Who said it doesn’t pay to drive a 1/2 ton diesel Ford.

But there are a few things people forget about diesels. They last much longer. They hold their resale value much better. That makes the extra cost up front smart money. My 2002 Ford is going up in value with the 7.3.

A mechanic worked on the front end awhile ago. He asked me "how many miles?" 160 k I said. "Still fresh" was his reply.