Jumping off the Diesel Bandwagon - UPDATED
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. ...
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ib516 wrote:
I know that going in, even educated the wife about it. Told her where each engine makes it's power, and that this Hemi will be spending a lot of time in the 4000 - 5000 RPM range to lug that big 5er up and over the Canadian Rockies. But, like I said, there is much more to the decision than the 3 weeks a year we use the truck for towing. The other 49 weeks, it's a family car. In those instances, the Hemi will be better for my usage.
These are my thoughts exactly and what a lot of people should consider in the gas vs. diesel debate. I don't really care what kind of MPGs it gets for the 2% of the miles I tow. I wish I got out more and further but with kids and work it's just not realistic.
