Best tow vehicle for our rig
We recently purchased a new travel trailer that’s 30’ long and weighs around 7500 pounds. On our way home, we realized our 2001 Chevy 1500 had a little trouble. Although it is within my threshold, it ...
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mgreene wrote:
From what I have been able to find, a comparable diesel rig would be close to 10k more. Not that I’m completely against buying a 20 year old truck, I just want as new as I can afford that will do the job needed. Most I’ve found in this price range have 200k plus and although I realize that’s not wore out for a Diesel engine, the rest of the truck has 200k miles. Looking at transmission, wheel bearings, rear end, etc. I know some people are die hard diesel and spending a few thousand for injectors and such may not be much of an issue. I’m just trying to find what’s best in the long run for our little family!
Gas or Diesel, the rest of the truck usually wears out before the engine. It's a myth from 40-50yrs ago when a gas engine was trash at 100k miles, that diesel lasts...sooo much longer.
It will cost you a bit more in gas but unless you are doing a ton of miles, the fuel savings will never make up the extra cost.
We've had both and diesel is nice but just can't justify the cost.
