The 98 3500 is already trashed. The bed is missing, the cab is rusty, the tires are bald, the brakes are shot, the front axle doesn't engage, and the front end is worn out. Too much $ to fix it compared to the value of the cummins, the trans and the dana 80. The powerstroke van is actually in very good shape for it's age, but no one wants to pay much for a 22 year old cube van.

So the 97 powerstroke isn't much of a motor you think? Or is it brand loyalty that's the issue? THe cummins has very little electronics, so that's a plus. I like stuff I can fix and maintain my self, and i'm no computer/electronics wizzard.