Opinions - Trucks

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In a message dated 3/16/03 5:40:24 PM Eastern Standard Time,
quattro-request at audifans.com writes:
As mentioned by another lister the 4.3 is a good motor, the 2.8 is not. There
is some salvation if the price is right. Chevy now offers a replacement
"crate engine" at 3.4 liters. This cures the 2.8's problems, and adds 40
horse. There are plentiful V-8 kits. Nothing good to say about Rangers
(personal opinion)
Tom Faust

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> Gotta a question that's NAC.  Hope you folks will indulge.
>
> Thinking of dumping my 88 80q for a 4x4 Ranger/S10/etc type pickmeup truck.
> Been looking for something in the less than $5k range and have seen some
> that are about 7-10 years old with an average of 150K miles.  I've heard
> that these things are fairly reliable and robust.  What's the list opinion?
>