I have a Gen2 SWB here in OZ with the 3.0L. I just sold a Gen1 LWB with the 2.5L 4D56 ITD. I was enamored with the diesel before I bought it. No more. Too expensive to operate. Perhaps the 4M40 is a better engine. I had nothing but trouble.

Operating costs are about the same as with a gasoline engine. Better mileage with the diesel, but the fuel and all other consumables are lots more expensive. Parts are more expensive and harder to get as well.

I like my Gen2, but now that I've had it a few months, I like my 89 Raider better. For $300-350 I could put a Rostra cruise control in it. It's smaller, lighter, quicker and gets better mileage. I really dislike the cheesy plastic trim. The Rhino Hide I had painted below the trim line on my Raider is way better. The dash is not as well organized. I'm in the process of changing the drivers' seat to a bouncy - very complicated compared to the two I put in the Raider. The Paj does (did) have nice split rear seats, so I've made into a 3-seater with a box to hold all the stuff I hope not to use. I made the Raider into a 2-seater.