In USAToday this morning
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A LOT!! look at how many people are buying f-150 eco boost, paying the extra thousands that it costs just for a few extra mpg
LET THE HALF TON DIESEL SHOOT OUT BEGIN!!
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a little more reading material on this subject. interesting statement i never knew.. VM which is chryslers diesel supplier is half owned by fiat - which controls chrysler ( which i knew ) and half owned by GM.. which i didnt know.
Ram 1500 first modern half-ton pickup with diesel
Ram 1500 first modern half-ton pickup with diesel
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Not interested, I'd be more interested in the Ram 1500 with the HEMI. The diesel V-6 is a commercial engine, not so certain it's have very good NVH. It maybe pretty good for utility truck applications, but to the public. It will have a good startup pop, but later go flat, especailly with the folks that like their V-8 gas engines. Just my $.02.
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I'd buy another diesel vehicle. I had a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited with the MB 3L CRD. Most folks didn't even know it was a diesel. It was quiet, no vibration, had as much power as the 4.6L gasser in my precious GC, and averaged 19 MPG - even if I drove it like I stole it. Compare that to my current 2010 Hemi GC that averages 14 MPG, but only if I drive it like I've got an egg between my foot and the accelerator pedal. If I drive it the way that I drove the diesel GC, it averages 12-13 MPG.
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If you look at the gauge cluster on a 2008-2009 Expedition, you will see a glowplug/WTS light, so they almost went through with it, but scrapped it anyhow.
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Ford already figured that out in late 2009 mid 2010 when they scrapped the 4.4 Diesel V8 they were planning in favor of the Ecoboost.
If you look at the gauge cluster on a 2008-2009 Expedition, you will see a glowplug/WTS light, so they almost went through with it, but scrapped it anyhow.
If you look at the gauge cluster on a 2008-2009 Expedition, you will see a glowplug/WTS light, so they almost went through with it, but scrapped it anyhow.
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Diesels are making are makings strides in not only small tractors and utility vehicles, but passenger cars as well. I see the 1/2 ton diesel market being a potentially strong market. Not many people can justify buying a $60k truck for towing 4 times a year, but they can afford $40k-$50k on a 1/2 ton gasser no problem because they want a pick up. However, if they can get more towing capacity for just a few thousand more...then why not?
I've thought for a long time they should go for it. This is a big win for us to...the more people using diesel fuel the more money spent on diesel engine development, fuel quality and the industry as a whole.
I've thought for a long time they should go for it. This is a big win for us to...the more people using diesel fuel the more money spent on diesel engine development, fuel quality and the industry as a whole.