made my first trip in the maxi wagon. 1983 with OD. she runs real nice. a lot smoother and quieter than I expected. very good pick up too.
anyway, I ran to Fort Worth and back. probably average speed of 75-80, mostly interstate and 4-lane. Averaged about 27.5 up and 28.5 back. Guess that is 28 MPG while pushing hard all day long. Probably 900+ miles total.
I'm guessing top speed was 90+ The speedo stopped at 85 and would not go any higher even though I can hear & feel the engine/car still accelerating. Letting off the pedal I had to give a good 4-5 count before the needle would back off of pegged at 85.
I'm really going to like this car. I always missed my 82 wagon. I foolishly let her go about 3 years ago. But was only good for under 80. Amazing what an extra gear will do.
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1983 Holiday Rambler 6.2 diesel Banks turbo...sold
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My box-stock '82 Wagon goes much higher than 85, without OD. I don't have anyplace around here where that speed is practical, however, so I don't do it very often, maybe once a month.
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Al S.
1982 Maxima diesel wagon, 2nd & 4th owner, 165k miles, rusty & burgundy/grey. Purchased 1996, SOLD 16Feb10
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Al S.
1982 Maxima diesel wagon, 2nd & 4th owner, 165k miles, rusty & burgundy/grey. Purchased 1996, SOLD 16Feb10
1983 Maxima diesel wagon, 199k miles, rusty, light yellow/light brown. SOLD 14Jul07
1981 720 SD22 (scrapped 04Sep07)
1983 Sentra CD17, 255k, bought 06Jul08, gave it away 22Jun10.
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