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    John KinnaneJohn Kinnane
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      😛 G’day Eric, saw your vid on replacing the Subaru. I think that If you can manage to get a older “carbed” car it would be a great learning tool. The other way is tdi as here in Aust. there are more smaller deseil cars being driven the same as it has been in Europe for years and as you said bio deseil will come into effect on a larger scale, simply because of the price fuel will be in the future. On a purely selfish note it would be good if you managed to secure a older 4WD turbo deseil as I have one that is a mitubishi show gun and is about 13 yo. Anyway I am sure what ever you get I will still enjoy the videos, and I have to say Eric I love your honesty.

      Regards Johnno. PS look on your email.

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    • #563262
      cnorth5863cnorth5863
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        Please, please, please get a mid 80s or late 70 jeep yj or cj5 or 7. So much room for you to get the camera In place for good shots. 4 wheel drive…Dana 30 an 35 axels. Suspension lifts..etc. It would be awesome!

        #563274
        tobbsitobbsi
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          Hi Eric! If you could get a hold of a diesel powered car that would be awesome! here in Europe diesels are climbing in sale big time and today there are actually really good. For personal reasons it would be great if you bought a 80’s Porsche. However I know it perhaps wouldn’t be practical for you 😀 Keep up the great videos! Best regards from Sweden.

          #563286
          EricTheCarGuy 1EricTheCarGuy
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            While searching for a new vehicle I’ve found that diesels aren’t that easy to find where I live. The ones that I do find are trucks and they are bigger that what I would need for the most part, 3/4 ton and above. Not to mention most diesel trucks that are worth a crap are beyond my budget for the next vehicle. I have only found 2 diesel cars that I would consider and both of those were pretty old and worn out. Having a diesel vehicle would be great, I’m just having a hard time tracking one down that’s in my price range that’s worth buying.

            #563366
            ChrisChris
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              While searching for a new vehicle I’ve found that diesels aren’t that easy to find where I live. The ones that I do find are trucks and they are bigger that what I would need for the most part, 3/4 ton and above. Not to mention most diesel trucks that are worth a crap are beyond my budget for the next vehicle. I have only found 2 diesel cars that I would consider and both of those were pretty old and worn out. Having a diesel vehicle would be great, I’m just having a hard time tracking one down that’s in my price range that’s worth buying.

              Eric I just watched your video on ETCG(as I always do)and I was practically forced to comment. I am always on the search for the best and most practical vehicle.

              I have heard you previously mention an interest in diesel vehicles which is something I share interest in as well. The tdi vw cars are great. For the money you have to work with the best vw you could get would be an older body style Passat. Make sure it is a manual transmission. The newer style Jetta, gulf, and beatle will be much to expensive.

              The Mercedes are great cars. 240d is too slow. older 300td is better but the one with real power seems to be the 300sdl or 350sdl. I had a 350sdl for a very short time. The 350sdl has the bigger 3.5 liter engine. Some people will argue that the 3.5 engine is trouble but it seems to me that there were a few issues early on but they were mostly solved. When looking for one make sure it does not use oil or smoke more than normal. The 3.0 engine is the most loved Mercedes diesel engine. There are some nice looking 300 diesels with the more modern body style from 1987 to the early 1990’s. Also early to mid 1990’s 350 s class with diesel option. One that I seriously considered was the 1998-1999 e300 Diesel. This is a modern looking car with and inline 6 and the last manual injection car. These are $4000-7500 depending on condition and mileage.

              Remember the Mercedes are generally 25mpg-35 and the vw are 40mpg-55.

              As far as a diesel truck the usa is not the best as far as options on 1500 size diesels. There is a new ram 1500 diesel but with the price tag at over $50,000 they have effectively out priced themselves.

              In Europe, Australia, and EVEN CANADA they get diesel Toyotas which are hands down the best small diesel trucks. (I am a Toyota guy). I just sold my 1995 Toyota pickup(last year of the 22re four cylinder)4×4 5 speed. That is a truck I would highly recommend but be aware that the four cylinder is not much for power but gets good fuel mileage. On the highway I got 23.5mpg around town 17 and 18 but I could have gotten better if I kept my foot out of it. These trucks are hard to break. Rust is their one weakness so check the frame inside and out(they are fully boxed). In front of the leaf spring hangers is a common spot. I have seen the newer toacomas on craigslist for $3000-4000 for single cab 4×4 stick in my area(central nj). You have to be patient though as these trucks are very popular.

              I just replaced my Toyota with a 2001 dodge ram 2500 quadcab diesel 4×4 automatic. I got the truck for $3,200 which is a screaming deal but it needs some tlc. Only 143,000 miles. The fuel mileage is good but not in stop and go traffic. If you keep it moving at a steady pace even at lower speeds you can easily get 18-21 mpg with a light foot on the throttle. With all the power this truck makes there is not much of a need to step on it hard unless for fun. These trucks are very difficult to find for cheap. A 1994-1998 with the 12 valve manual injection engine will be cheaper and very easily can be made to run on vegi oil, waste engine, or trans oil. I am not a vegi oil fan. You have better access to waste engine oil anyway. The is mixed with straight diesel fuel and not run straight like vegi but the problems avoided by not using vegi are worth it.

              If you are up for a project then read on. There is a company that offers a vw diesel engine conversion for Suzuki trucks and Toyota pick ups. I would buy a Toyota pick up and convert it to a vw diesel. Since it will be low on power I would upgrade the injectors, lift pump, and the turbo. What you will have in the end will be a small truck that gets mid 20s as far a mpg and 30 on the highway. If should last forever as long as you rust proof it with some POR 15 or similar. Eastwood sells a rubberizer and rust proofer all-in-one in a spray can. Conversion from acme adaports http://www.acmeadapters.com/store_engine.php

              Old cars are fun. Maybe a muscle car but are you going to drive it everyday? I have seen friends get fox body mustangs to older muscle and it just does not work out unless it is a weekend car. Don’t get me wrong they are a ton of fun and what sounds better than a rumbling v8? Nothing. Fuel mileage sucks and you will constantly be repairing it. With the other vehicles mentioned you have to make some repairs as with any vehicles but hopefully they will leave you with more time to make improvements.

              Keep us posted on your thoughts Eric.

              Chris

              #563414
              EricTheCarGuy 1EricTheCarGuy
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                Lots of people chomping at the bit for a diesel vehicle. Something to consider for sure.

                #563421
                ChrisChris
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                  Are you looking to buy something to use for a specific purpose? If so what will it be? What does it need to do? Or are you buying something just to work on for the channel? Are you going to be driving it everyday?

                  #563427
                  EricTheCarGuy 1EricTheCarGuy
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                    [quote=”chrisorbics” post=79468]Are you looking to buy something to use for a specific purpose? If so what will it be? What does it need to do? Or are you buying something just to work on for the channel? Are you going to be driving it everyday?[/quote]

                    I think this should answer your question.

                    #563431
                    college mancollege man
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                      Anything 1960’s through 1972 American muscle. 👿

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