Dodge - Diesel or gas?
Already know my new truck will be a 2014 Dodge SRW Crew Cab 4x4 with auto tranny. What I don't know is if I should go with the new 6.4 or diesel. Worked outthe numbers and the cost for my use of 15k...
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JumboJet wrote:Redsky wrote:
There are emotional reasons for buying a diesel pickup as there are for having a Hummer or having a truck lifted and putting on 35 inch tires and that is OK as it a person's right to be illogical if it is their money they are spending. But trying to make it sound like the smart thing to do is a waste of time and not being entirely honest, both with oneself and with others.
Since my truck is used for duties other than hauling a TC, I guess your post has me covered somewhat.
But, stating that it is not a "smart thing", a "waste of time". and "not being entirely honest" is a little strong.
Load identical models, excepting the engines, with the identical campers and run them side-by-side for thousands of miles up and down the mountains, into 25-30 mph headwinds, etc. and see which delivers the better performance and reliability.
Ask the man I ran into in Clinton, OK while driving into a 30 mph headwind while the temperature was 105F and his new Chevrolet 8.1 gas engine equipped 2500 if he wished he had purchased a diesel equipped pickup.
There is no sense in arguing with some folks. They will try to convince you that the gasoline engine is better for hauling large loads, and that is why the majority of semi trucks use gasoline engines. If they are happy, leave them alone and let them be happy in their world.
Remember the old saying, "they will drag you down the their level and beat you with experience".
I suggest everyone buy what you are happy with.
