Trtlvr
Member
- Joined
- Oct 10, 2018
- Posts
- 54
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- Location
- St. Pete Beach
- Ram Year
- 2017
- Engine
- Hemi 5.7
I currently have a 17 1500 Bighorn 4x4 with 35k. I purchased it certified pre owned with 11k. I purchased this truck because I went to a car allowance instead of a company vehicle which was always a Ford F-150. My car allowance is not bad and it covers the complete cost of my 1500. I average around 25k to 30k per year almost all highway miles unloaded in FL and the Panhandle. I can keep my company vehicle as long as I want. I chose a 4x4 because I do spend a lot of time on large job sites and plants occasionally I will pick up some heavy product and return it or deliver it if it’s an emergency situation.
My thought process was I would like to have a larger truck for future needs (possible camper) and was looking at the Desiel due to possible longevity. Once the vehicle is paid for, it would have close to 160,000 to 170,000 but they would be all highway miles. I was dead set on a used 16 Big Horn MC 4x4 with 17k on it. But desiel price per gallon seem to be going up in the South and so shifted my thinking to the Hemi. In the end I will end up with a truck that has high miles but something I could still drive for a few more years. It will cost me a litle out of pocket to go to the HD. Maybe $200.00 a month but at least I can drive what I want. Any thoughts on choosing the Hemi over the Desiel? Could I get that kind of mileage without a lot of maintenance cost out of either one? Fuel mileage is something to think about as well because I get a flat rate plus a % per mile. Sorry for the long post just looking for some guidance on my dilemma.
My thought process was I would like to have a larger truck for future needs (possible camper) and was looking at the Desiel due to possible longevity. Once the vehicle is paid for, it would have close to 160,000 to 170,000 but they would be all highway miles. I was dead set on a used 16 Big Horn MC 4x4 with 17k on it. But desiel price per gallon seem to be going up in the South and so shifted my thinking to the Hemi. In the end I will end up with a truck that has high miles but something I could still drive for a few more years. It will cost me a litle out of pocket to go to the HD. Maybe $200.00 a month but at least I can drive what I want. Any thoughts on choosing the Hemi over the Desiel? Could I get that kind of mileage without a lot of maintenance cost out of either one? Fuel mileage is something to think about as well because I get a flat rate plus a % per mile. Sorry for the long post just looking for some guidance on my dilemma.