i have a 94 chevy ext cab stepside with te lame ol 305 and its got 246k miles. i get 17-21 mpg on the highway and 14-17 in city. runs jus as good as the day my dad bought it brand new! its got a 5-7 drop with airbag rear and it tows 1 or 2 bikes great! chevy all the way. i beat on it too at times... show me a ford that lasts like that and i dont want a my dads friend story!