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Old 06-15-2009, 09:20 AM   #23 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by NMRJock View Post
This is where I'd disagree. The diesel fuel economy and longevity are worth the extra dough (to me). Even if I'm just towing 4000#, if I'm doing it every weekend I'm going to enjoy some extra torque going up the hills. A diesel doesn't cost that much more than the equivalent gasser and you get most of/all of that difference back in the resale anyway.

But that's why they make both kinds. You can get whichever is a better value for you.
diesel motors also last a really long time since they run such low rpms.

if i had to purchase another truck no way would i buy a gasser for towing.
diesel has so much torque.
resale on the diesel is also higher as stated above.
one thing i would also recommend is the "Lariat(ford), or LT(chevy) interior.
my 3/4 ton is a LT version, and it is one of the most comfortable seats i have ever sat in. my dually is the LS version(standard), and it sucks in comparison.
the rpice on a used one with the good interior isnt much more(if any), and is well worth seaching for.
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