6cylinders

Anyone drive one of these diesel NPR's on a regular basis?
Are they reliable?
What kind of fuel mileage do they get around town?
Tell me about these things, I've only driven 1 and it seemed way underpowered

mini14

u sacrafice power for longevity. i have something similar a hinofb1817 weighs 9800lbs empty, get 17mpg empty 14 towing 6k everyday, 5.8 4 cylinder engine. empty its like driving my 99, loaded its with 15yrds of mulch its slow.

BarryG

We have 3 at work, box trucks 2 autos and 1 manual. They get around fine for what they were made for local delivery and hauling. If you are looking for 0-60 in 10 seconds look elsewhere. Our 93 needed some pump work and the top end rebuilt a year or so ago. The transmission needed to be rebuilt around then as well. The 01's have had no issues. Other than that just normal wear and tear items. When the time comes I will buy more of them.

Raspy

I have a '95 box van NPR diesel with a five speed stick. They are very reliable, but slow. Made for around town deliveries and a bit of highway. Mine tops out at about 65 on flat ground with no headwind and a lot of patience. I usually carry about 3000 pounds or so and get about 13 MPG average.

They also come with a small block Chevy.

They are very well made and much stronger than a one ton van. I'd buy another one before buying a one ton Ford van and they are cheaper than a Ford van too. Another good choice might be a Sprinter.

It appears they can be turned up some and the timing adjusted easily because they have a Zexel pump, like a Cummins P pump.

I've noticed the newer ones have a bigger engine too, and that might be better.