Help Ease My Mind (Gas vs Diesel)

[Shark875]

Hi everyone. New to the forums and almost ready to pull the trigger on my first Ram (and HD truck). Looking at ordering a 2500 Rebel to meet my healthy blend of payload, off-road, and crew cab needs, plus the Rambox for added practical storage sexiness. However, I'm stuck in the age-old discussion of gas vs diesel. Like many of you, I live in CO so I'm sure you'll understand.

The argument for diesel, at least in my mind, is:

• Most of my driving is 20+ minutes of 65+ highway, although it's littered with stoplights that have a vendetta against me
• Driving to Denver is an hour of 80+, so passive regen should be easy to get (right?)
• EXHAUST BRAKE BABY, which would be amazing for going down the rockies (and in general driving)
• Longevity. I hope to keep this truck as long as possible
• High altitude and plenty of uphills
• Future-proof, in terms of capability
• I do my own basic maintenance (changing filters and fluids timely, etc.)
• Last, but certainly not least: The Cummins Growl(TM)

The argument for gas:

• The driving that isn't listed above. Groceries, stoplights, etc.
• Little towing needs (at least for now). We have a small trailer for our ATVs (about 2k lbs total) and that's it
  • HOWEVER, I do plan on getting a boat in the near future, and maybe a fifth wheel camper at some point, but I think that's too far to be relevant right now
• A lot cheaper. 75k vs 88k.
• No real risk of major problems with emissions or other parts
• I live in an emissions-testing zone

Do you think in my scenario that getting the diesel will be worth it? I've always loved the thought, but I'm not sure it's the right move.

One word "DEF" I reciently went through the same debate as you i ended up going with the 6.4 hemi only because the DEF destroys these great engines but this is my opinion and i drive a f350 diesel and just hit 100k miles and is constantly in the shop ! Get rid of the DEF i would go diesil but nothing on this earth is designed to eat its own **** and regen is gov ********. Go gas you will love it!

 

[Shark875]

One word "DEF" I reciently went through the same debate as you i ended up going with the 6.4 hemi only because the DEF destroys these great engines but this is my opinion and i drive a f350 diesel and just hit 100k miles and is constantly in the shop ! Get rid of the DEF i would go diesil but nothing on this earth is designed to eat its own **** and regen is gov ********. Go gas you will love it!

I own a ram 2500 6.4 hemi, but work truck is a F350 , sorry should have clarified. I also understand its a Ford so not comparable but thats still my 2 cents

 

[56ram2500]

One word "DEF" I reciently went through the same debate as you i ended up going with the 6.4 hemi only because the DEF destroys these great engines but this is my opinion and i drive a f350 diesel and just hit 100k miles and is constantly in the shop ! Get rid of the DEF i would go diesil but nothing on this earth is designed to eat its own **** and regen is gov ********. Go gas you will love it!

Ok I'll bite, you said "i ended up going with the 6.4 hemi only because the DEF destroys these great engines" do tell how DEF all by its self destroys diesel engines or did misspeak and you really mean the EGR an emissions system????

 

[Shark875]

Ok I'll bite, you said "i ended up going with the 6.4 hemi only because the DEF destroys these great engines" do tell how DEF all by its self destroys diesel engines or did misspeak and you really mean the EGR an emissions system????

Exactly i think everyone that has or had a diesel understands, I have had older models without all the EPA regs that seen 300-400k miles with still good running engines, todays diesels are not the same, but again as i mentioned this is my opinion, There are many who love the diesels and have no issues. you asked for advice and i gave you my opinion. Sounds like your set on diesel and that great sure you will love it. I like the the 6.4 hemi better but prefrence

 

[Trash Panda]

Exactly i think everyone that has or had a diesel understands, I have had older models without all the EPA regs that seen 300-400k miles with still good running engines, todays diesels are not the same, but again as i mentioned this is my opinion, There are many who love the diesels and have no issues. you asked for advice and i gave you my opinion. Sounds like your set on diesel and that great sure you will love it. I like the the 6.4 hemi better but prefrence

6.4 hemi’s are great unless you’re working them.

Our fleet of 6.4’s loved to blow up every 30-60k miles, regardless of maintenance intervals. I’m not a big fan of their gas motors, at all.

 

[Shark875]

6.4 hemi’s are great unless you’re working them.

Our fleet of 6.4’s loved to blow up every 30-60k miles, regardless of maintenance intervals. I’m not a big fan of their gas motors, at all.

Blow up at 30k wow! Unreal !! sounds like they should have stopped making them! Cant believe there is such a demand for them.

 

[Trash Panda]

Blow up at 30k wow! Unreal !! sounds like they should have stopped making them! Cant believe there is such a demand for them.

Some people like buying 3/4 and 1 ton trucks to cruise to the mall at 10mpg I guess.

I’m personally a believer in that if you need/want a gasser, buy a half ton, but that’s just me. To each their own I suppose.