Most reliable,'89 sub 6.2 or 90's 6.5 TD Sub?

[442john]

I have a 1989 6.2 Diesel with arround 82000 actual miles on it. It runs and drives great, but I thought I might get a newer body stlye 6.5 TD. I like the power the turbo gives and the newer stlye body, but my wife thinks the interior is smaller, are they? What do you'll think, should I look into a newer 6.5 or are they more trouble? Thanks and God bless

[john8662]

Stick with the 6.2L, the 6.5 burbs were mainly setup for pulling and have poor gearing for crusing around for fuel economy.

J

[moondoggie]

Good Day!

"...my wife thinks the interior is smaller, are they?" Maybe, but still plenty for my needs.

"What do you'll think, should I look into a newer 6.5 or are they more trouble?" Beyond any shadow of doubt, your older 6.2 is MUCH simpler & more reliable than the newer stuff. The trade-off is worth it for me - our 95 Sub has a LOT more power than the 84 & 85 Subs I've owned, ride much better, & hold out against the inevitable body rust MONDO longer.

Blessings!