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[powerboatr]

From www.trailerlife.com

Buyers Plan for Diesel Pickups

March 9, 2006

More consumers are planning to purchase fuel-efficient diesels as their next vehicle. According to AutoPacific, about 5 percent of total new-vehicle buyers plan to buy a diesel-powered vehicle at their next purchase. Approximately 22 percent of those surveyed said that they would choose a new diesel model within the next two years.

Of the consumers surveyed, 54 percent would consider a Ford truck, 30 percent a GMC, and 49 percent were considering Chevrolet. About 80 percent of future diesel owners are male, compared to an industry average of 60 percent male. While Ford holds a major market share in diesel trucks, Chevrolet and Dodge are showing up more in consumers' stated consideration of vehicle brands

 

[Ford_Forgotton]

They THINK they will be buying a new diesel.

The 2007 report I read from GM says expect a 7,000 to 10,000 dollar price jump due to the new emissions crap. A baseline diesel in 2007 will cost as much as a LOADED 2006.

 

[ranger boy]

They THINK they will be buying a new diesel.

The 2007 report I read from GM says expect a 7,000 to 10,000 dollar price jump due to the new emissions crap. A baseline diesel in 2007 will cost as much as a LOADED 2006.

let's hope that isn't true.....

 

[acjjkamp]

and expect fuel prices to go up even more, as more diesels hit the road

 

[jvencius]

They THINK they will be buying a new diesel.

The 2007 report I read from GM says expect a 7,000 to 10,000 dollar price jump due to the new emissions crap. A baseline diesel in 2007 will cost as much as a LOADED 2006.

I think I'll be keeping my '02 for a verrrrrrrrrrrrrrry long time.

 

[ranger boy]

I think I'll be keeping my '02 for a verrrrrrrrrrrrrrry long time.

ditto.

(besides i have an 05)

 

[pdt1081]

and expect fuel prices to go up even more, as more diesels hit the road

Don't forget the required cost increase just because of the new ultra-low sulfur requirement

 

[Black_Mamba]

Once the truck is paid for it is being built over and over the way I want it. I'll take a small loan out and rebuild the engine and tranny the way i want. Then every 100,000 miles or till it breaks I'll bo it again. By the looks of things 100,000 miles will take me forever to get since I drive a company vehicle.