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Space Truckin' · 01-13-2011, 09:20 PM

It really depends on exactly what you plan on doing with it. I run a '91 2wd with the Regency package and, for an "around the town" or highway vehicle, its great. It rides just like my '74 Sedan DeVille! A bit tough to find a parking spot in downtown though.

I would look for a TBI model if I were you, they get better mileage, are easy to upgrade, and offer better drive-ability at any altitude/attitude. They are also really simple, easier than dealing with a carb IMHO. The downside to the 2wd is it's off road performance but it's not bad by any means if you run suitable tires and don't get WAY off the beaten path. They can also be just as economical as any small to medium SUV with proper maintenance. With a little bit of modification mine gets 23-25 mpg, with the same mods my old '89 4x4 got 18-22 mpg. Both were automatics and the 4x4 had 32x11.50 BF Goodrich T/A KO's and went anywhere I pointed it on road or off! Both of mine tow a small 4 horse trailer or the 26' pontoon boat just fine as long as I don't try to do more than about 65 mph and STAY OUT OF OVERDRIVE! The 700r4 trans is a little weak on OD and you will burn it up if you try to tow much of anything in top gear. A transmission cooler (NOT the one in the radiator) is a must for these trannys. Most of the ones I see already have one but make sure you put one in if not, they are cheap and easy insurance especially compared to a $1200-1500 transmission overhaul!

Wow just saw the date on this! Oh well maybe somebody will get use out of it. And as far as parts go Texas has plenty of them used and the parts houses still stock most stuff new. I redid my entire brake system from the soft lines to the pads and a new MC for $145, ALL new parts, even the calipers and wheel cylinders. The cheapest way though is to buy a parts truck, if you have the room.

01-13-2011, 09:20 PM	#22
Space Truckin' Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27	Re: Better for HWY driving? It really depends on exactly what you plan on doing with it. I run a '91 2wd with the Regency package and, for an "around the town" or highway vehicle, its great. It rides just like my '74 Sedan DeVille! A bit tough to find a parking spot in downtown though. I would look for a TBI model if I were you, they get better mileage, are easy to upgrade, and offer better drive-ability at any altitude/attitude. They are also really simple, easier than dealing with a carb IMHO. The downside to the 2wd is it's off road performance but it's not bad by any means if you run suitable tires and don't get WAY off the beaten path. They can also be just as economical as any small to medium SUV with proper maintenance. With a little bit of modification mine gets 23-25 mpg, with the same mods my old '89 4x4 got 18-22 mpg. Both were automatics and the 4x4 had 32x11.50 BF Goodrich T/A KO's and went anywhere I pointed it on road or off! Both of mine tow a small 4 horse trailer or the 26' pontoon boat just fine as long as I don't try to do more than about 65 mph and STAY OUT OF OVERDRIVE! The 700r4 trans is a little weak on OD and you will burn it up if you try to tow much of anything in top gear. A transmission cooler (NOT the one in the radiator) is a must for these trannys. Most of the ones I see already have one but make sure you put one in if not, they are cheap and easy insurance especially compared to a $1200-1500 transmission overhaul! Wow just saw the date on this! Oh well maybe somebody will get use out of it. And as far as parts go Texas has plenty of them used and the parts houses still stock most stuff new. I redid my entire brake system from the soft lines to the pads and a new MC for $145, ALL new parts, even the calipers and wheel cylinders. The cheapest way though is to buy a parts truck, if you have the room. Last edited by Space Truckin'; 01-13-2011 at 09:34 PM.