Diesel vs gas......................

in the whole diesel vs gas debate, lets not forget the automakers. They surely have worked out to the penny; longevity, mpg, towing vs solo usage, maintenance, all the important things to us owners. The $6,500 or whatever the figure is, is not reflective of the manufacturers actual cost. It's 'what the market will bear'. If we sit down, and pencil out all the figures, the added cost of a diesel engine will break even at some mileage point. For a guy who tows only occasionally a diesel may not be the best choice, unless of course a guy wants a diesel. Then it doesn't matter how or why, a diesel it will be. Soeone said "there's no way to win this argument", and he was exactly spot on, but what he didn't note was there is no reason to win. We all drive what we want because WE want it. Bottomline there is very little, if any advantage of gas VS Diesel over the long run, the automakers make sure of that. Heck they have teams of bean counters trying to save .3 of a cent on a bolt. For heavy, long term towing the diesel is the obvious choice, for occasional towing and everyday driving the gas engine seems logical. But like I said, logic isn't motivation number one when it comes to a guy and his truck. Drive what makes you happy, we're not getting over on anyone with mileage or longevity, enjoy it while you got it.