Get an old 12 valve. You should be able to get a good one at that price. u will love it, Especially since you are into old Benzes, its simple as an om617 but you can actually tune very easily and pull really good power.

And u can get all sorts of parts and support easily

But i too like that body style in the 96 crew cab. 7800 is a good price for that i think but ya id never buy a chevy diesel

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