Doing the MPG math on a new(er) truck
Greetings, Recently I was getting the 'itch' for getting a newer truck. My old Ford 1997 F250HD has served us well. We bought it in 2001 for $12K with ~92K miles on it and now it has ~124K miles. ...
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SugarHillCTD wrote:
OK,
How much are we talking about? $20-30 more per fill-up gas vs. diesel and 10 vs. 13 mpg. And buying a diesel in my area would have been $8000 more.
The math doesn't add up.
But the diesel engine mob will be by shortly to rationalize their amazing mpg and their excellent pulling power plus angels will be singing their oil burning song.:@
Seriously....when we are in the truck with the TC loaded I am NOT counting pennys. I am on vacation.
Exactly.
While the current truck+camper are paid for I carry full coverage insurance on both - this would go up if I replaced the truck.
Every so often I'll calculate MPG but for the most part try to ignore how much it costs at the pump. Lets face it - no truck is going to get the mileage I get out of my 2012 TDI Golf!
"Newer" not always is "Better".
