3 tons wrote:
Sadly, first year American anything tends to be a rolling test-mule intended to finalize the ‘rush to market’ R&D process...This is why warranty claims (except for recalls and emissions) are at SOLE discretion of the manufacturer, and why ‘punt to arbitration’ Lemon Laws were written by manufactures. JM seasoned experience ($$)...
My very experienced and honest mechanic has always encouraged me to NEVER buy the first year of a new model or engine, for exactly the reasons you list above. Thanks for the reminder. :-)
I have posted my question on quite a few forums, and the overwhelming majority of people all said basically the same thing.... buy the tried and true 6.2 (gas) if I am going to buy a gasser. (we are) and the tried and true 6 speed transmission.... especially if it is a purchase and we plan on keeping it a long time (we do)
Also many people have mentioned that the 6.2 L gasser will have plenty of grunt for our needs. Good to know.
We will not do tons of miles annually (not full timing) so fuel economy isn't a huge factor, either way.
thanks everyone for the great thoughts. :-)
J
