Gas vs Diesel Rams??
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Gas vs Diesel Rams??
I'm looking to either buy a 97-00 Ram 1500, or a 96-2000 Ram 2500 diesel. I've never owned a diesel before, so I don't know exactly what I could be getting myself into. I know they have more power, get better fuel economy, and typically last longer. On the other hand, I've heard they don't start well in cold weather, and I live in Wisconsin... Other than that, I don't know too much. I would be using this as a daily driver, and as an off road warrior every other weekend or so (nothing to serious, snow/mud, no water)...
If you could tell me your experiences, both positive and negative, it would help me make this decision!
If you could tell me your experiences, both positive and negative, it would help me make this decision!
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On weekends I usually bring my Jeep out to the mud pits, or snow depending on season, and do a little trail riding. My plans for the truck would be a 3-5" lift, some A/T terrians, and it would be more of a daily driver than anything else. I don't tow stuff, unless it's a small trailer full of branches across the yard, nor would I use a plow on the truck.
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Gas prices will be going up very soon, and I doubt diesel will stay at almost a dollar more, so I think a diesel makes sense in the long run I plan on lifting it & going with bigger tires, and the 1500s with that setup are lucky to get 11 mpg highway, a diesel with the same setup will get at least 16 highway. A family friend has a 2000 ram 2500 5.9 cummins with 5" lift, 35 Nitto Mud Grapplers, and it has over 250K miles, and he still gets over 15 highway with it.
Last edited by Ryan H; 01-02-2009 at 09:00 PM. Reason: I'm an idiot
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Gas prices will be going up very soon, and I doubt diesel will stay at almost a dollar more, so I think a diesel makes sense in the long run I plan on lifting it & going with bigger tires, and the 1500s with that setup are lucky to get 11 mpg highway, a diesel with the same setup will get at least 16 highway. A family friend has a 2000 ram 2500 5.9 cummins with 5" lift, 35 Nitto Mud Grapplers, and it has over 250K miles, and he still gets over 15 highway with it.
So... Did we convince you?????