Research results on Gas vs Diesel mpg costs...surprised!!

zogg wrote:
plus the $6000-$8000 extra initial cost for a diesel motor,

That penalty is mostly paid by the person buying new. There's less difference with a used truck. Also, a diesel used for towing will far outlast a gasser used for towing. If you buy used and keep your vehicles for a long time like us poor people tend to do, the diesel will win out in the end.