Sport45 wrote:
Towing only 2% of the time? I wouldn't even consider paying extra for a diesel. Certainly not a new one with a chance of GM's DEF problems or Ford's water in fuel fiasco.
The truck will be used to commute to work about 16 miles a day, 12 miles being at around 60-65 mpg, rest in town. I drive hard, so I'd expect less mileage then most. (not a teenager speed demon driving, just always in the fast lane).
But, I do camp with the camper about 8-10 times a year, all within a 2 hour drive max. That's why I say about 2% of the driving.
I need the numbers to see when, and ever if, a diesel will pay for itself. I absolutely love the torque and will miss it if I go gas, but honestly, I haven't pulled with gas, and my truck has been******for 2 years, so I don't even know if I've been pulling with full power or not.
My initial guesses are diesel will get about 5-7 mpg better not towing, and probably about the same towing. I'm pretty interested in the mileage of a gas ton truck, and a ton duelly, as I'd consider those to sort of make up for diesel perks of towing.
