2006-07-31 10:31:04 · 9 answers · asked by 18gal9861 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Dodge
IMHO, it really depends on how you plan to use the vehicle. If you're just using it for around town driving with occasional turnpike driving, I would say no. Mainly because to keep it properly maintained is more expensive than a gas engine (about $60 for an oil change!), plus you've got all that extra power that's going to waste. However, if your pulling a good sized trailer or a lot of heavy payloads, especially on long trips, the diesel is the way to go!
2006-07-31 11:54:37 · answer #1 · answered by lugnutz59 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have driven diesels pick up trucks for more than 15 years .They will last longer if you take care of them,but short term ownership may not be worth it.
I have a 1999 dodge 3500 truck,that has 550,000 miles on it,,but it does not get great MPG ,it gets about 16 miles to th gallon.
If you trade cars every 2 or 3 years,stay with gasoline/Unless you are pulling a trailer allot.
2006-08-01 11:25:28 · answer #2 · answered by sam s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do a lot of driving usually get more mileage out of a diesel.But check the stickers for the mileage rating on gas and diesel. I know ford diesel gets real bad fuel mileage.
2006-07-31 18:51:18 · answer #3 · answered by xeson1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm unfamiliar with any diesel cars that are not made by Volkswagon. that being said, I'm seeing too many VW's in our shop to recomend buying one. If your talking about a pickup, diesel is the only way to go if your hauling or pulling heavy stuff, otherwise find something gas or E85 compatable
2006-08-03 19:45:54 · answer #4 · answered by ndredrider 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think so, but to each his own. I have a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 with the CTD. I get about 20MPG combined highway/city. Plus the extra power is great for pulling whatever is thrown at you.
2006-07-31 18:30:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, diesel is the way to go
2006-08-04 15:11:09 · answer #6 · answered by charles w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a 1999 cummins dodge 2500 it`ll pull anything i tie on it it gets 25+mpg on the hwy.as far as oil changes i do mine @15,000mi it cost me 70$ i have 276,000+mi on my truck w/no prob`s
2006-08-01 00:16:40 · answer #7 · answered by me too 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
inline diesels are more dependable than V' motors.
2006-08-04 00:57:40 · answer #8 · answered by randyrich 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-08-01 15:46:30 · answer #9 · answered by roadrunner426440 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋