With age comes wanting to be more comfortable. So I am going to go with a half ton truck. Wanting something that gets good to great gas mileage. Looking at the Dodge 1500 but then the ecodiesel caught my attention. Anyone have one? Do they have decent power and dependable? Do they still require def fluid like most diesels?
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I've never owned one, but know they come with the same headaches and costs as the big diesel. People claim they get good mileage, but they never seem to hand calc to determine their actual mileage. Cost of maintenance is higher than a gas too, and you don't really get any additional towing capability.
For what it's worth, I have a 2020 Hellcat with the top of the line interior, and I would say while it looks awesome, I don't think it will last near as long as my 2012 F-250 interior has lasted. The leather is very soft, which is great now, but I don't see it being that good in say 5 years.
That said, if you want one, go for it! Life is too short to not get what you want sometimes.
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Originally posted by ATXRaider83 View PostNot sure on the diesels. Have the 17 ram 1500 quad cab with the 5.7 and I get 21 hwy and 15 to 18 city. Oh and by the way if you get a gas one dont let them tell you that the hemi "tick" is normal. Insist its fixed under warranty.
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I have an ‘18 ecodiesel. Best truck I’ve owned so far. Best interior, smoothest ride hands down in a truck. 25 mpg in the city. 27-32 mpg on the highway. Pulling my blue wave , I turn 20 mpg. Pulling my cargo trailer or horse trailer 17-19 mpg. Filters/ maintenance is1/2 what it was in my f-250. The only thing it is not is a speed demon- it’s acceleration is not super fast. Which is not a priority with me- rather have the torque and the mileage. I hear the 2020’s get even better mileage and more power.
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Originally posted by elliscountyhog View PostWith age comes wanting to be more comfortable. So I am going to go with a half ton truck. Wanting something that gets good to great gas mileage. Looking at the Dodge 1500 but then the ecodiesel caught my attention. Anyone have one? Do they have decent power and dependable? Do they still require def fluid like most diesels?
my truck gets 22 mpg if i dont drive like a bat outta hail
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Originally posted by ATXRaider83 View PostNot sure on the diesels. Have the 17 ram 1500 quad cab with the 5.7 and I get 21 hwy and 15 to 18 city. Oh and by the way if you get a gas one dont let them tell you that the hemi "tick" is normal. Insist its fixed under warranty.
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