Outer Limits 4x4 Board

I have the opportunity to pick up a very cheap 1993 Turbo diesel 4Runner.
I already have a Holden V6 (formerly 22r ) powered 1991 petrol 4Runner so I am familiar with how these go.
Anyone on the forums owned or own a turbo diesel and what are they like?

Acceleration, towing etc?
Any common probs to look out for.
The car I am looking at has a cooked diff (did'nt look but you can smell the stinkin diff oil).


Thanks.

Turns out it is 1990 2-LT Surf.
In great nick. Only the axle seals were leaking (blocked diff breather).
Apart from the sunroof (cable and I wold not use it anyway), everything works.

So I bought it.

Thanks for all the helpful responses....lol


(tumbleweeds rolls past.........)

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