To me, it really comes down to the following:
If you will never tow nor haul a heavy load. (i.e. typical truck use), then the nod goes to the Ecoboost F150.
But...
If you do tow or haul heavy loads (i.e. travel trailer, car hauler, etc..) the Ram Diesel should be strongly considered.
Originally Posted by re-rx7
The option is around 3 grand. The diesal is where you never make up the cost. Diesal is considerably more then gasoline.
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Considerably more?!?! Diesel cost 10% more than regular fuel in the current market.
And for that 10% fuel surcharge, the owner gets 30-50% better fuel economy.
Oil changes are more expensive but longevity is also generally better.
Originally Posted by Crimson600+HP
3k is easily recouped when the truck is a DD. The difference between 15 mpg on DD duty and 25 MPG is fairly significant.
The only thing that will force Chevy or Ford to get in the diesel game is if Dodge makes a killing on this EcoDiesel
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Bingo!
Originally Posted by Zeek
I bet people will see 30+MPG with the Ecodiesel Rams on the highway after there tuned.
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My 7000lb 3/4 ton gets 22 MPH on the highway. Thus 30 MPG from a 1/2 ton is not at all preposterous.