Vulcanmars wrote:
A major factor often overlooked is ownership cost. $4K more to purchase (6-8 for full size trucks), 2-3 times more for routine services, def fluid, etc.
Cost of ownership?? How quickly that comes up in the gas vs. diesel debate, yet many buyers happily spend thousands for the top trim levels with leather heated seats, power folding mirrors, killer stereo and a NAV system that is out of date in a few yrs. What about that cost of ownership? DEF costs between 2/10ths and 4/10ths of a penny per mile. Routine services simply don't cost 2-3 times more than a gasser.
Now if you stated that major repairs cost more, then I agree. But then major repairs on a turbo gasser are going to be higher also. Buy the right tool for the job, mid size or full size. If you can afford new with all the extras, great. Otherwise, get the right tool w/o the extras or used.
