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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goducks10 wrote:
No one ever seems to factor in resale value when talking diesel vs gas. I'm not talking hypothetical higher diesel resale values. I'm talking about the fact that the while the diesel costs more, it's naturally worth more. Same as paying for all the bling like leather, nav, 20" wheels, sunroof, etc. Those options are all figured in when you trade in or sell. Same goes for the diesel option. Just because the diesel option is purchased doesn't mean it's just money down the drain. IMO it's no different than buying a Laramie Longhorn over the SLT or Tradesman. Come selling time the more expensive truck will sell for more money.
No one buys a diesel and 3 yrs latter sells it for the same price as a gasser.
True, maybe worth more but the diesel engine value still depreciates at the same rate as the rest of the truck. And in all likelihood, the diesel owner is buying another diesel so there is really no more advantage over the gasser buying another gasser.
Where I live here is a real example.
New diesel $60,000
Diesel trade $25,000
Difference $35,000
New gas $50,000
Gas trade $20,000
Difference $30,000
My used gas truck was $5k less on the lot sitting next to the same year diesel. The $10k diesel option is now only worth $5k after 6 years.
