Gas or Diesel

NHRA133H · 03-21-2017, 11:53 AM

I know this is a silly question on this forum but here goes:
Looking to get an F250 or GM 2500 series truck for my daughter. Gas or diesel? No heaving hauling..no 6.0 or 6.4 Ford diesels. Budget around $22K. Crew/extended cab preferred. I am leaning toward gas. Thanks

cdh124 · 03-22-2017, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by NHRA133H

I know this is a silly question on this forum but here goes:
Looking to get an F250 or GM 2500 series truck for my daughter. Gas or diesel? No heaving hauling..no 6.0 or 6.4 Ford diesels. Budget around $22K. Crew/extended cab preferred. I am leaning toward gas. Thanks

I have always had ford diesels, ( I race Fords also) I needed a new truck in 2007. Ford diesels were having a lot of engine problems and the Dodge trucks didn't offer an 8 foot box on their full crew cab duallys, and the seats were not comfortable. I bought a 3500, Chevy crew cab dually with 6.6 diesel and Allison trans.. Best truck I have ever had, and is still the best diesel truck out their ( in my opinion) gets 12 mpg hauling 36' goose neck trailer loaded, and 18-19 mpg empty

cdh124 · 03-22-2017, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by cdh124

I have always had ford diesels, ( I race Fords also) I needed a new truck in 2007. Ford diesels were having a lot of engine problems and the Dodge trucks didn't offer an 8 foot box on their full crew cab duallys, and the seats were not comfortable. I bought a 3500, Chevy crew cab dually with 6.6 diesel and Allison trans.. Best truck I have ever had, and is still the best diesel truck out there ( in my opinion) gets 12 mpg hauling 36' goose neck trailer loaded, and 18-19 mpg empty

I also took a lot of crap from my Ford friends, but I needed a dependable truck to get my Fords to the race track!!!! Rides good empty and loaded.

340Cuda · 03-22-2017, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by NHRA133H

I know this is a silly question on this forum but here goes:
Looking to get an F250 or GM 2500 series truck for my daughter. Gas or diesel? No heaving hauling..no 6.0 or 6.4 Ford diesels. Budget around $22K. Crew/extended cab preferred. I am leaning toward gas. Thanks

Given the price of used diesels, (last time I checked my low mileage 2007 Cummins retailed for more than I paid for it new) and the fact that there will be no heavy loads, I would be leaning towards gas as well.

Bill

Bucky · 04-02-2017, 11:49 AM

Why even go 3/4 ton? If it isn't needed, much nicer trucks can be had for the money you want to spend. And unless you need the oil burner, it is just extra cost. The Duramax trucks I see around here from 2012 are just shy of $30k.....and are already showing signs of rust.

NHRA133H · 04-05-2017, 07:27 PM

Thanks. Now, can you folks explain this to my 18yr old daughter! LOL! I have a 2011 Duramax and love it. I imagine a 2500 series with the Duramax/Allison must motor along pretty good.

03-21-2017, 11:53 AM	#1
NHRA133H Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 21 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Gas or Diesel I know this is a silly question on this forum but here goes: Looking to get an F250 or GM 2500 series truck for my daughter. Gas or diesel? No heaving hauling..no 6.0 or 6.4 Ford diesels. Budget around $22K. Crew/extended cab preferred. I am leaning toward gas. Thanks

04-02-2017, 11:49 AM	#5
Bucky Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 16 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Gas or Diesel Why even go 3/4 ton? If it isn't needed, much nicer trucks can be had for the money you want to spend. And unless you need the oil burner, it is just extra cost. The Duramax trucks I see around here from 2012 are just shy of $30k.....and are already showing signs of rust.

04-05-2017, 07:27 PM	#6
NHRA133H Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 21 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Gas or Diesel Thanks. Now, can you folks explain this to my 18yr old daughter! LOL! I have a 2011 Duramax and love it. I imagine a 2500 series with the Duramax/Allison must motor along pretty good.