[blackdeek2006]

My father has an 88 with the 4cyl that now has 125K on it. It was bought pretty much bare bones (no fancy options) as an all around truck and for plowing in the winter. Had a 7' plow on it and has gotten beat on good for the last 18yrs. the plow blade is rusted right through and so is the bed, but it still starts everytime. Unfortunately, with the condition of the plow, i think the first storm we have this year is going to destroy it.

I have an 04 6cyl and it does have more power at higher speeds and the fuel econo is comparable. Good luck with either choice.