Looks like we're in for higher gas prices in the foreseeable future. Does that make the Duramax an even better choice?

[TollKeeper]

You say that diesels are expensive, but mine was a $1500 discount on the Denali I bought. It is evidencing to be the very best choice for this vehicle. My 17 yr old Cummins I have done nothing to except change oil and fuel filters, in 17 years. Probably one of the most cost efficient vehicles I have ever owned.

A 2003 Dodge Cummins? So it still had the venerable 5.9? Another one of the great diesel engines. We have 4 of those engines in our fleet.. We are trying to sell 3 of them.

My reference to "expensive" was to when they do break, they are expensive, I forgot a couple words there, my bad.

Seeing GM's history with diesel on light duty platforms, I forsee this being one of those 1-4 year productions, and they will axe it for cost savings.

As I said in this thread.. (and you replied to)

Considering Diesel

Haven't driven a 6.2 so i can't say. I've had similar motors in other GM vehicles and they're quite strong. I feel the Duramax is plenty at posted speeds, but once it's past 70 or so it's more leisurely. Hills are no problem either. None of the annoying shifting up and down to get up a grade...

www.tahoeyukonforum.com

The BM is a fantastic engine, designed exactly at the right time.. Just a matter of convincing the average Joe of that.

 

[FrankU]

Diesel fuel expensive ? Check out the federal excise tax on diesel compare to gasoline.
No one is paying attention to whats going on in NK and Iran. I see much higher fuel prices on the horizon.

 

[OR VietVet]

My Chevron, 2 blocks down has fuel/gas at $3.76, $3.86 and $4.09. They don't have diesel there.

In Warrensburg, Mo., where I will be moving to within the year, Phillips 66 $2.71, 3.11, 3.36 and 2.89 diesel.

 

[TollKeeper]

3.37 Reg E15
3.67 Mid E15
3.97 Pre E15
3.77 Pre E-Free
3.38 Diesel
2.59 E85

And this is why I am considering modifying my Esky to E-85, or selling it, and getting a something else..

 

[Stbentoak]

I agree…. We are only one good world event away from 5$ gas. Diesel will rise also, but I’ll be happier knowing I’m going further on it…

Diesel fuel expensive ? Check out the federal excise tax on diesel compare to gasoline.
No one is paying attention to whats going on in NK and Iran. I see much higher fuel prices on the horizon.

 

[TollKeeper]

Fuel taxes in the United States - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Im in Colorado, so relatively speaking, taxes are low.. 20-22 CPG
Alaska is the cheapest, but I think they have a transportation cost that brings it up a bit.

 

[steiny93]

I bought the Duramax Tahoe because I loved the motor. I didn't really care about gas milage.

Now that I own it, I love the gas milage (and massive range on a full tank).

Big gas prices have to make more demand for the Diesel.

What do you guys think?

If fuel (gas and diesel) prices go up massively (like they did a few years ago). Vehicles that use alot of fuel with be camping on the dealership lots (just like they did a few years ago). When that happens the variants which are fuel efficient will sell better (like how the ecoDiesels did).

Personally, I wouldn't have bought a 2021 if the diesel wasn't an option.

 

[Miami-Dade]

Diesel fuel expensive ? Check out the federal excise tax on diesel compare to gasoline.
No one is paying attention to whats going on in NK and Iran. I see much higher fuel prices on the horizon.

Just a reminder no politics of any kind or this thread will be locked.

 

[FrankU]

Just a reminder no politics of any kind or this thread will be locked.

Tick-tock......that's the second moderator that jumped. One more .

 

[TollKeeper]

Tick-tock......that's the second moderator that jumped. One more .

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