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Originally Posted by Seahawk
Kaisen can give you the specs, but my 1993 D90 had the V8, essentially a Buick engine.
It was excellent and not anemic in the least for on road performance in a vehicle like the D90, which is geared low, at least in 1st. I also really liked the suspension in the truck. I cruised at 75mph very comfortably.
Some of the little things (which may have been addressed in subsequent years):
- The hard top leaks, which is fine, but required adjustment every fall when I put it on.
- The roll bar, at least for mine, had to come off to fit the hardtop...not good in any roll over situation. Since the aluminum hardtop on mine offered no structural protection, I bought a second roll bar and cut it down to fit. In the picture you provided below there doesn't appear to a roll bar.
- The rag top is a joke to put on and take off. The best I could do alone was 5 minutes from convertible to fully covered. Do not expect Jeep-like convenience with the rag top. I ended up buying a small cover that easily attached and protected me from direct rain. The D90 was my daily driver.
- Electronics are placed in interesting areas: for example the cars "brain" was in the passenger side interior foot well, subject to water exposure (from the leaks) and getting kicked. I did the mode recommended by Rovers North.
Again, I'll get another one, it just won't be my DD. The only car my kids (and my nephews) have ever really roasted me about selling is the D90.
Your house and the view are a welcomed sight on this dreary Sunday in Maryland!
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The 200 & 300 Tdi diesel units are fantastic engines- but another option would be to drop a 4.6 in. Pretty sure I'll go diesel though, partly because it's really warm down there & so cold starting will never be an issue.
Hardtops are pretty much permanently affixed, and are generally leak free. I doubt I'll need a roll bar, plus it would get in the way of passengers.
If I do go ragtop, I'll probably buy a Hannibal setup.
I'll research the brain update.
House is pretty sweet- and has an apartment downstairs for additional income/guests. I plan to build a garage/carport at some point...
Thanks!
Paul.