GMueller said:You guys get off cheap. Its $2. 60 a Gallon at the cheap stations in the Portland Oregon Metro.
KBennett said:I paid $2. 15 this morning.
They could raise the price another 75 cents and I would still be saving more than the guy driving a gasser with this much power. Just ask my buddy with the V10 Ford![]()
Muleskinner said:The gas V10 won't last as long as the Cummins. Besides the fuel filter cost and a couple of quarts more oil, what extra diesel costs are there compared to gas? (Not including the initial cost of the diesel option)
In reality my 01 Cummins does not cost me any more than a gas engine would have and I get 17 MPG in town. Now compare that to a V10. Oo.
Now would I go diesel or gas if I purchased another new Dodge truck??? Most likely diesel. The Cummins is a hard engine to beat.![]()
abdiver said:Muleskinner, How many miles on your 01? It appears you keep your truck longer than some As many seem to trade in every 3 years or so in their case They are not benifiting with the long life of a diesel The trade-in value is more for a diesel but if you don't keep a diesel for at least 200K you are not really benifiting When I bought my first diesil 3/4 ton my [(first diesel was a cummins but it was a 160 in a 62 Mack, 10whl) actually my first diesel was a tractor] Don't get me wrong I want a New Cummins But I sure hate to give up my 84 Ford 250 4x4 6. 9 as I only have 70K miles on it, its been great and no computers to mess with But the new cummins is so sweet I am just waiting to get just what I want. Joined this site to gather information and everyone is very helpful. When I bought my truck fuel was cheaper but I figure I just now broke even for buying a diesel as the extra money for the diesel I had to go about 80K miles to break even of course that was when diesel was cheaper than diesel I am disappointed that now that if I order now I will get a G56 transmission I am now considering to find one the way I want it on a lot with the NV5600 as with fuel prices going up these trucks won't be moving as fast