valhalla360 wrote:
Our 2008 V10 is rated for 14.5k...The new trucks with stronger engines and better transmissions should be even better.
If you aren't into drag racing up hills, the new gas trucks should do just fine and as you said, no way will you make back the up front cost of the diesel based on fuel savings.
My only hesitation with the Ford 7.3 is it's a new engine and may still be in teething mode...I would probably lean towards the Dodge unless you plan to wait a while to see how the 7.3 holds up.
Yes, this is why the RAM 6.4L is more interesting to me - it has been around a couple of years, just mated to a new transmission (but from a reportedly reputable manufacturer). The new Chevy 6.6L is not interesting to me because a) it is mated to a 6-speed and b) it is new and c) darn, the new Chevys are so ugly :). The Ford sounds the best on paper, most HP, most torque - the only drawback for me is the absolutely lemonny experience I had with their 6.7L diesel.
