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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Amazing this thread has ballooned to 438 pages (based on how I have my preferences set)
Here's my take on the gas vs diesel debate - not with regard to which is better, but when someone starts doing a bunch of math to help them decide which one is better for their financial means and abilities: When they have to do they math to help them decide, they probably don't really have the financial means to afford a diesel, and should just go gas.
Me? I don't care that a diesel cost more for oil changes, etc. I want it, for a more enjoyable trip (more power, etc.) and I'm willing to pay the price for that.
It's not a whole lot different than someone comparing a prius purchase to a normal gas engine car.
Here's my take on the gas vs diesel debate - not with regard to which is better, but when someone starts doing a bunch of math to help them decide which one is better for their financial means and abilities: When they have to do they math to help them decide, they probably don't really have the financial means to afford a diesel, and should just go gas.
Me? I don't care that a diesel cost more for oil changes, etc. I want it, for a more enjoyable trip (more power, etc.) and I'm willing to pay the price for that.
It's not a whole lot different than someone comparing a prius purchase to a normal gas engine car.
