Diesel vs gas......................

[blt2ski]

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 diesel, pro and con, I will either leave your thread, or copy and paste pertinant info to the 4 posts of pro and con of diesel or gas. This can include the GM 8.1 vs Dmax or Ford V-8/10 vs PSD etc too.

Be real and honest in you answers, not hear say, flaming etc PLEASE!

If posts are good ones, I will leave, if inflamatory or trolling in nature, they will be deleted! I will get this stick'd to the top for future parusing for those that need this type of info.

Added 6-23-04

We are getting closer to answers I am looking for etc.

Stuff like Ken's - T-Bone posts are good. There are a few others of you that have not posted, some with a 9 point question and answer type to figure out how you went with one or the other. If you are one of those, PLEASE repost in this thread. I may have to look up whom has done this and PM you, but if you think this is you, you now know what to do.

Also, for those of you with $ per gallon for either fuel right now, I would prefer to see a post with ...."in my area, diesel is typically .10 less than unleaded" then explain your numbers. As currently in the Seattle area, diesel and unleaded are any where from 2.05 -2.30 per gallon, with mid test .10 more and premium about .20 more, with equal high low splits. Two weeks ago those prices were upwards of .30 -.40 per gallon more. people were posting $ per gallon that were for me. "I wish" If someone is reading your post a year from now, they may want to know where your paying 1.65, when the price of fuel is over $3 per gallon. Let's keep prices out of it if possible.

Bert and tin tipi, got into a good discusion on the pros and cons of RPM's, drive train etc. I would prefer to NOT see the quote of the other in responding threads, maybe just write a quick wording of re tranny gearing, instead of the whole 40 words or so in that paragragh, so the repsonse is shorter if possible quicker and easier to read etc.

I have deleted some 15+/- posts, that were off topic etc. Please note, I am trying to keep this at the top, as the ONLY gas/diesel thread in this area. So if one is trying to decide, we do not have to go thru this BS any more. As such, I will be deleting ANY future posts close to resembling this type of topic. I may have to change "this" title to a better one, if one has a better sounding title, to be more positive, better claification, let me know here, or in a PM/e-mail, what ever you feel most comfortible with.

Again thank you for all of you that are keeping responses positive, etc.

Also we could use a few more positive reasons to go gas, as many can see I have both gas and diesel, both have a place! Both have positive reasons to buy that fuel, lets keep the threads etc to that purpose only!

Marty

[Rvndave]

8.1 lets keep on topic, this is yet another thread you are attempting to ruin. I don't understand your big concern about gas prices anyway as you have posted you ride your bicycle to work, and take a dozen people on vacation with you to pay for the gas.

[8_1_Van]

Gas prices looking good.:C

[bluenote]

Madhatter,

You are making an apples to oranges comparison....well actually, a broccoli to tomatoes comparison....wait....didn't I say cereal?

[Madhatter1]

Bluenote, you are missing the point. The broccoli is clearly the better choice over the tomatos. At 2/3 the price I am making sauce for my pasta with it right now.

[bluenote]

Great deal today on Kellogg's Cereal if you use your card...



More updates to follow!

[8_1_Van]

$1.83 when you use an Exxon/Mobil Mastercard card !


Exxon gas card w/15 cents per gallon rebates on gasoline purchases

[marshalllaw25]

Who really cares does it matter. People buy what they want I bought want i wanted. But doesnt matter people will still try to force the views on others. What ever.

[8_1_Van]

My 2000 7.3 and 2003 6.0 PSD Excursions were great when diesel was cheaper than gas and the diesel option was about half the price of 2008 diesels. But the Excursion was too small and we sold it a year ago before the 6.0 PSD warranty ran out and that turned out to be a smart move.

[JIMNLIN]

Jarlaxle wrote:
(snip)
The last time I checked, I didn't buy my truck new.

many diesel owners bought used diesel powered trucks. My diesel option was 3400 dollars when new and it paid for itself the first 45000 miles. With over 115k its still makes cents over a comparable size gasser. The biggest plus is resale. Older diesels are in high demand right now in my area. I live in farm and ranch country and many used diesel trucks are going for more than BB prices.
If we are required to justify buying a diesel to pull a RV guess we could use the same logic to justify buying the RV or buying a ATV or a Boat or own a ........... .
It doesn't take a brain surgeon to figure why serious long haul commercial folks still prefere the diesel powerd trucks over a BB gas guzzler. Even a RVer can enjoy some of those advantages.
Some diesels still makes cents

[tr4petty]

I really don't care that diesel is higher than gas. Of course I would rather see diesel prices go back down to where they should be but I bought my diesel because it is so much better at hauling and towing.
By the way though, we just got back a couple weeks ago from towing our 5ver to Myrtle Beach and diesel was cheaper than gas at a couple of stations in South Carolina!

[bluenote]

Mayonnaise as low as $1.49 today. I know some prefer Miracle Whip, but why spend all that extra money up front to get something you like better and does a better job for you?

[8_1_Van]

Reg unl gas as low as $2.29 today !

[Jarlaxle]

8.1 Van wrote:

Jarlaxle wrote:
Today: gas $2.959, doesel $3.699 at the same station.

Of course, the diesel getting 25-100% better mileage easily cancels out the price difference.

The last time I checked the diesel option on new trucks was around $8,000. You could buy alot of gas for $8,000.

The last time I checked, I didn't buy my truck new.

[bluenote]

FreshAir,

I considered putting my profits in the coffee can, but it was really hot here the past couple of weeks and I had to invest it in more stick deodorant. Fortunately, I'm now set to weather the storm. Oh and by the way, my backyard needs mowing, are you busy tomorrow?

Stay tuned for the latest pricing updates...

[FreshAir]

Bluenote, no need for updates unless, and I say emphatically, "unless" you can back up those, Ha! Ha! Profits with FACTS. I don't need FACTS because I know what I'm talking about and you can take that to the bank. Better yet, put your aleged profits in a coffee can and bury it in your back yard if you still have one. It will be safer there.