I think when all the arguments you just initiated are through, the consensus will be that Diesals (DPs) are a little more expensive to own and maintain than Gassers. Almost all who actually have owned either a DP or both a gasser and a DP will tell you that the DP is worth the expense and close to none of them would go back to a gasser. They will tell you to buy an older high end DP preferably with a tag, because fit and finish, luxuries, ride and just about everything is better in a high end DP. Don't buy either new because of extreme depreciation in the first 2-3 years. Did I miss anything? LOL have fun looking and you will love whatever you buy, oh yeah! Floor plan is most important to some! LOL