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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Here's my 2 cents. In preparing to re-enter the RV world with a new 37' TT, I decided my '96 2500 12v Cummins lacked the space for my growing family of 4 + 70lb pup. So I sold it. I looked at both diesel and gas pickups with caps and 3/4 ton SUVs for the past year.
I have owned or been issued from work (9) 1 ton and 3/4 ton pick ups for the 24 years I've been driving in both gas and diesel from all 3 domestic manufacturers. I could care less about who made my truck as long as it is reliable and easy to work on when I need to.
I read all the forums until my eyes bled on the gas/diesel debate. I spent countless hours trying new calculations to figure the most cost effective and reliable vehicle that would fit our needs.
The only solid conclusion I could come to was that the EPA has ruined HD trucks as to their reliability(diesel)and tow ability(gas). The premium $ on pre '07 diesels is stupid high and newer gasser lack the displacement to do the job.
I have owned or been issued from work (9) 1 ton and 3/4 ton pick ups for the 24 years I've been driving in both gas and diesel from all 3 domestic manufacturers. I could care less about who made my truck as long as it is reliable and easy to work on when I need to.
I read all the forums until my eyes bled on the gas/diesel debate. I spent countless hours trying new calculations to figure the most cost effective and reliable vehicle that would fit our needs.
The only solid conclusion I could come to was that the EPA has ruined HD trucks as to their reliability(diesel)and tow ability(gas). The premium $ on pre '07 diesels is stupid high and newer gasser lack the displacement to do the job.
