2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Diesel Cost Effectiveness?

[harleebkr]

Re: Some foll has gott'a buy em''''

Originally posted by hammersley

Hey, you can't convince some people of anything - why bother. I know for a fact that after having this truck, I can't stand the thought of having a gutless, light duty, POS gas engine again..... And if you buy gasoline - there's a debate about which gas powerplant is better. In case of the Diesel - the commercial market has this one figured out. . and it's Mr. C all the way! BTW - just have your relative drive an ISB with only an EZ - have him go to a hill - step on the go-pedal - feel the power - then do it with a gaser - even the mighty V-10 - the answer is obvious. Also a big thing that is often dismissed is the RANGE - you can get VS gas. Try really working these rigs in 4wd or towing, the difference is alarming. Now I don't know you're driving habits but here in the West, there are lots of places that the limited range of gas rigs is a very big problem, i. e. you only get started going someplace and before you know it, you have half a tank of fuel, and none to go any further - you need that to get back. And then driving in the Mountains, well there is no comparisson. And where I live, you can't give a 3/4 ton gaser away... ... .

Hammersley has it figured out! A guy at work is trying to trade a 2000 Caddy Escalade for a pick up. I found an '01 2500 QC LWB with 54k miles on it for $23,900. The guy went nuts at the price and mileage. Couldn't make him see that 54k miles on a cummins is virtually nothing. Some guys just don't deserve a diesel!

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'99 2500 SLT+ QC 160K MI

 

[Pit Bull]

Re: Re: Some foll has gott'a buy em''''

Originally posted by harleebkr



Couldn't make him see that 54k miles on a cummins is virtually nothing. Some guys just don't deserve a diesel!

It just got broke in

 

[clem]

Originally posted by HC

I agree with those who say "they're not for everybody". Some want the pulling power, others don't need it. Some drive 20k per year, some drive double or even more than triple that. Some trade before 100k, some think it takes 100k to break in a good vehicle. Some think diesel gets your hands oily, others think paper towels or gloves were invented for the purpose of holding the fuel nozzle. Some don't mind cooling the turbo, others do.



If you want to talk about savings, I feel the biggest factor is not when you hit 80k or 100k and fuel costs have paid for the engine; the big savings comes when you hit maybe 150k and you realize you have the option to go another 300k with no car payments if you want to.



On diesel prices, they fluctuate with the seasons. When heating oil is selling, diesel is more expensive, and you're getting less mpg on winter fuel. You can't base long term calculations on just your summer mpg, 'cause it won't be that good in the winter. But on the other hand, if you take vacations in the summer, that's when diesel is cheaper and mpg is better.



As for me, I don't WANT to talk everyone into buying a diesel. If everybody wants one, it just increases the price I'll have to pay for my next one!

Diesel's are safer you will never serprise anyone. You can't get with in 50ft of one. No need for a horn button on a DIESEL RAM. Oo. Oo.

 

[WKener]

Re: Re: Re: Some foll has gott'a buy em''''

Originally posted by Blakers

My theory about vehicles is if I'm in a wreck, I'd rather go over it than under it.

Everybody else can worry about things like crumple zones and side curtain air bags, I rest easy knowing that I have good old fashion physics on my side

Originally posted by Pit Bull

It just got broke in

Just broken in at 54K miles?? I disagree...



I thought a Cummins begins its life cycle at 100K miles?



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