Gary R.

Truck is 6 years old, just feel like getting something else and the new diesels are more complicated, worse fuel mileage, and at a $10K premium over gas. Thinking of a GMC 2500 Denali, anyone have anything good, bad, or ugly to say about the new gasser trucks?

KaiB

No Gary, but now that the farm trucks are gone (great diesels from bygone years) and I drive my '10 Duramax, I also wonder.

I'd really miss the diesel, but can hardly justify the current snuffed out engines, lack of fuel mileage and maintenance.

I honestly don't know what I'll do when the time comes. (probably suck up and get another, but we'll see; I'm just at home in one)

Gary R.

Spec'd out a Tundra to the max and it's as much $$ as all the others but is maxed out at 8100lb towing, just too close to my estimated 7000 loaded trailer, so it's out.. My 06 is the last year diesel w/o all the BS emissions so i'm sure there is a good market for it if I don't trade it.

Circuit Motorsports

The new gas are pretty nice if you have a decent commute and are using the truck. But I am comparing them to my 7.3 which is a loud clattery engine. If it were the same price to get a newer Tundra/Sequoia I think I miight look at it pretty hard, but the ones I'm looking at are 2-3 times the price of my Excursion.

bsztanko

Drive my truck before you cross it off your list.

Gary R.

Your truck is great Bela but I like overkill... just look at my lift!

Paul 996

The new F150 Ecoboost with Max Tow package is rated for 11,300 lbs. Twin turbos in a gasser v6 make a nice 420 ft/lbs of torque and you can trim one out as nice as you can afford.

Very decent gas mileage unloaded and towing gas mileage is what you would expect for a gas truck with two turbos spooling. It does keep the revs nice and low and holds gears when towing which is a nice surprise for a gas engine.

paradisenb

Blasphemy! I recently bought a F350 DRW Diesel and I would not consider going back to a lesser tow vehicle. I feel so much safer towing with this rig. I will not put my family in a 'less than' truck while towing anywhere. My truck is not a DD. I guess if it where just fuel type, not the size and weight, it may not matter that much, but you are talking Tundra. Bad move. A Hondah Civic will go more than a 100 MPH, but do you want to drive that car that fast?
The mileage between a new Tundra truck and your is probably 5-6 MPG, but not when you are towing. Difference may be as little as 2 MPG. So, the only difference is the price of fuel. How many miles per year? Dollar amount may not exceed the price of 2 tires. Insurance will be higher.
Besides, when clime into to that bad boy you know you are king of the road. Feels good!!

TIM COSTA

Gary,
Why dont you spend more time trying to sell Mike's Spec Box like you promised and less time worrying about your own selfish gains!!

KaiB

THAT'S the spirit Randy.

Thanks, I needed that!

KOAN

I got out of a 2008 Tundra and got an new F250 diesel. I'd really consider it a step backwards in towing ability and safety to go back to the Tundra. It is a nice truck if you are pulling an open trailer. I got about 8 mpg with it. Am getting 11-12 in the F250, and it isn't broken in yet. Without towing, I get 18 mpg on the hwy.

Gary R.

I know that's what HE is thinkin!!!

Gary R.

Ok, back on track.... Tundra is not in the cards, it's a GMC/Chevy 2500 or a Ford F250 gasser or keep my Duramax. Dems da choices.

Charles A. Toupin

I always had a 1500, either Dodge or Chevy. 7200 lbs 20ft enclosed tag trailer. Sometimes, I drive a 3500 DRW Diesel with 48ft gooseneck. I see quite a difference, mainly because of the gooseneck, not necessarily the truck itself. I always wanted to change for a Diesel, but for 5 long hauls per year, plus a few very short ones, I'm not sure it's worth it... Especially as I'm using it as a DD...

I never had any problems towing with either of my 3 pick-ups...

c.

KaiB

If you can blow the extra, get another diesel.

Thought about this over dinner and I'll do the same when the time comes next year.

Unless Obama absolutely snuffs out trucks out.