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I just purchased my first MV, a 1985 M1009 CUCV with 67,800 miles last Saturday from an individual, I have put about 600 miles on it in about a weeks time. All in all it has proven to be a great purchase!
pros:
1. people get out of your way
2. it is always a conversation starter
3. it's paid for
4. support from this site rocks! (I had one small problem, which was answered pretty quick)see: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?t=28167
cons:
1. I remember one thing about CUCV's I can't stand no place for a coffee cup!
2. it's 23 years old and not everyone is going to be able to work on it ( I think the two batteries and dual alternators might scare them off..... lol)
3. Diesel is still a bit high priced and some of the places near my house don't sell it
4. it may have some electrical problems see above thread
5. while mine seems to drive well it does not seem to like hills so much it slows down to about 50-55mph going up steep hills, the rest of the time it can cruise about 70-75mph but I tend to keep it about 60-65
I still have not fixed the burned diode, but it seems to run fine without it (so far) anyone know what it is for?
Thanks,
Dale
pros:
1. people get out of your way
2. it is always a conversation starter
3. it's paid for
4. support from this site rocks! (I had one small problem, which was answered pretty quick)see: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?t=28167
cons:
1. I remember one thing about CUCV's I can't stand no place for a coffee cup!
2. it's 23 years old and not everyone is going to be able to work on it ( I think the two batteries and dual alternators might scare them off..... lol)
3. Diesel is still a bit high priced and some of the places near my house don't sell it
4. it may have some electrical problems see above thread
5. while mine seems to drive well it does not seem to like hills so much it slows down to about 50-55mph going up steep hills, the rest of the time it can cruise about 70-75mph but I tend to keep it about 60-65
I still have not fixed the burned diode, but it seems to run fine without it (so far) anyone know what it is for?
Thanks,
Dale
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