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brholt
Sep 09, 2013Explorer II
Proteus wrote:
Just as a followup, I have to say diesel rocks, especially as an alternative to a "big block" v8. Massive torque allows not only for strong pulling uphill, but great engine braking downhill. Mileage while towing is great too. The turbo allows for full power at altitude. There really is no downside, other than initial expense.
Downside is the weight. I have a gas engine in part because the diesel version has almost 1,000 lbs less payload capacity and I need all the carrying capacity I can get.
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