Originally posted by Tetsu
Diesel cars last alot longer then gas. Ergo, there no question I would go with diesel.
I would only get that thing if I had a really long and heavy trailer to tow. Even then, the F series trucks can haul those loads to.
Possibly. But they are a BITCH to upkeep. My dad had a diesel duelie for his work truck and it did what it was supposed to do. Except an oil change on a Diesel is RIDICULOUS. He said that in the end the cost of maintenance was too much and gas, while the price at the time was higher, was cheaper in the long run simply because the maintenance was so high.
Plus glo-plugs in the winter SUCK. If you forget to plug in the truck just once on a cold night - guess whos not starting their truck in the morning?!
Then again this was awhile ago. But I still think the oil changes and such are insane. I think I heard theyve since fixed the issue with the glo plugs having something else help heat them.