Towing 16,000# Gas 6.9mpg, diesel 10mpg 116,000 miles needed towing to pay off the diesel upgrade Empty Gas 16mpg, diesel 19.9mpg 650,000 miles needed to pay off the diesel Video
I was just talking to my brother. He bought a new Chevy 1/2 ton gas pickup in 2000. He claims it is worth around $3,500.
I bought a Ford one ton diesel in 2002. It is worth around $18,000 even with 178,000 miles. Diesels hold their value. You don't have to justify buying one by the difference in fuel mileage.