[SEL] What kind of truck? Gas or Diesel

[Lew Best]

Hey Tommy

Nuther good place to look for info would be an RV list on yahoo.  I went
that route before I bought my last truck (debating Ford, GM or Dodge
diesels).  Lotsa folks pull those big 5th wheel travel trailers & can give
you opinions.

Lew near Waco, TX   

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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

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