Considering Trade from Gasser to Diesel

nevadanick wrote:
Bumpy, you are right it is more expensive. The OP asked about maintenance costs so i posted what it costs me. I bought a dsl pickup because that is what i wanted and money wasnt a concern. I have a small gas pickup for running around town in and it costs $29 for an oil change. I dont need to do it myself and if any of you want to start an oil change business go for it.

yes, that is basically what I reported that I had read in this forum over the years. don't know why one diesel owner had to post disparaging remarks and snide comments however, when all I posted was the basic truth.
bumpy

Bumpy, you are right it is more expensive. The OP asked about maintenance costs so i posted what it costs me. I bought a dsl pickup because that is what i wanted and money wasnt a concern. I have a small gas pickup for running around town in and it costs $29 for an oil change. I dont need to do it myself and if any of you want to start an oil change business go for it.

Not in my case. I paid $7K in cash for my 99 F550 XLT with 7.3 powerstroke. For what I need it for it is far more economical than my gasser. 94 F350 with 460. Hauling and towing what I do I got 6 to 8 mpg. my powerstroke gets me 12 MPG.

Far more economical and easier to drive while hauling than my gasser.

I keep hearing opinions from those that have no experience to back up their statements.

I drive a diesel Dually because I need it to haul my 4000 lb cabover and cargo trailer, M105A3 that weighs in at 2700 empty, Up the hill to Flagstaff to Phoenix.
Was very tough in the gasser but a walk in the park in the diesel.

Here is I think another case of apples and oranges. I drove an early 99 for over 13 years. Sure it served me well, but I wonder about the statement of climbing mountains with ease. i now tow with a 6.2 gasser because it fits into my needs and budget. However I would never say that the ole 7.3 out performed the 6.2 on the road.

Gassers have a place - diesels have a place

It is a matter of weighing needs, affordability, practicality, and then sometimes whatever toots your horn. :B

nevadanick wrote:
I have a 2011 GMC dsl and it costs me $89 for an oil change which i have done every 5k mi and have the fuel filter changed every 10k mi and that runs the bill up to $129 for that service inc the oil. You dont have to do the service as often as i do if you go by the dic in the truck.

I could be wrong, but if memory serves me right, that is more expensive than it was for my gasser. :s
bumpy

I need to get into the oil changing business

I have a 2011 GMC dsl and it costs me $89 for an oil change which i have done every 5k mi and have the fuel filter changed every 10k mi and that runs the bill up to $129 for that service inc the oil. You dont have to do the service as often as i do if you go by the dic in the truck.

kw/00 wrote:
I have had both, there are pros and cons to each. Gas is simple and cheap to work on for me, diesel cost a...lot... of money to fix when broken. Buy what ya like, just know that the GM 6.0 truck that you now have will last everybit of 250k if not 300k. I dont buy into the theory that diesels last longer; its partly true, but every thing else on the truck breaks down, and most dont keep there truck past 200k anymore. So thats my thought,buy what you need and can afford and enjoy camping, because one day, we all may not be able to afford it anymore......

Great post.

This isn't the 70s when gas engines were shot at 75000mi.

Common thread among these, well, threads is that those that have owned & driven both diesel & gas give logical, balanced feedback and info whereas a) the diesel crowd who last owned a gasser in 1993 think diesel is absolutely perfect for every situation, and b) the gasser crowd who've never owned diesel think they're noisy, stinky, and you need a million dollars to maintain one.

Bumpyroad wrote:

rhagfo wrote:

It always amazes me the those that drive gassers are experts on the cost of maintenance on diesels!

only "experts" on repeating what various diesel owner's have posted in this and other forums. and a continuing subject on maintenance costs are frequently defended by those doing their own maintenance.
bumpy

Yep, repeating not actual experance, read way too many Ford forums about the 6.0 & 6.4 while likely 90% did religious maintenance at a cost, and never had a problem, others did and they have heavily tainted the gas diesel difference.
I chose to get a Cummins for reliability and ease and low cost of maintenance.

I have had both, there are pros and cons to each. Gas is simple and cheap to work on for me, diesel cost a...lot... of money to fix when broken. Buy what ya like, just know that the GM 6.0 truck that you now have will last everybit of 250k if not 300k. I dont buy into the theory that diesels last longer; its partly true, but every thing else on the truck breaks down, and most dont keep there truck past 200k anymore. So thats my thought,buy what you need and can afford and enjoy camping, because one day, we all may not be able to afford it anymore......

wnjj wrote:

mike mck wrote:
Not in my case. I paid $7K in cash for my 99 F550 XLT with 7.3 powerstroke. For what I need it for it is far more economical than my gasser. 94 F350 with 460. Hauling and towing what I do I got 6 to 8 mpg. my powerstroke gets me 12 MPG.

Far more economical and easier to drive while hauling than my gasser.

I keep hearing opinions from those that have no experience to back up their statements.

I drive a diesel Dually because I need it to haul my 4000 lb cabover and cargo trailer, M105A3 that weighs in at 2700 empty, Up the hill to Flagstaff to Phoenix.
Was very tough in the gasser but a walk in the park in the diesel.

If it's a walk in the park for a 7.3, a modern gas engine would probably have no trouble either. Your gasser experience is 20 years old.

WNJJ
Are you speaking from experience or what you think could be true. My diesel is a 1999 my gasser was a 1994. So 5 years between engines. Both electronically controlled and fuel injected. I have friends with "modern" big blocks as well as Modern diesels. Their experience remains the same. No If they are running empty situation changes. I am not trying to convince you of anything. I am offering the op my real life experience with both. He can take it or leave it.