Settling for the gasser?
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12-23-2018, 09:13 AM
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I didn't settle buying a 6.2 gasser, I bought what I needed. More cargo capacity and since I was towing way under 11,000 pounds I sure didn't need a diesel. It had nothing to do with what I could or couldn't afford, but what I needed. Many diesel owners buy diesel, not because they need it, but because they think it's a status symbol. Well that's not what I think of when I see a new F350 crew cab diesel pulling a ski boat or a 6,000 pound travel trailer. It just looks like someone is compensating. When we bought our 2016 F350 gasser we were looking for carrying capacity for a slide in truck camper. When we sold the camper and got a small Outdoors RV travel trailer, max. weight of 7800 pounds, I was glad I hadn't sprung for a diesel. A trailer that light sure doesn't need one. A lot of diesel owners say they didn't need a diesel, "they wanted one". To those people there's not much to say. Enjoy paying more for the vehicle, service, diesel, DEF and less load capacity.
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12-23-2018, 09:37 AM
I didn't settle buying a 6.2 gasser, I bought what I needed. More cargo capacity and since I was towing way under 11,000 pounds I sure didn't need a diesel. It had nothing to do with what I could or couldn't afford, but what I needed. Many diesel owners buy diesel, not because they need it, but because they think it's a status symbol. Well that's not what I think of when I see a new F350 crew cab diesel pulling a ski boat or a 6,000 pound travel trailer. It just looks like someone is compensating. When we bought our 2016 F350 gasser we were looking for carrying capacity for a slide in truck camper. When we sold the camper and got a small Outdoors RV travel trailer, max. weight of 7800 pounds, I was glad I hadn't sprung for a diesel. A trailer that light sure doesn't need one. A lot of diesel owners say they didn't need a diesel, "they wanted one". To those people there's not much to say. Enjoy paying more for the vehicle, service, diesel, DEF and less load capacity.
I sometimes tow a 4k pound bass boat with my V10. Should I sell it and get a Ranger? Having excess towing capacity is a good thing, not a bad thing.
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12-23-2018, 09:37 AM
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In an ironic way it sounds like you are compensating for something. Why would you slam someone for their own personal choice?
I sometimes tow a 4k pound bass boat with my V10. Should I sell it and get a Ranger? Having excess towing capacity is a good thing, not a bad thing.
I sometimes tow a 4k pound bass boat with my V10. Should I sell it and get a Ranger? Having excess towing capacity is a good thing, not a bad thing.
#98
12-23-2018, 10:01 AM
I like the 6.2 in my 18 f-350, tows my camping rig just fine in the rockies, and it heats up fast when it's - 36 in the mornings, did think about diesel, but what killed it was a friend that had a 17 and when tems dropped below - 25, the "aux" heater wasnt cutting it and he was complaining about it taking half an hour of idling and 20 minutes of diving until you could no longer see your breath, my gasser gets to that point in 5 minutes after I start it, then after driving it for a few minutes it's toasty, I'll never go diesel
#99
12-23-2018, 10:22 AM
I like the 6.2 in my 18 f-350, tows my camping rig just fine in the rockies, and it heats up fast when it's - 36 in the mornings, did think about diesel, but what killed it was a friend that had a 17 and when tems dropped below - 25, the "aux" heater wasnt cutting it and he was complaining about it taking half an hour of idling and 20 minutes of diving until you could no longer see your breath, my gasser gets to that point in 5 minutes after I start it, then after driving it for a few minutes it's toasty, I'll never go diesel
that idle time will also shorten the life of his Diesel. Cylinder wash and the EGR will kill an engine real quick.
#100
12-23-2018, 10:29 AM
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We’re going to see the dwindling days of the diesel 3/4 and 1 ton. My buddy is a fleet manager at a Ford dealership here in Houston, and he says they are starting to see a trend towards gas trucks. With the rising cost of the initial investment, combined with ALL associated costs of ownership, diesels just dont make sense anymore for 90% of the people that own them. Cost of emissions related equipment in the future will eventually cripple the diesel pick up market. Look at what Mercedes and its customers have gone through with the blue tec diesel in the sprinter. Beyond costly repairs most related to emissions systems out of warranty, and thats if you can get warranty coverage. All they do is blame emissions problems on the quality of diesel, and BOOM owner is stuck with the repair. Google it.... its crazy. No bueno. I can assure you once chevy, ford , and dodge get on that bandwagon dudes will trade these things in by the masses. These new gas motors have come a long way. They have the power to get it done, and they have a long servicable life span. Diesel is bad ***, just dosent make sense financially.
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12-23-2018, 10:47 AM
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12-23-2018, 10:50 AM
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12-23-2018, 01:51 PM
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There are no fuel cost savings with a diesel, it is not "an investment", the risks of ownership are much higher.
IMO, the only reason to buy a diesel is if you haul VERY heavy and often.
Gassers are making a comeback based on realistic need, cost, reliability, and increased capability. I think that trend will continue.
IMO, the only reason to buy a diesel is if you haul VERY heavy and often.
Gassers are making a comeback based on realistic need, cost, reliability, and increased capability. I think that trend will continue.
#104
12-23-2018, 02:08 PM
There are no fuel cost savings with a diesel, it is not "an investment", the risks of ownership are much higher.
IMO, the only reason to buy a diesel is if you haul VERY heavy and often.
Gassers are making a comeback based on realistic need, cost, reliability, and increased capability. I think that trend will continue.
IMO, the only reason to buy a diesel is if you haul VERY heavy and often.
Gassers are making a comeback based on realistic need, cost, reliability, and increased capability. I think that trend will continue.