buying a blue bird

[krminyl@...]

Dan,

From what I've learned over the past few yrs, the non-turbo 3208 is still a
great motor...just don't expect to pass the joggers running up the
hills....it's slow, but predictable....the turbo'd motor was a great
improvement for
hill climbing and higher altitudes, as you would expect with any turbo engine,
especially a diesel. I would think the turbo'd 3208 would be a advantage,
but will typically cost more....maintenance wise, it you don't have it, it
wont break.

The n/a 3208 will get you better fuel economy, but it is a dog (from what I
hear). Most owners have the attitude of "Hurry?...not me....I can smell the
flowers and the trees...just don't follow too close behind me!!".

Hey, if the price is right, and it's in good shape, and you like it...buy
it. Make sure the batteries are good, and the tires are safe (good tread, and
no older than 7 or so yrs).

Kevin McKeown
Yorba Linda, CA
1986 38' PT


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