Jumping off the Diesel Bandwagon - UPDATED

ib516 wrote:
Well, after two Cummins diesels that I thoroughly enjoyed, I am going to place a factory order for a RAM 2500 with the 6.4L Hemi, 4.10 gears, rear air suspension, Laramie and plenty of added options. I don't care for the looks of the "Limited" with all the badges gone, and I think the cowboy theme of the longhorn is tacky.

WHY THE SWITCH FROM DIESEL TO GAS?


4) The kids are growing and we will no longer need a huge bunk house RV to save us from going nuts on those rainy days when camping. We are going to downsize to a smaller RV next time round, which will be in the next year or two.


7) Lastly, the big Cummins diesel sucks to drive at -30* and -40*. It just starts blowing heat when I ARRIVE at work. I have the grill completely blocked off with a winter front, and have done all I can, this just doesn't get better. Nature of the beast.

So there you have it. Me talking myself into a new truck. :)

A couple points:

4. This is the best reason to switch. For the smaller trailers, I think the newer gas may be a good deal.

7. That USED to be true. But, I tell you, I have a 2014 DRW 3500. It is totally AMAZING how fast it warms up, and how nice and warm it gets. The other day it was -30F. I had it plugged in. I let it idle for about 3 minutes, and then took off slowly. I am 1 1/2 miles from the highway. It was putting out good heat by the time I got to the highway! I do NOT use the winter front at all.

If I had let if fast idle for 10 minutes, it would have been getting pretty warm in there, just sitting. My 04 would NOT do that at all!