[SEL] What kind of truck? Gas or Diesel

[Steve W.]

Judge Tommy Turner wrote:
> 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
> 

FIL has a 3/4 ton with a hemi in it. It LOVES gas. 13-15 is the best it
gets.
Plenty of power and will scream down the road.

I would say to go with an oil burner.

-- 
Steve W.
Near Cooperstown, New York