JP Heintzman
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I'm looking at getting a truck this spring and was looking at the F250 w/ the diesel engine. I don't have a big boat, 170TF, but wanted the diesel for towing and longevity. I don't get rid of vehicles and basically drive them till the wheels fall off (89 Tempo w/230,000, 92 Toyota Truck w/180,000, 97 Jeep Cherokee w/145,000). Anyway, I read somewhere that upkeep and maintenance on a diesel engine is expensive, more so than a gas engine. With diesel fuel now costing more, does the upkeep outweigh any benefits of the supposed longevity of the engine itself? I'm not particulary concerned with mileage as my jeep only gets about 15mpg anyway and I can get at least that, if not a little more with the F250 4x4. Any guidance from those that have had a diesel truck would be greatly appreciated. Oh yeah, I'm not buying a new one, probably an 02' or 03. Thanks.
Jim
Jim