1983 crew cab diesel

[jesdude7789]

I've never owned a diesel but I've thought about it in the past for the better mileage and more torque and all that. But I really want a crew cab and I found an 83 model on craigslist and wanted y'all tell me what you think. being used to gasoline vehicles, what can i expect as far as cost to operate and stuff like that? Are these diesels good and dependable enough compared to my current TBI setup? I do have pretty good mechanical skills over all but I just never have touched a diesel motor for repairs or maintenance at all..

http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/2763612153.html