, the vehicle was not up to the duty for which it was being used. Just another case of people with no experience being placed in charge of a government service.
@lanceripplinger8352
11 ай бұрын
Love this series, great job!
@fscottgray9784
11 ай бұрын
Dodge Durango can be purchased very cheap and are solid vehicles.
@cham2135
11 ай бұрын
If you search around, you can find the gmc/chevy with rear “barn doors” much better than the hatch rear end
@howardkerr8174
11 ай бұрын
Guys: pretty much every (mainstream) car manufacturer offered at least one AWD model in the 80s-early 90s. Ford offered an AWD Tempo, Mercury an AWD Topaz. GM had an AWD Pontiac 6000. Toyota had an AWD Camry, Corolla, Tercel,and Celica. Nissan and AWD Stanza and Honda an AWD Civic. Chrysler offered AWD versions of it's captive imports as well as its minivans. Even VW eventually offered AWD/Synchro variants of nearly every model they sold in the U.S.
@brendanao
11 ай бұрын
I said that it was the first one manufactured in the US. Which is true my friend.
@ToyotaSubieDude
11 ай бұрын
Man, I really miss my 81’ Datsun 720. It was a great truck until it started having a bunch of issues because of its age. I’m no mechanic, so I had to to junk it.
@Julian-do7bv
11 ай бұрын
That AMC was rough but with a little love it would be so nice a good interior makes it worth more
@rolo1034
11 ай бұрын
That eagle really reminds me of the subaru L series wagon (a brumby/brat in wagon form) always loved those and this eagle is super interesting!
@joeym1635
11 ай бұрын
Offroad 4x4 Wagons are amazing 🤩
@TreeFeller4Life
10 ай бұрын
I believe Dennis Collins purchased the exact same car, color and all, a while back. It was basically MINT condition!! It SHITS on Subaru’s!! 😂
@BradleyRayMilner
11 ай бұрын
That Eagle is so cool! I've never seen on before...
@scottyellis3442
10 ай бұрын
I'd bought the AMC for that price, with some work it would be a cool car. The Datsun is a nice tough little truck, my buddy had one very similar to that one. And the GMC I wouldn't have for any price.
@STB-jh7od
11 ай бұрын
I love the old AMC Eagles, esp. the two-door hatchback!
@hawktb9
11 ай бұрын
I'd definitely BUY the AMC Eagle mainly because it's a CUV that can be worked on without having the annoying modern computers getting in the way. As for the Datsun, that's as old-school as you can get before the Frontier came on the scene. That one is especially better in manual transmission for better gearing while off road. Moving on to the Yukon... Let's say that the GMT800 line of the GM full size trucks are what I considered the "sweet spot" for GM's trucks for just about everything, including fuel mileage. The only thing that nags me about the GMT800 series is the 4L60E transmissions that blow out far too soon, and I've been told that people had swapped them out with the more robust 4L80E. I love the VORTEC motors in these trucks because they are so easy to work on.
@thetalkingboard
11 ай бұрын
Finally! Another video with Kase! More please.
@ohioguy4326
11 ай бұрын
When ever I see a new Subaru Outback Wilderness, I think of the AMC. Has the same cool funky look to it.
@ShaunSavage-kl9pd
11 ай бұрын
Amc eagle 4x4 with four speed manual. My dream car
@rpm773
11 ай бұрын
Sure, you could find a *nice* AMC Eagle wagon, but would you really get the whole experience that the one in the video offers?
@Freddy37022
11 ай бұрын
I had a truck like that Datsun years ago, many holes in floor I don’t think you’ll find parts to repair…. Unless you find some in junk yard
@HoosierDaddy_
11 ай бұрын
Good picks on this one!
@mistert1097
11 ай бұрын
I did drivers ed. in an AMC Eagle wagon donated from a local AMC dealer-I'm getting old !
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