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[football]

I am currently in the market for a new truck. i would like a 3/4 4x4 truck. I have ruled out a diesel because the expense and problems they have been having. Any suggestions Ford,Chevy or Dodge? I would like to get at least 15 to 17 mpg on the highway. I will be towing my jeep sometimes which weighs 5000lbs. Thanks

[griz]

I was told in the long run the cost between the two would be very close to the same $ ??
You do see a lot around could be high as 50-50 at least up in this country.
As for pull'n diesel is the one to have.

[simimike]

Good luck with finding a gas 3/4 ton truck that will get that kind of mileage. I have a 2005 Dodge 4X4 diesel and those are the numbers I get. I don't blame you for wanting a gas truck, if I was going to buy a new truck today I would go for gas powered. Mostly for the same reasons as you. Perhaps some folks with gas trucks will post their mileage numbers to help you in your search.

I like Dodges but I would definitely give the Fords a good look.

mike

[MarkBC]

As Mike says, I don't know of any 3/4-ton gas engine 4x4 pickup that gets anything like that mileage...but I'm not a truck expert.
My 2000 Ford F250 4x4 V10 gasser got/gets 14mpg on pure-highway in 2-wheel drive without a camper and gets 12mpg pure-highway with the camper.

[chnlisle]

I think Gene Rubin was getting 12 with his '05 F250. He gets 20 highway with the Ram CTD and better than 15 with the ATC Ocelot.

[rotti]

Forget a new diesel unless your pulling HEAVY. That is the only advantage they have left.

You might get that kind of gas engine mileage with a empty truck but not loaded and towing.

Any of the big three would be a good choice. I am in the process of ordering a new truck and my choice is a 3500 (a one ton is only about $700 more than a 2500) GMC Denali. For unbiased reviews take a look at the recent Motor Trend, Pickuptruck.com and http://www.insidelin...rison-test.html tests.

Kinda having a case of sticker stock looking at the prices of these things now!

[Mark W. Ingalls]

A pretty good source on the net is fuelly; I've linked to the data for Superduties with all engine types. You can filter the results down a little more if you want, or look at other models.

[MarkBC]

A pretty good source on the net is fuelly;

Cool tool!

[chnlisle]

Forget a new diesel unless your pulling HEAVY. That is the only advantage they have left.

You might get that kind of mileage with a empty truck but not loaded and towing.

Any of the big three would be a good choice. I am in the process of ordering a new truck and my choice is a 3500 (a one ton is only about $700 more than a 2500) GMC Denali. For unbiased reviews take a look at the recent Motor Trend, Pickuptruck.com and http://www.insidelin...rison-test.html tests.

Kinda having a case of sticker stock looking at the prices of these things now!

Hmmmm.... The avatar in the upper left of this post I believe would constitute loaded and towing. In CA at
65 mph I got 14 mpg at 55 mph (legal limit with trailer) I got close to 16 mpg. At 80 I got 12. I paid under 30K for my '06 Ram CTD with a auto trans.

[craig333]

Just curious what diesel problems you're referring to.