I have to say I am impressed with my '86 F250 Diesel. It has held up as well as the Mercedes of the era and is just as easy (if not eaiser) to work on. (And parts are DIRT cheap).

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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver

1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver

1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine