Dodge 1/2 ton with diesel?
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79jasper
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Seen some people that really like them on the vw forums.
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02SilverStroke
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I've seen them advertised with air suspension. I've heard they get really good mileage, but like other diesels, don't know if the extra cost of the engine is worth it. I don't seem to see as many new Power Strokes as I used to, probably because of the $8000+ price tag of the PSD. It is rumored that Ford is working on a diesel F-150 but no telling what the engine will cost. In order to be better than the EcoBoost engines, it should get at least 30 mpg highway. Just my thoughts.
DaveBen
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The price of gas has a lot to do with the fewer diesel engines in trucks.
EK410
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If it wasn't for the long distance pulls we make with our fifth wheel - Oklahoma to Colorado, or Montana, or Wyoming, ect I wouldn't buy the diesel engines. For the short distance, in and out farm/ranch work the gas engines work great but I always end up going diesel for the previous reasons.
01yellerCobra
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IMO the price isn't worth it. From what I've seen the hauling specs are the same as a gas engine.
When the Nissan Titan diesel came out I was looking it up. The towing specs were the same as my grandparents 2016 F150 with the 5.0. I couldn't see paying for the Titan unless you really want to say you own a diesel.
I was at a show this past Sunday and there was a new F350 there. It was a fully loaded FX4. It even had the goose neck hitch. For the bargain price of $75,000. Ouch.
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When the Nissan Titan diesel came out I was looking it up. The towing specs were the same as my grandparents 2016 F150 with the 5.0. I couldn't see paying for the Titan unless you really want to say you own a diesel.
I was at a show this past Sunday and there was a new F350 there. It was a fully loaded FX4. It even had the goose neck hitch. For the bargain price of $75,000. Ouch.
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02SilverStroke
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In many areas, diesel is now about the same price as gasoline. I still don't know if the extra cost of the diesel is worth the prices. Of course we'll have to see how the new 2018 F-150 diesel will cost and the mileage ratings.
