[njsteve]

I'm an old timer with my '95 K2500 diesel 8600 GVW 'Burb that I bought new back in the day. Last year I replaced the original 6.5 with a modern AM/Gen 6.5 from the HUMVEE upfit line in Ohio. Runs 18 to 1 compression instead of 23 to 1, so you can use more boost reliably. (I only run about 12 psi). Best mileage so far is 19.5 mpg highway. Gets around 10 mpg towing my 24 foot trailer with a car inside. I love this old truck. I even had my own decals made up to resemble the factory "6.5 Diesel Turbo".

The main problem with the 6.5's is that you have to become your own expert on them There aren't many mechanics still around who know how to diagnose issues without just throwing parts at them (i.e. injection pumps). There's some great websites out there for fans of these old crates. People see this body style more and more as collector items now, than actual work trucks.

I paid 38K for it 23 years ago. It's been paid off for 22 years. :-)

Just thought I'd ramble a bit.

I drove through the dealer lot the other day and saw some new Suburbans with $90,000+ window stickers. HOLY CRAP!!!! That's just insane.