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Old 12-26-2012, 02:51 AM   #14 (permalink)
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It's all about Diesel
 
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Originally Posted by Rusty Marina View Post
I've narrowed the choices down to a few :

80-90s Fords with the reliable 300, decent mpg potential but the 5 speed Mazda I'm told is junk.

88-90 something Chevy f/s with a 4.3 V6 , seems a 5 speed with that combo would be a good pick.

Or even a 6.2 or 6.5 diesel, not powerful but 22 mpg potential with the ability to pull a mild load.
Altough I'm a Chevy guy I'd rather get a Cummins over a 6.2 or a 6.5 anytime. Could even consider to swap a 4BT (or an Isuzu 4BD1-T) into a Chevy...
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