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Re: Don't want to start a diesel truck battle, but
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Posted by rustyfarmall on November 28, 2003 at 07:26:39 from (207.32.13.227):
In Reply to: Don't want to start a diesel truck battle, but.... posted by Tom on November 28, 2003 at 06:50:16:
I don't believe those exaggerated claims for fuel mileage either, plus the fact that diesel fuel at the pump is higher priced than gasoline, and the fact that a diesel engine equipped truck will cost about $4,000 more than a comparable gas engine truck. Add all of these things together and I made the decision to buy a Chevy equipped with the 8.1 gas engine and the 6 speed manual trans. I have never been sorry, the only problem I ever had with the engine was when the crank sensor went out shortly after the truck was new. This truck has the 4.11 gears, and will get 10 to 12 mpg normal driving not loaded. The worst it has ever done was 8 mpg, with a D-19 Allis on the trailer, while traveling I-70 through Colorado. If you are familiar with that stretch of road, you know that it has to be pretty much the ultimate test for any truck. You guys with the diesels can keep them.
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