Diesel vs gas......................
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 diese...
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To be honest I am not a Dodge guy but when I saw a review of the 1500 diesel getting 30 mpg on highway I thought about it for a daily driver if I got rid of my current rig. My buddy has a 1500 Hemi and I was impressed on the quality of the interior and the smooth ride. My trailers are typically 9K or less so I could still tow them too and those mpg's number are equivalent to my wife's daily commuter car. I bought my diesel for the fuel economy in towing my light trailers and empty (daily driving) not for heavy hauling but the size is a detriment for city driving.
If I considered hauling heavy (3/4 car trailer) I would get the new Ford F350 first choice. I test drove it last time I was at dealership and was impressed with its low end torque, fuel economy and especially the quietness compared to my tuned/open exhaust truck. I like the idea of a warranty so I am not paying a mortgage every time I go to the shop for repair. My buddy tows heavy with his 2014 Dodge 3500 diesel and I went out on a run with him and was also impressed at the ease it towed 25K+ and the solid reputation of the Cummins power plant that would be a close 2nd in my book. It rode better loaded than mines does empty lol
If I considered hauling heavy (3/4 car trailer) I would get the new Ford F350 first choice. I test drove it last time I was at dealership and was impressed with its low end torque, fuel economy and especially the quietness compared to my tuned/open exhaust truck. I like the idea of a warranty so I am not paying a mortgage every time I go to the shop for repair. My buddy tows heavy with his 2014 Dodge 3500 diesel and I went out on a run with him and was also impressed at the ease it towed 25K+ and the solid reputation of the Cummins power plant that would be a close 2nd in my book. It rode better loaded than mines does empty lol
gsxr1300 wrote:
It's funny that the super duty guys say diesel isn't worth it anymore but go over to the ram 1500 diesel thread and diesel is so much bette than gas!
