Gear Ratio

covetsthesun wrote:
Haven't decided on diesel or gas yet. As for a TT.. not sure about that either. So the short answer is...it depends.

Cost is a factor, diesels cost more. I've driven diesel cars and trucks both. Didn't like the smell or the noise, and since the truck will also be pretty close to a daily driver... I'm leaning toward gas.

I understand that diesels are probably better for towing in the mountains. But...the last diesel I drove had to stay running in the winter or it would "gel up" and that was down right annoying. It was a 1984 Mercedes 300DT. Great car for down south.

So, obviously I don't know a lot about diesels. I'm just info gathering right now.

So how does a high or low gear ratio affect tow ability?

cts

When was the LAST time you owned or drove a NEW diesel? The new diesel trucks since 2010 and up don't smell of diesel, nor are they loud...You may want to go check it out..only time I get a whiff of diesel fuel is when I'm fueling up..noise? There are gas engines out there louder than the new diesels...Gelling up? I never had that problem and have owned diesel since 02'....and been in temps below zero.

If you get a diesel duramax...you'll get a 3:73, best of both worlds. Great for towing in the mountains and decent mpg...You get more grunt with a 3:73/4:10 if towing in the mountains where you might be slowing down, then have to build speed back up again quickly, or just towing long step grades.

Seeing as how you don't know what TT you want, or 5er, whatever, I'd look at a 2500HD with the diesel..jump in and drive it, listen to it, use your nose and get back to us and tell us if it were loud and smelly..believe you'll be in for a big surprise....these diesels have come a LONG way in the last