Trying to decide which to get - between Toyota, Ford, GMC. Toyota doesn't make a
diesel, but the question becomes, 'Why diesel'? The price of the truck is about
$8K more than the gasser. The diesels get better mileage, supposedly, but diesel
also costs more.

Any ideas out there?
--
John H

All decisions are the result of binary thinking.

On 9/28/10 5:25 PM, John H wrote:
Trying to decide which to get - between Toyota, Ford, GMC. Toyota doesn't make a
diesel, but the question becomes, 'Why diesel'? The price of the truck is about
$8K more than the gasser. The diesels get better mileage, supposedly, but diesel
also costs more.

Any ideas out there?

If you put lots of miles on the diesel engine you will save money in
maintenance and longevity. The diesel will still be running long after
you have gone to the fishing hole in the sky.

--
Dr. Karen Grear
Harry's Landlord

On Tue, 28 Sep 2010 17:30:28 -0400, "Dr. Karen Grear, MD, PhD, STD"
wrote:

On 9/28/10 5:25 PM, John H wrote:
Trying to decide which to get - between Toyota, Ford, GMC. Toyota doesn't make a
diesel, but the question becomes, 'Why diesel'? The price of the truck is about
$8K more than the gasser. The diesels get better mileage, supposedly, but diesel
also costs more.

Any ideas out there?

If you put lots of miles on the diesel engine you will save money in
maintenance and longevity. The diesel will still be running long after
you have gone to the fishing hole in the sky.

OK, I'll agree with that. But, I'd probably trade it before my 85th birthday
anyway! Hell, I'm not buying the damn thing for my kids.

Thanks for the advice though. For a woman, you're pretty truck knowledgeable.
--
John H

All decisions are the result of binary thinking.

"John H" wrote in message ...
Trying to decide which to get - between Toyota, Ford, GMC. Toyota doesn't make a
diesel, but the question becomes, 'Why diesel'? The price of the truck is about
$8K more than the gasser. The diesels get better mileage, supposedly, but diesel
also costs more.

Any ideas out there?
--
John H

All decisions are the result of binary thinking.


You never know where GM is going to be when Obama is out of office in 2012. Who can predict if they can stand on their own feet.
I'd go for Ford. But do you really need a beefy truck to pull the rig you have?

--
Harry
"The 'C' students run the world."

In article ,
says...

"John H" wrote in message ...
Trying to decide which to get - between Toyota, Ford, GMC. Toyota doesn't make a
diesel, but the question becomes, 'Why diesel'? The price of the truck is about
$8K more than the gasser. The diesels get better mileage, supposedly, but diesel
also costs more.

Any ideas out there?
--
John H

All decisions are the result of binary thinking.


You never know where GM is going to be when Obama is out of office in 2012. Who can predict if they can stand on their own feet.
I'd go for Ford. But do you really need a beefy truck to pull the rig you have?

He may have a few legs to crush.

"BAR" wrote in message . ..
In article ,
says...

"John H" wrote in message ...
Trying to decide which to get - between Toyota, Ford, GMC. Toyota doesn't make a
diesel, but the question becomes, 'Why diesel'? The price of the truck is about
$8K more than the gasser. The diesels get better mileage, supposedly, but diesel
also costs more.

Any ideas out there?
--
John H

All decisions are the result of binary thinking.


You never know where GM is going to be when Obama is out of office in 2012. Who can predict if they can stand on their own feet.
I'd go for Ford. But do you really need a beefy truck to pull the rig you have?

He may have a few legs to crush.


You can crush legs with a F150. Krause can tell you how to do it.

--
Harry
"The 'C' students run the world."

On Sep 28, 5:35*pm, Harry® wrote:
"John H" wrote in messagenews:a4n4a61c48cvmud5rjhis4l0r77e8k7me8@4ax .com...
Trying to decide which to get - between Toyota, Ford, GMC. Toyota doesn't make a
diesel, but the question becomes, 'Why diesel'? The price of the truck is about
$8K more than the gasser. The diesels get better mileage, supposedly, but diesel
also costs more.

Any ideas out there?
--
John H

All decisions are the result of binary thinking.

You never know where GM is going to be when Obama is out of office in 2012. Who can predict if they can stand on their own feet.
I'd go for Ford. But do you really need a beefy truck to pull the rig you have?

--
Harry
"The 'C' students run the world."

No, not for the current rig, but a somewhat bigger rig may be in the
future. Not huge, but a little bigger. Even the small fifth wheel rigs
come in close to 10K lbs.

On Sep 28, 5:25*pm, John H wrote:
Trying to decide which to get - between Toyota, Ford, GMC. Toyota doesn't make a
diesel, but the question becomes, 'Why diesel'? The price of the truck is about
$8K more than the gasser. The diesels get better mileage, supposedly, but diesel
also costs more.

Any ideas out there?
--
John H

All decisions are the result of binary thinking.

Your " new " truck will have to be ...white, of course.

It'll have your Radio, it'll have your Overdrive, and.... it'll have
your " Easy Rider Rifle Racky " for not 1 but TWO of your favorite
rifles.

Just ask for it by license plate.... KKK U2

On Tue, 28 Sep 2010 17:25:09 -0400, John H
wrote:

Trying to decide which to get - between Toyota, Ford, GMC. Toyota doesn't make a
diesel, but the question becomes, 'Why diesel'? The price of the truck is about
$8K more than the gasser. The diesels get better mileage, supposedly, but diesel
also costs more.

Any ideas out there?

I think it depends on how you are going to use it. If you keep your
present camping trailer, you'd probably be happy with either a Tundra
or a F150. I've had my extended cab Tundra for 9 years now and like
it a lot. It's barely broken in at 90,000 miles. Buying new I'd get
it with the larger engine and the full crew cab.

On the other hand if you want a bigger/heavier trailer, and are going
to continue doing long trips, diesel is the way to go. One of my
neighbors has a F350 diesel dually and he claims to get 18 to 19 mpg
on the interstates when he's not towing.

On Tue, 28 Sep 2010 18:40:16 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Tue, 28 Sep 2010 17:25:09 -0400, John H
wrote:

Trying to decide which to get - between Toyota, Ford, GMC. Toyota doesn't make a
diesel, but the question becomes, 'Why diesel'? The price of the truck is about
$8K more than the gasser. The diesels get better mileage, supposedly, but diesel
also costs more.

Any ideas out there?

I think it depends on how you are going to use it. If you keep your
present camping trailer, you'd probably be happy with either a Tundra
or a F150. I've had my extended cab Tundra for 9 years now and like
it a lot. It's barely broken in at 90,000 miles. Buying new I'd get
it with the larger engine and the full crew cab.

On the other hand if you want a bigger/heavier trailer, and are going
to continue doing long trips, diesel is the way to go. One of my
neighbors has a F350 diesel dually and he claims to get 18 to 19 mpg
on the interstates when he's not towing.

You're right. I just looked up the towing capacities for a couple of the small
gassers. They're right around 10K. Then I looked for small fifth wheel trailers.
There aren't too many that are less than 10K, that's for sure. I may have to
scratch Toyota off the list. Hell, the Tundra will tow only about 1500 lbs more
than my 4Runner.
--
John H

All decisions are the result of binary thinking.