Another guy confused about diesel

Jimbee wrote:
Hey All,

Not trying to add to the "Diesel vs Gas" debate, but like many other readers who are contemplating the Diesel upgrade I'm confused about just how needy the new Diesels are. In my area diesel is pretty much 70 to 90 cents per gallon more. I'm ok with that if the mileage is better and helps offset that difference. But what about all the various fuel additives I see on the shelves at the auto parts stores? Are they really necessary? Cold weather anti-wax/gel build up? Hot weather fungicides? Monthly fuel filter changes?
Temperamental fuel pumps that disintegrate and ruin the engine and aren't covered under warranty?

I love the idea of diesel power but the fear factor sure makes it hard to come up with the extra $10K.

Hard to choose sides of the fence!

My take is this...

If you plan on keeping the truck for an extended time at least 5-7 years) and you want to have a capable truck with good resale value when you do sell it, get the diesel.

If you trade every couple years or are planning on leasing, get the gas motor.

Diesels are a long term investment. Mine is a 1997 Ford 7.3 and it looks and runs as good as the day I bought it. Sure, maintenance and fuel is more but with me, I plan on running it at least another 5 years and every year it appreciates in value. It's worth right now, 75% of what I paid for it in '97.