Becoming diesel gunshy
I have been searching for a diesel truck to pull a to be purchased fifth wheel. After reading all of the nightmares and maintenance problems I'm concerned about future costs and down time. Do most ...
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Every vehicle has the potential to cost you a fortune these days in repairs - gas or diesel. These motorized moving things have become a bit complex. My 2014 seems to be about 60% computer and 40% vehicle.
The maintenance costs between gas and diesel are virtually insignificant IMO. Yes, the diesel will cost you a couple bucks more but when you're dealing with the purchase cost and fuel cost of modern trucks it's pretty much irrelevant. And most calm/logical heads will agree that a diesel a preferred machine for towing.
I've gone from gas to diesel and am now back in gas... mainly because I use my truck 98% of the time as a daily driver. When I'm working less and traveling more I'll likely go back to diesel. To me the purchase would depend on my budget and how I intend to use the vehicle. Don't let the vocal minority scare you away from anything.
The maintenance costs between gas and diesel are virtually insignificant IMO. Yes, the diesel will cost you a couple bucks more but when you're dealing with the purchase cost and fuel cost of modern trucks it's pretty much irrelevant. And most calm/logical heads will agree that a diesel a preferred machine for towing.
I've gone from gas to diesel and am now back in gas... mainly because I use my truck 98% of the time as a daily driver. When I'm working less and traveling more I'll likely go back to diesel. To me the purchase would depend on my budget and how I intend to use the vehicle. Don't let the vocal minority scare you away from anything.
