Ram 2500 5.7 hemi mpg.....a bit disappointed
The other day we took a trip ftom southern illinois, through st louis, to southern Missouri...a couple of hundred miles each way. Starting out I reset the mpg meter on the dash, and recorded 17.4-1...
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spoon059 wrote:
Think of how much $$$ you saved versus buying a diesel. That will buy a LOT of gasoline!!!
I know there's a little bit of debate about this, but when you actually pencil out all the numbers your total cost of ownership is typically lower with the diesel motor. Maybe not in some cases like the wrong model year Powerstroke since some didn't hold up as well with resale. But in most cases if you factor in the up front cost, fuel expense, likely required maintenance and resale value, you'll come out a little big ahead with the diesel option.
The trick of course is whether you're comfortable with paying more up front for an overall lower cost. Think of it like a light bulb. Are you an LED guy or an incandescent guy? The one that costs more up front actually costs quite a bit less in the long run.
I guess the other trick is personal preference. Some people simply prefer a gas truck or a nice soft incandescent bulb.
