Horsepower is horsepower?
If that theory is true (in real circumstances), then a 385hp 6.7L Cummins diesel shouldn't spank a 381hp Toyota Tundra when both are tested 0-60 towing a 5740# boat. But it did. Must be the adva...
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rhagfo wrote:
Sorry you live in a high tax state, and where do you get $1,000 additional maintenance in 12 years, I know my Cummins 5.9 is cheaper to maintain than my old Ford 460! Way easier on fuel, and has more towing power! Based on KBB, I haven't lost a dime in value in the last three years since we bought it.
Way too many gas owners base their diesel facts and cost on the Ford 7.3, 6.0, 6.4 and 6.7 Ford seems to be the most costly to maintain, Duramax second, and Cummins least.
Dodge and Cummins worked together to put a medium duty truck (existing and proven) into a full size pickup. I can get many parts for less for the local Cummins dealer than a parts house or Dodge dealer.
Here is the story.
Ram-Cummins story
Keep in mind I said I plan to own the truck for 12 years. That is only 80 a year in additional maintenance. Diesel trucks do take more oil at oil change time and more frequent fuel filter changes you know. I don't think 80 a year more is out of line.
