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Originally Posted by orion::S14
A little savings due to fuel mileage is FAR offset by the maintenance required when owning a diesel.
Oil change for the F-150 you mentioned? $20
Oil change for a diesel? $90
Fuel/water filter - $60-100, every year at least. Don't have to worry about that on a gas engine.
How about if an injector goes out?
$50-60 for a gas engine, $300 for a diesel...and they are much more prone to failure, as the diesel will absorb water...corrode the injector, etc...
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If you want a diesel truck, go for it. But don't buy one because it'll save you money, it WON'T.
- Brian
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You know I can get you those injectors cheaper brian...
I think the best most under-rated truck was in 1993-1994 Ford made a F250/350 with a 7.3L IDI Turbo motor.
Now a set of injectors for that is about $190 for a set of 8.. very simple engine and simple to maintain. Can run veggie oil
If you don't want that then get a 2000-2003 F350 with a power stroke.