Re: [A/S] Ford? or Chevy

[hhamp5246@xxxxxxx]

<< The new Ford Diesels, I was told, get 17 to 20 
 mpg. If I drive 1000 miles per month that would be $288 gas saving 
 which would offset the payments on the truck. If I drove the truck 
 more it could conceivably be free!>>

LOL.... hey I like that thinking... the more I drive the less I spend....

I know of no one who gets 17-20 mpg with their Ford diesel.... in their 
dreams maybe.... but not towing....and not  around town either.

<<    My wife likes the Chevy for no real reason. I like the Ford. I 
 have looked back in this list for 1000's of messages and there wasn't 
 a lot of info. It looks like most people here have Fords. What is the 
 problem with Chevies? >>

The problem *was* that Chevy didn't make a diesel engine to compare with the 
Ford and Dodge..... personally I think it also has to do with the more macho 
styling of the Dodge Ram and Ford Super Duty.  Chevy is much more luxurious 
and much less trucky which could be why your wife likes it better.

Things have changed...Chevy just came out with the new Duramax diesel 
engine... which finally makes them a competitor of Ford and Dodge.  All 
reports are the engine is bigger and quieter.... 

Hunter