Buying my Hemi WAS a good idea
When I first became a diesel owner (2003 or 2004), diesel was almost always 10-15% cheaper than regular unleaded where I live. Then came ULSD, and the economy moved on. Diesel became the same price...
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transamz9 wrote:
Just a few years ago the diesels were at what the Hemi is with a with the altitude handicap. If these diesels worked for the people you speak of then, why wouldn't they work now?
OK I'll bite
It's all about change.Needs change. Trailers change. Capability changes.
Much in the same way the OP left his original diesel for a gasser, because at the end of the day his needs and opinions changed.
There are people getting larger trailers that need more power than the current gassers produce.
Towing is not a one size fits all scenario,finances,terrain,towing frequency, RV size are all factors.
My 07 Dually does the job very well,but a 2015 model is more capable, more refined, and more expensive but it would do a better job hauling my current rig. If money were no object I would have a 2015 Dually, but in the real world we all have finances to balance.
I'am very satisfied with my 07 Duramax,but that does not make it the best or most capable truck available.
The Big 3 are continuously trying to build a better mouse trap. As a result both gas a diesels are becoming more capable.
Yes gassers are taking on loads that were once reserved for diesels. Duallys are taking on loads once reserved for MDT's.
Turbo charged V-6's are taking on loads reserved for 8 cylinders.
The beauty of it is there are lots of choices.
The real key is to listen to what others are doing and become familiar with all the available options vs. being stuck in your way with blinders on believing that only one way will work.
Don't shout down the changes and options but have an open mind.
Understand that engineering and technology is constantly advancing.
What is top of the line today may be obsolete in the future.
The lines between gas/diesel, 1/2,3/4,1 ton are constantly being blurred.
If we expand are minds and are thinking we will quickly realize that tow vehicles come in more shapes and sizes than ever before.
Figuring which shoes fits best is not as simple as it once was.
A track shoe is now capable of doing many things that combat boots used to do. We've just got to be open minded enough to try one on for size.:) Sooner or later we realize that track shoe is a lot more comfortable than a big ol' boot.
In the end I'm a die hard diesel guy used to nothing but combat boots,but I'm learning.
As my needs change there could be a gasser in my future........
I doubt it but I have learned never say never.
