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

"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."

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 9/28/10 6:02 PM, wrote:
On Tue, 28 Sep 2010 17:25:09 -0400, John
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?

Be a little careful about new diesels. The new ones have a urea system
in them that could leave you stuck on the side of the road. At this
point, the dealer is the only one that can refill the tank. It is
supposed to last quite a while but when it is empty you are done.


What could be better than Herring stuck on the side of the road at night
adjacent to a neighborhood full of those dark-skinned Americans he so
fears and hates?

Bring it on!



--
Republicans are the Party of No:
No Leaders / No Ideas / No Morals

On Sep 28, 6:05*pm, Secular Humourist wrote:
On 9/28/10 6:02 PM, wrote:

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

Be a little careful about new diesels. The new ones have a urea system
in them that could leave you stuck on the side of the road. At this
point, the dealer is the only one that can refill the tank. It is
supposed to last quite a while but when it is empty you are done.

What could be better than Herring stuck on the side of the road at night
adjacent to a neighborhood full of those dark-skinned Americans he so
fears and hates?

Bring it on!

--
Republicans are the Party of No:
No Leaders / No Ideas / No Morals

Please feel free to post THOSE pictures...HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

"Secular Humourist" wrote in message
...
On 9/28/10 6:02 PM, wrote:
On Tue, 28 Sep 2010 17:25:09 -0400, John
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?

Be a little careful about new diesels. The new ones have a urea system
in them that could leave you stuck on the side of the road. At this
point, the dealer is the only one that can refill the tank. It is
supposed to last quite a while but when it is empty you are done.


What could be better than Herring stuck on the side of the road at night
adjacent to a neighborhood full of those dark-skinned Americans he so
fears and hates?

Someone of color who actually stops and helps him... Maybe he'll do a George
Wallace.

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 Sep 28, 4:25*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.

If you dont' need it then a diesel wouldn't be worth the extra, but If
you'r planning on pulling your camper or boat A LOT! Then the fuel
economy and power would be on you're side, John.

In article ,
says...

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?

$8,000 = 121 fill-ups for my gasser truck's 25 gallon tank at 22 gallons
per fill-up. This all translates into about 54,000 miles of driving the
truck.