I guess I also forgot to mention that Kei trucks are $6k over here for a bare bones stripped model. My Atoz cost only $2,800 if that gives you an idea of the price gap. Kubotas are $8k.
I thought about it (diesel swap), but there are a few main problems that I've seen with swapping the Atoz, mainly it's space. Even the little petrol 800cc barely fits (this car is very annoying to repair), and then there's the issue of the transmission which has a cast in bellhousing. Of course it wouldn't be a problem if Hyundai had a same bell pattern diesel, but they don't, and I don't see an adapter being able to fit either.
It's alright, I'm not suffering with the fuel mileage, I only find it annoying. If I can break 30 mpg again I think I'll call it good and live with it. After all, the Ranger is pretty terrible as well.
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1988 Honda Super Cub 50cc
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