Can you direct me to a source of information on MPG for diesel trucks like a 2500 or 250?
I’m in the market for a new truck. My S10 was totalled last week when a tree fell on it. The EPA does not require mileage testing for 3/4 ton trucks so I can’t find that information on any of the automaker’s websites.
The new truck will be crew cab, 4x4. That much I know. Now if it’s a 1500 that means gasoline. If it’s a 2500 then it could be a diesel. I’d really like a diesel not because I tow a lot but because I like diesels.
I had an S-10 (’91) and currently drive a Sierra (2000).
Sometimes I miss the economy and nimbleness of the S-10, but you can’t beat the utility of a FS truck. Mine’s the extended cab with the half doors, which for my purposes is just fine. 4wd was a must.
I have the 5.3 (gas). Its a nice engine, and overall I’ve been very happy with the truck. I bought it used and it was a company truck for a mining concern. High mileage, but well-maintained.
The Chevy/GMC trucks have come a long way, and the new ones sound even better. Somewhere there’s a recent thread on GMs new 4.5liter no-intake-manifold diesel. That looks like a really well-designed engine - something that might be worth waiting for if you’re in the market for new.
Sometimes I wish I had gotten a diesel, but 90% of the time gas is just fine for me, and since I live in the city, finding a diesel station can sometimes be problemmatic. If you really use the truck hard, or tow frequently, diesel’s the way to go.