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Originally Posted by Daubs
Hmmm, I disagree. When I was researching a new truck in 04 I calculated miles I traveled in a year / cost of diesel fuel vs. gas / cost of Duramax vs. Big Block vs. 6.0 / estimated MPG of all three.
Yes, Duramax would save me $$ on fuel, but not that much. I would have to drive the diesel for 6-7 years before savings on fuel would offset the initial cost of getting the Duramax. You can buy a lot of gas with ~$5,500
For me, it just wasn't worth it.
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I agree.......unless you are going to keep the vehicle and drive it for 300,000 miles and use it for hauling for most of those 300k.......It wont be any cheaper. It takes a long time to re-coup that (NEWER) diesel engine additional cost. Plus diesel fuel is around here is 10-12% higher than gas.
But agian...they diesels can be fun and the longevity of them is longer.