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Reliability cancels out FE concerns. Suspension bushing replacement, as well as body to frame bushings would be one of my first changes. Best shock absorbers. Springs and steer components are likely in need of replacement. Upgraded anti roll bars. Slightly wider rims and using police spec radial tire size.
I had a few wagons along the way. Hitting 20-mpg would be a chore. As a gear and people mover it's a nice way to travel.
But a 25-yr old vehicle is going to be plagued more by reliability concerns as said. I'd find a good cruise control set speed and otherwise learn how to drive it. Control the number of accel and decel events and keep trip planning as a high priority. When and where to stop on a trip is gold.
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