greydawg00 wrote:
I think you have all convinced me. The 250 seems safer all around. Now gas vs diesel I think the diesel is not worth the extra cost for the weight I am towing. I don't expect to go bigger anytime soon. Also based on fuel cost, maint cost and mpg, the diesel only saves me about $300 per year so i would have to use it for 26 years to recoup the $8000 premium. And that is with todays prices in Austin.
Gas Diesel
Cost/gal $2.50 $2.75
MPG City 13 16
Towing 9 12
Hwy 16 20
Maintenace $0.00955 $0.0276
Any thoughts?
Good thinking. The diesel option is your decision. I have the 6.2 with 3:73s and pulling over 10k, I wouldn't hesitate to take it anywhere.
I didn't see the need spending $10k+ for a diesel when the 6.2 would meet my needs. If I were to get a heavier 5th wheel I would consider either changing gears to 4:30s or finding a gently used diesel (maybe).
