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I have access to the Chrysler/Dodge/Ram employee discount program. I am researching Ram trucks and I am trying to determine if there would be any benefits to getting one of the Ecodiesels over a traditional gasoline engine. Most of the articles I have read say that diesel isn't really worth it in the long run (despite the higher fuel economy) due to the higher upfront costs and higher maintenance costs throughout the life of the vehicle. What do these higher maintenance costs entail?
At this point I don't plan on towing much beyond the odd U-Haul trailer. The purpose of the truck would primarily be to haul stuff around in the bed.
I have access to the Chrysler/Dodge/Ram employee discount program. I am researching Ram trucks and I am trying to determine if there would be any benefits to getting one of the Ecodiesels over a traditional gasoline engine. Most of the articles I have read say that diesel isn't really worth it in the long run (despite the higher fuel economy) due to the higher upfront costs and higher maintenance costs throughout the life of the vehicle. What do these higher maintenance costs entail?
At this point I don't plan on towing much beyond the odd U-Haul trailer. The purpose of the truck would primarily be to haul stuff around in the bed.
Are you sure the discount includes the new Diseal?
At this point I don't plan on towing much beyond the odd U-Haul trailer. The purpose of the truck would primarily be to haul stuff around in the bed.
given your planned use, the gasoline powered truck is the better choice.
the disparity in cost per gallon at the pump to buy diesel fuel will not be offset by it's hauling ability or fuel mileage for you in view of the higher acquisition cost for the diesel engine.
Are you sure the discount includes the new Diseal?
NO, but if it isn't, that would make my choice easier.
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Originally Posted by sunsprit
given your planned use, the gasoline powered truck is the better choice.
the disparity in cost per gallon at the pump to buy diesel fuel will not be offset by it's hauling ability or fuel mileage for you in view of the higher acquisition cost for the diesel engine.
I would probably get the diesel if you plan to hang on to it. Assuming the 1500 diesel isn't a fluke like the Liberty diesel, a properly cared for 1500 will hold their value a long time.
13 year old 2500 Cummins in good condition with high miles sell for $15-$20k. These trucks were probably 25-30k new.
I disagree with this statement..I have seldom ever seen that to be true. Most will assume you bought a Diesel for heavy towing and thats hard on everything with exception of the Radio Hahaha 2ndly Very FEW Americans know how to care for a Diesel and I would sure be VERY skeptical of buying a used diesel from most of you.. Diesel fuel right now is running 40-70 cents a gallon more than gas. That means your average fill up could cost you $20 more for a diesel engine . The cost per mile Gas v Diesel puts "most" gas engines ahead of diesels. Oil changes on diesels cost more as well.
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Originally Posted by wankel7
When you buy a diesel it does cost more upfront but that value does not evaporate.
When you sell it it will be worth more than the gasoline version.
The other question is what is the cost of diesel in your area? If it is near gasoline it could make sense.
I have the eco diesel in the jeep grand cherokee. On the highway in California doing 75 mph we can average 30-32 over 200 miles. Dropping down to 70 gets us another 2-3 mpg. Around town life time average is 22.5. My wife has a heavy foot and she does short trips Which hurts the mileage a little. The only problem is u might get a check engine light from time to time. It's just realated to all the after treatment stuff for emissions. I had a bmw 335d(diesel) and had the same problems with the dpf filter plugging and check engine lights. We have 15k on the jeep and 1 oil change so far. I believe it's 150ish But we got 3 free oil changes thrown in. I believe the price between the diesel and the hemi is 1500k. The only other expenses is the def which is 15-18 dollars for 2.5 gallons. I say if u like the diesel than I would purchase it. A hemi is what 15mpg around town. Any more ? Give me a shout.
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