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Would You Buy A Diesel LD Truck?
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<blockquote data-quote="DiamondSCattleCo" data-source="post: 158493" data-attributes="member: 2862"><p>A little food for thought for those who are scared off by the initial high price of a diesel. Just for grins, I hit over to the Kelly Blue Book website. These are the guys who make the little blue books that the salesmen use to screw you over when taking in your trades <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>I entered in the ZIP code for Beverly Hills, because I figured if anywhere in the world was gonna be diesel unfriendly, it would be the world of Rolls Royce's and Jags.</p><p></p><p>I used a 2000 Ford F350 Dually with ALL the trimmings. Heck this is Beverly Hills, they ain't gonna wanna roll down their own windows, and they sure as heck are gonna need a DVD player. Of course it was in excellent condition, as Beverly Hills cows are known for their manners and good taste. Why chew on an old Ford when they've got a Mercedes right beside it to chew on?</p><p></p><p>What did I find for resale pricing, based on past historical sales data? The ho-hum base model V8 F350 typically listed for $28540 while the 7.3L Slow, Stinky, Worthless Diesel listed out at $34070, $5530 more than the V8 (it was a $4500 Cdn option in 2000, so US would have likely been a hair less, maybe 4Gs). The hot rod V10 I figured would be high dollar unit here, but listed out at $29275, a scant $700 and some odd dollars more than the V8 (It was a $1750 Cdn option in 2000, say $1250 US or so). I fired in a few other ZIPS for areas that would actually USE the trucks, and the diesel value widened up even more, as much as $7000 more than the V8.</p><p></p><p>The lesson here? The bigger V10 gas engine depreciated faster than the V8, while the diesel depreciated slower. While the diesel cost more in the beginning, its true cost of ownership is less (I can buy alot of diesel for $1350). I should have fired in 2002, 2003 and 2004 trucks to see when the actual cost of ownership for the diesel began to be less than the gas jobbies. If Bevery Hills is anything like my little town, it was as soon as the truck left the dealer lot :lol: </p><p></p><p>I think a half-ton truck with a diesel would be a real gem for those who had to commute long distances, or pull lighter weights like a 16ft stock trailer when running critters to the vet. </p><p></p><p>Rod</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DiamondSCattleCo, post: 158493, member: 2862"] A little food for thought for those who are scared off by the initial high price of a diesel. Just for grins, I hit over to the Kelly Blue Book website. These are the guys who make the little blue books that the salesmen use to screw you over when taking in your trades :) I entered in the ZIP code for Beverly Hills, because I figured if anywhere in the world was gonna be diesel unfriendly, it would be the world of Rolls Royce's and Jags. I used a 2000 Ford F350 Dually with ALL the trimmings. Heck this is Beverly Hills, they ain't gonna wanna roll down their own windows, and they sure as heck are gonna need a DVD player. Of course it was in excellent condition, as Beverly Hills cows are known for their manners and good taste. Why chew on an old Ford when they've got a Mercedes right beside it to chew on? What did I find for resale pricing, based on past historical sales data? The ho-hum base model V8 F350 typically listed for $28540 while the 7.3L Slow, Stinky, Worthless Diesel listed out at $34070, $5530 more than the V8 (it was a $4500 Cdn option in 2000, so US would have likely been a hair less, maybe 4Gs). The hot rod V10 I figured would be high dollar unit here, but listed out at $29275, a scant $700 and some odd dollars more than the V8 (It was a $1750 Cdn option in 2000, say $1250 US or so). I fired in a few other ZIPS for areas that would actually USE the trucks, and the diesel value widened up even more, as much as $7000 more than the V8. The lesson here? The bigger V10 gas engine depreciated faster than the V8, while the diesel depreciated slower. While the diesel cost more in the beginning, its true cost of ownership is less (I can buy alot of diesel for $1350). I should have fired in 2002, 2003 and 2004 trucks to see when the actual cost of ownership for the diesel began to be less than the gas jobbies. If Bevery Hills is anything like my little town, it was as soon as the truck left the dealer lot :lol: I think a half-ton truck with a diesel would be a real gem for those who had to commute long distances, or pull lighter weights like a 16ft stock trailer when running critters to the vet. Rod [/QUOTE]
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