Now we are talking about personal myths.
In last 5 years I sold 2 trucks with over 300,000 miles each.
Actually I bought F250 with 300k on it and add additional 30k before selling for about the same amount.
Both run perfectly and sold them becouse I needed different configuration.
The 3rd truck was Ford 6l and that was POS, just like (I heard) V10 spitting plugs around.
Funny 1 more life experience. Few years ago I could cruise 100 mph on California freeways. Even I had Valentine One, for extra protection I was choosing other vehicle that would drive at that speed and follow it in distance.
On couple of occasions it was truck with V10 engine.
The only problem with following them was that when my diesel sedan could cruise 6 hr at those speeds, the V10 trucks had to make fueling stops every 2 hr.
In last 5 years I sold 2 trucks with over 300,000 miles each.
Actually I bought F250 with 300k on it and add additional 30k before selling for about the same amount.
Both run perfectly and sold them becouse I needed different configuration.
The 3rd truck was Ford 6l and that was POS, just like (I heard) V10 spitting plugs around.
Funny 1 more life experience. Few years ago I could cruise 100 mph on California freeways. Even I had Valentine One, for extra protection I was choosing other vehicle that would drive at that speed and follow it in distance.
On couple of occasions it was truck with V10 engine.
The only problem with following them was that when my diesel sedan could cruise 6 hr at those speeds, the V10 trucks had to make fueling stops every 2 hr.
jaycocreek wrote:
I agree..I had an open mind about gas/diesel looking for my TC hauler..It is next to impossible in my area to buy a used diesel with less than 250-275K miles on it.Seems that is the sweet spot for selling diesels...I won't pay a premium price for a vehicle with that mileage on it..
A gasser that is well taken care of will last at least that long or longer,usually...The gas engines seemed to sell in the 145K area..I got mine at 89K..
Other area's may differ.
Just curious since you did the research.
Was diesel with 250k miles cheaper than gas model with 145k ?
How much gas model with 250k miles would sell for?
SidecarFlip wrote:
My take on a diesel truck is, if you plan on keeping it for a long time (like you and I do), then a diesel is viable. If you trade out every few years, then a gasser is the way to go. Diesel is a long term investment.
Personal opinion is 1 thing and market research another.
Compare resale value of 2-3 years old trucks.
Will you get the $8-9 diesel cost back? That might wary between location, but from what I see in my area -gasoline Superduties have not much value and sit long time on craigslist.
jimh425 wrote:
Take it from Banks then. ๐ True that a gasoline engine has โdifferentโ engine braking, but a similar effect.
โHow an Exhaust Brake Worksโ
Diesel engines control engine speed and power output by throttling the amount of fuel injected into the engine. A diesel has no air throttle. Because it has no air throttle, a diesel engine offers virtually no engine braking when the driver lifts off the accelerator pedal. There just isnโt a pumping loss to ****** engine speed as the piston descends on the intake stroke. Air is free to enter the cylinder, restricted only by the flow capacity of the air cleaner, turbocharger compressor, intercooler, intake manifold, cylinder head port and intake valve opening. This can be disconcerting to a driver that is used to the engine braking produced by a gasoline engine, and it can be downright unnerving to the driver of a heavily-loaded diesel pickup or motorhome on a downhill grade, especially if the vehicleโs service brakes begin to overheat and fade. Thatโs why exhaust brakes, such as the Banks Brake, have become so popular for such diesel vehicles.
That was technology used in 20 Century.
For last 15 years diesel use VGT turbos, who have adjustable vanes for performance and side effect - closing them provides exhaust brake.
I will try to summarize.
When big gasoline engine will do the job- diesel offers:
-lower operational cost (that is tricky with $9k upfront cost and low driven miles)
-longer range on the tank
-more torque to pull up the grades
-engine braking
-high resale value
If those things are not important for you - you should buy gasoline truck.
When big gasoline engine will do the job- diesel offers:
-lower operational cost (that is tricky with $9k upfront cost and low driven miles)
-longer range on the tank
-more torque to pull up the grades
-engine braking
-high resale value
If those things are not important for you - you should buy gasoline truck.
