Danattherock wrote:
My concern is how a diesel motor will hold up 10-15 years down the road being used as a daily driver, short 5-10 mile daily commutes, and such. Read over and over they need to be driven hard, long hwy miles, get to temp, etc to keep the EPA mandated junk under the truck working and avoid soot clogging (expensive) repairs. I'm buying a truck to keep 10-15 years. I'm interested in what truck will be most reliable and trouble free for the long haul. What I've gathered, that is the 6.4 Hemi gasser. Any contradicting opinions welcome.
I have not been following the diesels very closely for the last couple years. But a lot of the 'internet knowledge' you'll find on diesels (and all engines, really) tends to mash together concepts pertaining to older diesels, newer diesels, and everything in between, with a good dose of shade tree mechanic guesstimation and internet lore mixed in for good measure. So you have to take it all with a grain of salt -- diesels have changed a lot over the years. Some have good, real world experience; others think their old 12V Cummins is the same as a new 6.7 just because it has the C on the valve cover.
If there is a diesel you want, I'd spend some time over at a brand-specific forum, see what kind of problems are popping up and what does not seem to be an issue.
Personally, I don't think I'd have any concern buying a diesel for the use you've proposed (take that with a grain of salt, too!).
