1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Build

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

Originally Posted by 101Volts

Diesels are more expensive to repair if I understood correctly, but at the same time as long as they're maintained well they tend to last longer than gasoline engines?

Some parts are actually more expensive, and dealing with the injection systems is somewhat risky and must be done carefully due to the pressures involved. But they do tend to last longer than a gasser.

[101Volts]

Originally Posted by Ecky

I dunno about larger tires like 225, ... Does anyone make LLR tires in that size?

The General Grabber HTS 225/70R15s are listed as such (LRR, not "LLR".)

[MobilOne]

Just to stir the pot. Current gas engines, say Toyota, will last in excess of 300k miles.
My wife's 99 Avalon has 330k miles on it and still doesn't use enough oil between changes to require any additions. So, say it goes to 400k. (Here comes the pot stirring.) Will the amount a diesel would cost for oil and filters and more expensive batteries and fuel over what the Avalon has cost pay for a replacement used engine? I'm guessing yes.