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Posted by kyhayman on November 28, 2003 at 16:57:49 from (64.12.96.236):
In Reply to: Don't want to start a diesel truck battle, but.... posted by Tom on November 28, 2003 at 06:50:16:
I've got an '01 2500 Dodge with a Cummins 24v, 4x4 quad cab, extra leaf springs but no whistles and bells, just a/c; with a 5 speed. Gets 17 mpg avg with a shade over 100,000 miles on it. Paid $27,700 for it at Mann's in Mt Sterling, KY. Got it new and no major complaints. Best I ever did was 22 driving at 1600 rpm, worst was loaded heavy and running fast, down about 11. Off road is worse on mileage but I never checked it. Since I got an ATV and can keep it out of the field most of the time I think I probably gained 1 to 1.5 mpg. Fuel cost is comparable to gas, about .20 cheaper in the summer and about .20 higher in the winter. I try to prepay 2000 gallons (years supply) of highway diesel in the summer and then get it delivered as I need it. Can usually get another dime knocked off for that sized purchase. Only major repairs so far were a freeze plug and a couple of axle seals, plus 2 sets of brakes. Bottom line is the fuel economy is about the same as in the Dakota I had and it is a lot more comfortable to drive.
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