Looking for owner with high millage with ecodiesel

The diesel is right along beside it. I've towed extensively with both engines.

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but coming from a tuned 14 Hemi, there isn't much of a towing advantage with the gas.

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xrsman said:

My Ecodiesel saves me around $1300 per year in fuel vs a Hemi. "Miles per gallon they think they're going to get" dude, we are getting the mileage we expected. These engines are extremely efficient.

Oh and I hate to break it to you..but coming from a tuned 14 Hemi, there isn't much of a towing advantage with the gas. The diesel is right along beside it. I've towed extensively with both engines.

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Markcuda said:

LOLOLOLOL, then your hemi was junk thenLOLOLOL

Really, this is very funny as hellLOLOLOL

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huntergreen said:

on tow charts i've seen, the advantage goes to the hemi. for what the op says he will tow, this is a non issue.

you may have saved 1300.00 but you paid a premium for the diesel. i would assume the op understands this and try do his own math on whether or when he will hit a break even number.
you also have to factor in the DEF fluid when considering fuel mileage.

maintenance is more expensive as are engine repairs.

couldn't find one on the lots near me to even test drive. i do like diesels.
no one knows the outcome of the EPA investigation. a new tune might kill mpg and HP. might have to buy back like VW, i doubt owners will be happy with pay out. maybe nothing will happen, not likely though.

again for the OP, a V6 star engine will do everything described and do it well.

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You must not have a very high IQ. I won't bother engaging with you, it will clearly get me nowhere.

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xrsman said:

You must not have a very high IQ. I won't bother engaging with you, it will clearly get me nowhere.

You know absolutely nothing about the Ecodiesel. Just another "hater" who's never driven one, casting judgement on something they know nothing about.

For everyone else:

What I said holds true. I had both, I've towed a fair bit with both. I loved my 2014 1500 Longhorn Hemi (3.92 gears too..) And I love my Ecodiesel. There is nothing wrong with either engine. The Ecodiesel may not be as fast, but as most of you know torque gets trailers moving, and they've got nearly identical torque numbers.


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Yes, I did pay a premium for the diesel, but remember diesels have a higher resale value. The $1300 was based off 1 year of driving for me. That will multiply year after year. 3 years and it has paid for itself.

Oil changes are $20 more than my Hemi, but I change the oil 5000 KMS later with this than the Hemi (15,000 kms vs 10,000). DEF is miniscule. $20 every 12,000- 15,000 kms depending on how much towing/city driving you do. If someone is too cheap to pay $150 over the life of a vehicle, than they shouldn't be buying new anyway.

I'm not concerned with engine repairs as I buy new every 4 years or so. I generally always have warranty to rely on.

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huntergreen said:

good post for the OP to consider. i would still be concerned over the EPA thing.
in your case, the only thing i would ask, would you get another in 4 years?

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ironhead3fan said:

So, 1 guy that actually has an Ecodiesel answered the OP. Amazing.....

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danmp said:

Since the eco are pretty new I'm looking for owner who are putting high millage on those truck especially in winter conditons.

Did you had any trouble with them ?

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WillO said:

The others are in the dealership getting them fixed


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xrsman said:

22,000 kms on mine. 0 issues.

27,000 kms on my dad's. Needs the window seals replaced. Ram issue, not Ecodiesel issue.

55,000 kms on my uncles. 0 issues.

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WillO said:

I'm was being jocular.

But since you mention It I have a hemi so I'm currently at 0

..........***** given


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brianw0048 said:

I don't know that I'll be much help to you as I just purchased my truck right before Christmas. I've put just over 7,700 miles on it so far. I own the truck, my company pays me a vehicle allowance and mileage - below is my first full month impression of the truck that I posted on the Ram1500 Diesel forum and comparison to the 2014 F-150 5.0 that I traded for this one.

I average around 1,100 miles/week - 50-55k miles/year.

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scottysize said:

Decided to chime in without reading all 5 pages. Especially since the first two responses took swings at each other.

I have an EcoDiesel. I bought it for the MPG savings because I drive 104 miles round trip 5 days a week. A Diesel will last you a longer time, if you take care of it. That's the problem. To take care of it, the maintenance will cost you more than a gasser. To give you an example, the fuel filter must be changed every 20 to 30k miles and costs just over $100 for the dealer to change. Oil changes must be accomplished every 10k and cost close to $160 without any discounts. However I buy 4 at a time for $400. So, am I saving more in gas? Sure. I get 25 MPG. However, am I saving any money? Nope. With the additional maintenance costs and the additional cost of the motor, the ED is more expensive in the short and long runs. So why get one? Well, the fact that I can drive a week on a single tank is one thing. I hate having to fill up every 3 days and that is how my Titan was. Every 3 days I better go stop at a gas station, otherwise I'm costing to one during the start of the 4th. Also, while the maintenance costs more, the diesel can last longer as long as you care for it and don't stomp on it when it's cold. Am I happy I bought the ED? Yes I am. However, you need to make your own decision. This isn't something anyone can tell you which way to go. Drive both and see which one you like better.

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