FCA(Marchionne) says diesel is dead
Doesn't look good for those of us who like diesels. Sounds like the pollution controls are killing it. Article
Forum Discussion
Just my thoughts, I think diesel will stay. The reason why more questions pop up, such as: if gas jobs can pull this or that is simple.
1) upfront cost, yes we can argue all day about the resale but the trucks eventually fall apart and gas jobs last a lot longer now then they used to.
2) knowledge of potential issues down the road related to emissions, yes I drive them at work and really dislike the emission issues that still plague units.
3) when they break, they break and are expensive...... ask me and others we know....
4) fuel related issues, such as bad diesel fuel from the station and repair cost associated with any damage.
5) complexity, yes open the hood and look at all the wonderful plumbing.... scratching our heads and trying to figure what is what and how to do basic stuff. Yes I have worked on cars/trucks all my life. But looking at a diesel now is a lot to take in, and most of the time the cab has got to be taken off for major stuff.
6) maintenance cost overall. I know another all day argument, but overall it's more expensive then a gas job from what I have personally found out.
I'm sure I can add more, but this is seemingly like bashing diesel trucks which is not. I love the power they provide for sure. But as much as people brag about them, this is the other side. My experience only guys, I have had both. I prefer the diesel power but won't pass up the gas job for many reasons. In today's diesel the fuel mpgs are not as good as the older ones were for sure, so for me overall gas is just much easier to own and maintain. Again my experience with both trucks and nobody take the above wrong or personal cause that's not repeat not the intention of my post! Thanks.
1) upfront cost, yes we can argue all day about the resale but the trucks eventually fall apart and gas jobs last a lot longer now then they used to.
2) knowledge of potential issues down the road related to emissions, yes I drive them at work and really dislike the emission issues that still plague units.
3) when they break, they break and are expensive...... ask me and others we know....
4) fuel related issues, such as bad diesel fuel from the station and repair cost associated with any damage.
5) complexity, yes open the hood and look at all the wonderful plumbing.... scratching our heads and trying to figure what is what and how to do basic stuff. Yes I have worked on cars/trucks all my life. But looking at a diesel now is a lot to take in, and most of the time the cab has got to be taken off for major stuff.
6) maintenance cost overall. I know another all day argument, but overall it's more expensive then a gas job from what I have personally found out.
I'm sure I can add more, but this is seemingly like bashing diesel trucks which is not. I love the power they provide for sure. But as much as people brag about them, this is the other side. My experience only guys, I have had both. I prefer the diesel power but won't pass up the gas job for many reasons. In today's diesel the fuel mpgs are not as good as the older ones were for sure, so for me overall gas is just much easier to own and maintain. Again my experience with both trucks and nobody take the above wrong or personal cause that's not repeat not the intention of my post! Thanks.
