Fuelly mileage of the big three diesels
It appears the new 10 speed in the Fords made a significant impact in catching up with the Cummins fuel mileage in the 2500's. Although it is still too little info in all of the new 2020 models to te...
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32vld wrote:
do not need a 6.2 GM states the 5.3 will tow 9,000 - 11,000 lb.
So does that mean the GM owners who get them to tow 10k are making bad financial decisions like you say diesel owners are?
32vld wrote:
To buy a Silverado with the 3.0 diesel is not necessarily just a $1,000 upgrade
because you have to buy at least a LT model.
You can buy 5.3 model Silverado for up to $7,510 less than one with a 3.0
diesel.
Sooooo for 90+% of GM truck who at least buy an LT, it is only a $995 upgrade. Maybe not so for that small percentage who don't buy an at least an LT.
32vld wrote:
Trucks cost a lot of money so you should buy what makes you happy.
Buy according to you, if someone buys a diesel, they are making a bad financial decision.
32vld wrote:
To make a blanket statement that a diesel is always the better purchase
is to make false assumptions.
Not once did I say this. Please point out where you think I did. In fact, I have said the opposite that the numbers may not be the same for everyone depending on the fuel prices, resale value, and taxes where they live.
32vld wrote:
Gas and diesel have their pros and cons.
The math based on the individual use will determine the best
purchase.
This is what I have been saying. Not saying things like people who buy engine option upgrades like diesels are making bad financial decisions like you have multiple times.
