Here is what I would do, if I had the same priorities you seem to have.
Ready?
Buy what you want, and then try to get maximum MPG out of it.
I would start w/ a diesel. Why? There are several reasons - including mileage and massive torque when/where you need it.
But, I would not expect it to get great gas mileage; nothing like some of the astounding numbers people on this forum get. Still, set up properly, and old K5 without a suspension lift and without massive tires should do OK, and you'd be smiling while doing it.
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