Searching for wisdom

[travisjoe]

I am in the market for a 4x4 Suburban in which I would like to someday put a diesel engine into. In the past I have settled for vehicles rather than finding the one I absolutely want, and have overlooked things like rust when blinded by "potential". I share a daily with my wife and don't have a healthy budget so I have plenty of time to avoid mistakes. What are some things to look out for and how can I determine "what its worth".