Diesel vs gas......................
OK folks, there have been a few to many diesel vs gas threads that have shall we say gone to "Hell and a hand basket"! So if all of you would put in you BEST, no flaming reasons for going gas vs diese...
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Hey, new to the forum and happened to be browsing through this topic with great interest. I've always loved the gas/diesel debate. I thought I'd throw in my two cents, so here it goes:
First, you're towing something, torque is the first thing you should look at (where it's made and how much). Horsepower is second as it is a byproduct of torque. IMHO todays engines all have adequate horsepower whether they are gas or diesel, so that is pretty much a nonissue for me.
Second, arguing fuel mileage is irrelavant in my opinion. If you buy a gasser you're not concerned with fuel mileage.
Third, a properly maintained diesel will long outlive a properly maintained gasser when both are used as they are intended. The reason is simple. We all know that diesels make their power in the lower RPM ranges, thus they make it where the engine is not having to work as hard as a gas engine does. Less work=less wear.
I currently own a Chevy 2500HD with the 6.0 and am lucky to have a generous boss who has given me a me a Dodge 2500 Mega 4wd with the CTD. I love driving both, and with 10k pounds the Dodge does pull much easier than the Chevy. However, I have not been disappointed by the Chevy, it has done everything I've asked of it and at 85k miles has yet to give me a problem. Personally, I'd strongly recommend a diesel if you are frequently towing heavy loads, such as retirees who RV constantly, and/or tow for great distances. If not it's up in the air, take care of whichever and you'll be fine. By the way, those last two statements are for individuals to determine.
First, you're towing something, torque is the first thing you should look at (where it's made and how much). Horsepower is second as it is a byproduct of torque. IMHO todays engines all have adequate horsepower whether they are gas or diesel, so that is pretty much a nonissue for me.
Second, arguing fuel mileage is irrelavant in my opinion. If you buy a gasser you're not concerned with fuel mileage.
Third, a properly maintained diesel will long outlive a properly maintained gasser when both are used as they are intended. The reason is simple. We all know that diesels make their power in the lower RPM ranges, thus they make it where the engine is not having to work as hard as a gas engine does. Less work=less wear.
I currently own a Chevy 2500HD with the 6.0 and am lucky to have a generous boss who has given me a me a Dodge 2500 Mega 4wd with the CTD. I love driving both, and with 10k pounds the Dodge does pull much easier than the Chevy. However, I have not been disappointed by the Chevy, it has done everything I've asked of it and at 85k miles has yet to give me a problem. Personally, I'd strongly recommend a diesel if you are frequently towing heavy loads, such as retirees who RV constantly, and/or tow for great distances. If not it's up in the air, take care of whichever and you'll be fine. By the way, those last two statements are for individuals to determine.
