I'm looking at either 2013-2012 dodge ram 1500 crew cab 4x4
How are they what's the gas mileage like or is diesel a better option ?

 

Depends on where you are, how much money you are to spend, and what you want to do with the truck.....

 

I live in bc lift tires I'm gonna be buying new I want the hemi but how's the gas mileage. I tow about 3000 pounds. What the difference in gas mileage compared to the hemi and diesel

 

This is the second gen section years 94-01.

The fourth gen section deals with the new Rams, go ask them becuase they'll be able to tell you a lot more

 

MPGs on both aren't good. Depending on options and if you do/dont delete the emissions on the diesel, you'll probably average 17mpg. The hemi will get you around 15mpg. Lift and tires will drop you down a few notches. Towing will knock you down ~5mpg on either. If your looking for a truck with good mpg, an '03 cummins 2wd reg cab srw with a 6-speed is your best bet.

Cummins will pull anything you want, last 3 times longer, and have much better resale. However initial cost, repair costs, and fuel $ are a big factor as well.

 

Buy the a diesel even the brand new ones only cost about 6 grand more than the gas.

 

I can buy a lotta gas for 6 grand, not to mention the lower cost of repairs. Hell, even an OIL change on der diesel is close to a hundred bucks.....

 

If you want to consider diesel don't get a new one, you could probably find a good deal on a 2nd or 1st Gen Cummins, it'll do whatever you want.

 

Hmmm.... If I were thinking of buying a new truck, I would probably go to dealer and drive both, look at window stickers, then decide......

 

Thats a good idea Gdstock.....then after that I would go to a used lot and do the same with similar trucks to see what a some miles do to a truck besides lower the price about 5 grand by driving it off the lot.