i was gonna say a 1g dsm. if you are looking for performance and you dont have a lot of money a 1g dsm is the way to go. but if you need a car to be reliable, dont buy a dsm dude. especially for 2500 be cause it would probably have close or over 100, 000 miles on it and shit just breaks down. alternator, starter, trannys get notchy, they tick. they arent a great car to havce unless you are somewhat mechanically skilled. and you will put money into fixing them. i say try to find like and old stock civic or something. very reliable and economical. plus if you ever come across some real money you can always do a nice swap.