EcoDiesel vs Hemi up IKE

Bionic Man wrote:

blofgren wrote:

ScottG wrote:
I'm watching these (Eco Diesels) to eventually replace my Ram3500.
Before that happens, they need to add the exhaust brake and I would like to see a better, clutch type cooling fan. If available, I would go for the 3.92 diff.
It looks like they finally have the payload I need though.

I’m a bit surprised to read this; you aren’t thinking about going with a new Cummins? The price of these new diesel half tons isn’t a whole lot less than a new 3500 Cummins.

I don't think that is true unless you are comparing a Limited 1500 vs a SLT 3500.

Huge difference in driving comfort and MPG as well. If I sold my RV, I wouldn't have a 3500.

This is my thinking. I would like to have the ride and fuel efficiency of the half ton and still be able to tow my current trailer. These are the things that would make a new truck an "upgrade" for us.
The Cummins is roughly twice the price premium of the 1/2T truck diesel and probably ends up costing 10 to 13K more.