First drive Ram 1500 diesel

BillyW wrote:
Being one of those that commutes about 50 miles a day and doesn't really have room for a dedicated tow vehicle and separate daily driver, I'm looking very closely at these new half ton offerings. The Ecoboost definitely got my attention, but doesn't appear to be living up to it's projected MPGs. The numbers aren't out for the Ecodiesel yet, but virtually ALL of the reviewers are raving about their mileage.

What does this phrase "old school for a diesel engine" mean? Does it mean "tried and true"? Or does it mean "should be retired"?

I'm also having trouble seeing much of a difference in maintenance and upkeep costs. If "old school" means "tried and true", then that 3 liter diesel sounds like an awesome option for someone like me, especially with more than half of that 50 mile commute being highway. I could recoup my costs pretty quickly.

As far as repair costs, since we're comparing the two drive trains, it should be noted that the Ecoboost has been shown to have at least one chink in its armor too.

The Ford's larger payload options would have been the deciding factor for me just a few years ago. Now, as an empty nester with bad knees, not so much. The assumed better towing mileage of that Ram diesel would definitely be more important now too. Assumed is a scary word though.

Do you want power or do you want mileage? They are opposite ends of the towing spectrum. 240 Hp to 360 Hp is a huge difference.