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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wilber1 wrote:Hannibal wrote:Water-Bug wrote:
I keep reading that my Cummins is a $10K option. Strange, mine was a $6K option with a $2K rebate. If my math is correct that's $4K.
And I agree 100% with the opinion vs facts statement.
I got $9k off the MSRP with my '05 Hemi powered 2500HD. Low demand. Cummins Rams were selling at MSRP. That amounted to well over $14k for the diesel option. If gas powered HD pickups were selling like diesel powered HD pickups, your math would be correct.;)
And that doesn't tell you anything about resale?
Of course it does. If it costs $10k less to buy new and is worth $5k less when it's all worn out and ready for retirement, it's still a better deal. Been there both ways. I've owned six diesels. And then it's a better deal for the used truck buyer not wanting the potential for over $10k in repairs for a drop of water.
