Ugh!:confused2:
Ram's ecodiesel is doing very well. Fuel mileage is right around 23 mpg combined and 27-30 mpg highway; towing (3000-9000+ lbs) it's getting between 12 and 19 mpg. It's got a 9.25" rear end, semi floating axle (like all half tons); if the payload isn't good enough add air bags and you're good to go (within reason). IMO, most people aren't worried about going over the gvwr (again, within reason).
The diesel engine is $3350 option (price includes $500 for 8sp Transmission). Unless you're in business, I don't see why this particular option has to pay for itself. What other option pays for itself?--electric windows, heated seats etc... It is, in all lightly hood the only option that could pay for itself. In my area a diesel needs to get 2 mpg more than a gas engine to be a wash. Then there is dpf fluid and oil changes, so maybe it needs to be 4 mpg better to be a wash.
Most of the people that are buying the ecodiesel are coming from a Ram Hemi or a 250/2500 diesel and are thrill with them; plenty of power, quiet, good quality vehicle and of course really good fuel mileage.
If anyone wants info on the ecodiesel, go to a ram or ram 1500 ecodiesel web site...this section of tractorby net is basically a ford forum (at least where trucks are concerned). I do think if the ecodiesel was in blue oval truck, it would be the best thing since sliced bread. I also find it interesting that on THIS forum (tractorbynet) anyone would complain where or who makes this engine. Most tractor engines are made in Japan, South Korea or China...what's wrong with Italy? Is it because the same engine is used in Maserati Ghiblic?
Ugh! I think I only reason I read the ecodiesel threads on this website is to aggravate myself.:banghead:
Ram's ecodiesel is doing very well. Fuel mileage is right around 23 mpg combined and 27-30 mpg highway; towing (3000-9000+ lbs) it's getting between 12 and 19 mpg. It's got a 9.25" rear end, semi floating axle (like all half tons); if the payload isn't good enough add air bags and you're good to go (within reason). IMO, most people aren't worried about going over the gvwr (again, within reason).
The diesel engine is $3350 option (price includes $500 for 8sp Transmission). Unless you're in business, I don't see why this particular option has to pay for itself. What other option pays for itself?--electric windows, heated seats etc... It is, in all lightly hood the only option that could pay for itself. In my area a diesel needs to get 2 mpg more than a gas engine to be a wash. Then there is dpf fluid and oil changes, so maybe it needs to be 4 mpg better to be a wash.
Most of the people that are buying the ecodiesel are coming from a Ram Hemi or a 250/2500 diesel and are thrill with them; plenty of power, quiet, good quality vehicle and of course really good fuel mileage.
If anyone wants info on the ecodiesel, go to a ram or ram 1500 ecodiesel web site...this section of tractorby net is basically a ford forum (at least where trucks are concerned). I do think if the ecodiesel was in blue oval truck, it would be the best thing since sliced bread. I also find it interesting that on THIS forum (tractorbynet) anyone would complain where or who makes this engine. Most tractor engines are made in Japan, South Korea or China...what's wrong with Italy? Is it because the same engine is used in Maserati Ghiblic?
Ugh! I think I only reason I read the ecodiesel threads on this website is to aggravate myself.:banghead:
