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It's funny that the super duty guys say diesel isn't worth it anymore but go over to the ram 1500 diesel thread and diesel is so much bette than gas!
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Also payload is a useless number there also.
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Hannibal
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Taco wrote:You know all the diesel heads like to say that once you go diesel you never go back. It seems that a LOT of people have gone back over the last few years.
I enjoyed all six of my diesels. But once the novelty wears off, it's just a noisy engine that can't rev. ![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/biggrin.gif "biggrin")
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I'm just glad that i bought an 06....best of the Bunch and any Duramax owner will likely attest to that as well. I simply cannot see switching to an 8L gas model for similar or less TQ, and a 40% drop in mileage..even with lower prices..that won't stay low forever....but I can see the market hitting 35/bbl USD...
My take on that is this: Off topic I know but relevant.
Iran is Shia - Saudi is Sunni - they hate each other more than they hate Israel. Iran wants Nukes and with Obummer vacillating and appeasing the Iranians has got the Saudi's scared. Russia supplies Nuke tech to Iran and so the Saudi's use the only weapon they have: OIL. And you can bet it is hurting both the Iranians and the Russians....BIG TIME. A few more months and we could see major social unrest in both countries. If things go bad..and the Saudi's think Iran has a working nuke..dont be surprised to see them go to Israel for some "Airtime" help....
My take - I am an Oil Sands Worker and I approve this message..!
Back on topic .. I still think that in the long run...I will always prefer a diesel over a gas powered engine..1800 rpm cruising at 124km/hr... making 21mpg..priceless.!
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To be honest I am not a Dodge guy but when I saw a review of the 1500 diesel getting 30 mpg on highway I thought about it for a daily driver if I got rid of my current rig. My buddy has a 1500 Hemi and I was impressed on the quality of the interior and the smooth ride. My trailers are typically 9K or less so I could still tow them too and those mpg's number are equivalent to my wife's daily commuter car. I bought my diesel for the fuel economy in towing my light trailers and empty (daily driving) not for heavy hauling but the size is a detriment for city driving.
If I considered hauling heavy (3/4 car trailer) I would get the new Ford F350 first choice. I test drove it last time I was at dealership and was impressed with its low end torque, fuel economy and especially the quietness compared to my tuned/open exhaust truck. I like the idea of a warranty so I am not paying a mortgage every time I go to the shop for repair. My buddy tows heavy with his 2014 Dodge 3500 diesel and I went out on a run with him and was also impressed at the ease it towed 25K+ and the solid reputation of the Cummins power plant that would be a close 2nd in my book. It rode better loaded than mines does empty lol
gsxr1300 wrote:It's funny that the super duty guys say diesel isn't worth it anymore but go over to the ram 1500 diesel thread and diesel is so much bette than gas!
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Hannibal wrote:Taco wrote:You know all the diesel heads like to say that once you go diesel you never go back. It seems that a LOT of people have gone back over the last few years.
I enjoyed all six of my diesels. But once the novelty wears off, it's just a noisy engine that can't rev. who needs REV`s when You make more HP down low in the stock or modded vehicle. And I dont hardly hear my engine running when I am pulling or not at any speed, unless it is WOT then that is exhaust and turbo`s
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When a man's last diesel of six was a whopping 305 hp at the most then he will have no clue as to what we are talking about. Why rev when the job can be done at a quiet relaxing purr.
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transamz9 wrote:
When a man's last diesel of six was a whopping 305 hp at the most then he will have no clue as to what we are talking about. Why rev when the job can be done at a quiet relaxing purr.
well my little 6 at LESS than 300 HP does a great job of moving 19,500# up and down hills at the speed limit, at no more than 2,200 rpm's.
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Taco wrote:You know all the diesel heads like to say that once you go diesel you never go back. It seems that a LOT of people have gone back over the last few years.
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Well here in The greater Portland area I just got diesel for $2.49 a gallon, the crazy Shell station just up the street wanted $3.31! ![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/doh.gif "doh")
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