New ram 1500 Diesel I doing it....

[dom w. forte]

I have no problem with politics in the off the topic area, just start it as such not turn any subject into politics, you seem to enjoy making people unhappy or mad thats the part I dont understand !

[Obama4President2016]

It's all about the boating, fishing, and company on the boat. But you (Forte's Inboard) make me happy when I can't fix my boat. As for the rest, they make me happy because I learn most everything on this forum. Repairs and maintenance are endless.

Maybe we need to talk about apple pie?

[Bad05]

Although I don't use my boat for fishing, I know people back in MN/SD that do and see no issue with doing so. Great looking fish by the way!

Back on topic, this 1/2 ton Diesel really has my interest as I'm in the market for a new truck but have never been a fan of Dodge styling, nothing against the truck, just not for me. Wonder how long it will be before the others follow suit?

[Obama4President2016]

Nissan Titan will be the next with a Cummins 5.0L due out for 2015. Seems Toyota also will use the Cummins 5.0L for their tundra in 2016. Ford is having success with their Ecoboost, but maybe someone here knows more about ford?????

I'd have to imagine GM is thinking about it at this time, but I don't know since I mostly follow Dodge & Toyota.

[gil5784]

Come on Bad05 come over to the Dodge side ;-)

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[JohnZ3]

I've owned several trucks, gas and diesel. Diesel is the only choice. Power and better mileage.
Tow your boat with a diesel truck, any brand, and you won't go back to gas.

[dom w. forte]

Ford had plans for a smaller diesel but shelfed it bacause the DGI engines are getting better economy and with comparable tow capacity with smaller displacement, so theystill might come out with it if the market changes, fuel cost of diesel needs to come down.

[Bad05]

Come on Bad05 come over to the Dodge side ;-)

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I've owned several trucks, gas and diesel. Diesel is the only choice. Power and better mileage.
Tow your boat with a diesel truck, any brand, and you won't go back to gas.

No on the Dodge! Just can't do it....I would actually consider a Toyota before a Dodge. Just don't like the styling of the truck and never have. I didn't like the Chevy/GMCs until the new ones came out this year and the Fords interiors have too much plastic and feel cheap. We have Chevy, Ford and now....I hate to even say it.....Nissan fleet truck so I'm quite familiar with those 3.

I agree with the power and mileage, but initial cost, maintenance costs and fuel prices are holding me back.....hence the reason I'm reading through pages of political garbage and off topic conversations, ha! My 03 Chevy AV with the 5.3 is too weak anymore to pull the boat up the grade from Lake Mead to Boulder City so I use my brothers Tundra. The lake is so low the ramp almost eats his truck before I can get the boat off/on the trailer where my AV is lifted 6" with 35s and makes the process much easier.

I just know the day I pull trigger on a new truck something better will come out!!!

[Timmy!]

GM also had plans for a baby Duramax but had to shelve it when the Gov bailed them out. The good news for us boat owners is that every year, a better performing truck is released and all of the mfr's keep pushing the tow capabilities and power up.

[Wickedcummins]

Maintance costs ? 2013 dodge ram diesels oil interval 15k along with fuel filter. Pretty cheap to maintain and will outlast your gaser if you care for it by 5 times the life!

MPG towing with a gaser 10mpg average.. Average towing with diesel 15mpg. SO ever 5 miles you drive you spend 3.60 more in a gaser. Not to mention your resell will be much less and truck will expire much sooner

[Dan and Christy]

...... I didn't like the Chevy/GMCs until the new ones came out this year and the Fords interiors have too much plastic and feel cheap.

Hmmm, you didn't seem to mind my older(09) beautiful Chevy when it was towing your boat to the lake!

[Obama4President2016]

Latest news from Tundra forum......

[Dandy]

MPG towing with a gaser 10mpg average.. Average towing with diesel 15mpg. SO ever 5 miles you drive you spend 3.60 more in a gaser. Not to mention your resell will be much less and truck will expire much sooner

I think you have to rework your math. If gas is at $3.50/gal and we agree at 10 MPG, this equates @ $0.35 per mile for fuel. For the diesel at $4.00/gal and 15 MPG, this equates to $0.27 per mile for fuel. This is a difference of $0.06 per mile driven (based on fule consumption alone @ prices mentioned). So for 15 miles driven in each vehicle, it will cost an additional $1.25 or an extra $0.42 per 5 miles, not $3.60 per mile. I am not trying to start/participate in any argument for or against, just noticed the incorrect calculations.

If you calculate an average of 20,000 miles a year, you would save $1680 in fuel based upon the per gallon/MPG figures used.

[Obama4President2016]

I tried to explain this cost comparative logic a few weeks ago and totally failed.

Not to knit-pick..........but the difference per mile is .08 cents per mile, not .06. ($0.35 minus $0.27 equals $0.08)

So for 15 miles driven in each vehicle, it will cost an additional $1.20....or .40 cents per 5 miles, not .42 cents and DEFINITELY NOT $3.60 per 5 miles.

AT 20,000 miles a year, you save $1600 bucks.....which is about the cost to insure it if it's a 4X4 and you live in a congested city like St Petersburg, FL

Here some more new info: Impressive!! I would take a Cummins over a VM MOtori any day.

[Wickedcummins]

sorry ya I was so not awake yet post that from bed lol.. And diesel is not more per gallon here. Its been lower than Gas if not the same price