that is way steep -- hell, look on ebay or a junk yard to find one for LOTS cheaper...

i'd prolly go for the nissan if I were good at swapping engines and all, but since I'm not, I'd prolly get teh ford, unless the mileage is quite a big differnet.. .then woudl try the nissan

 

What about a jeep Diesel Engine......

 

i wanna stay away from conversions for now.. i have a 4.3 diesel i could swap over

 

Is the ford engine the inline 300? If it is, a 3.9 cummins is almost a complete drop in as long as you get one with the ford manual adapter plate. You can usually get a 3.9 for around $1700.

 

I'm not much of a car driver either, BUT, when I get almost 55mpg with my rabbit and it cost me about $20 bucks every 2 weeks to fill it, I don't mind being a pus! I'm laughing all the way to the bank!

 

summer here now. i have the bike out.. thats helping the wallet a bit