[SEL] What kind of truck? Gas or Diesel

[Judge Tommy Turner]

OK everyone, I'm consulting the most knowledgeable people I know on this.... in the mean time I'll ask all of you..... don't get worked up, just kidding.

My '99 Dodge Ram Pickup has turned over 200,000 miles and its time to get another.  I can't decide to stick with a diesel (the last 3 trucks have had Cummins engines) or go the gas route.  I like the power of a diesel.  I don't like paying $5000 more for a diesel engine though and paying around 50% more at the pump for diesel vs. gas although I know there will be a 30 to 40% gain on MPG on the diesel.

I've found a truck that's exactly what I'm looking for, its a year old, 9000 miles and has all the equipment I desire.  Its a Dodge with a 5.7 Hemi gas engine rather than a diesel.  Do any of you have a truck with the 5.7 in it?  Just curious what kind of fuel mileage it will get, is it a fairly powerful engine, etc?

Please give me your thoughts.

Tommy Turner
Magnolia, KY