ShinerBock wrote:
Allamakee1 wrote:
Don.... Let him go. I've wasted enough of my time explaining things. Let everyone else make up their own minds with the real facts that they should be researching themselves and not just taking other people's words for it.
I don't think you explained things too well and have not come up with a valid reason why these small diesels will outsell the more powerful gas engines. I think the fact that most Ram 1500 customers are buying the 5.7L over the Ecodiesel is proof that MOST half ton truck buyers are willing to pay more in fuel for more power. Some like yourself and Don may be willing to sacrifice over 155hp for added fuel savings, but most won't if the difference remains below $50 a month for them. Those are facts based on current consumer purchases.
Tell me where I ever stated that the 3.0 will outsell anything? I stated around me, I visually observe less ecoboost trucks, but even admitted I didn't know the numbers. I wouldn't claim that for the diesel because it is not cost effective for all when figuring in the national average for mileage and the 50% of people under that average. Although, that is with your fuel prices, which I implore people to look at the actual prices and trends from the whole year and not just 2 favorable (for your figures) months out of the last 12 months.
Also, since you're on this power trip, why does GM sell more 5.3s than 6.2s? Why does FORD in YOUR quote state they expect the 2.7 to outsell the 3.5, if power is everything? Oh, that's right it's an individual decision for everyone. Like I've been saying for 25 pages now.
Aaaaaahhhh, I'm falling into his trap again, but I'm at work, so I don't mind wasting my time here as much.
