Diesel vs gas......................
OK folks, there have been a few to many diesel vs gas threads that have shall we say gone to "Hell and a hand basket"! So if all of you would put in you BEST, no flaming reasons for going gas vs diese...
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I guess I just don't tow enough to justify a initial cost of a diesel. My 02 GMC 1500HD gives me plenty of power to tow my 20' enclosed snowmobile trailer with 3 sleds, as well as my RV trailer. Just about everyplace we go is uphill. Going snowmobiling is from 5600' here at the house to 8700' to Albany, Wyo. When there is no speed contest involved :B, I always pull into the Shamrock station the same time as my brother (05 Dodge Cummings chipped and other mods). I get slowed down a little on the big hills, but nothing bad. Pulling milage is 10-12mpg, and the wind really determines which one it is!
Considering I paid $14,500 cash for my 02 GMC 1500HD with 60K on it, I am very happy. I run synthetic everything for extended change intervals, it's never gave me a problem there. We go snowmobiling almost every weekend when the weather is good, and pull the RV about 6-8 times during the warmer months.
IF I ever buy a diesel, it will definately be a 2-4 year old truck. But that is a big if, for now I just don't need one. I never buy a new vehicle, I'll let someone else take the hit first.;) I live for those that trade in their vehicles every 3 or so years for another brand new one. Financing a vehicle is just not in my vocabulary either.
Considering I paid $14,500 cash for my 02 GMC 1500HD with 60K on it, I am very happy. I run synthetic everything for extended change intervals, it's never gave me a problem there. We go snowmobiling almost every weekend when the weather is good, and pull the RV about 6-8 times during the warmer months.
IF I ever buy a diesel, it will definately be a 2-4 year old truck. But that is a big if, for now I just don't need one. I never buy a new vehicle, I'll let someone else take the hit first.;) I live for those that trade in their vehicles every 3 or so years for another brand new one. Financing a vehicle is just not in my vocabulary either.
