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Originally Posted by OTR
I believe with that the diesel has a very viable niche in the market place. Other than the increase up front out of pocket expense for the option the diesel will cost less to operate as the 5.7.
For example:
Gas engine-
Fuel is now average of $3.93 per gallon at 16mpg and 26 gallon fuel tank =
Cost to fill up=$102.18
Range=416 miles
Average cost per mile=24.5 Cents
Diesel engine-
Fuel is now average of $4.72 per gallon at 22mpg (est.) and 26 gallon fuel tank =
Cost to fill up=$122.72
Range= 572 miles
Average cost per mile=21.45 Cents
The diesel cost 3 cents per mile to operate and after 167,000 miles you will make up the difference in the $5,000 cost of the diesel engine  |
The cost recoup even with your numbers would take far too long ofr most consumers to see any benefit. Never mind the fact that I get 17.5-19MPG highway. So my operating cost per mile is more like 22.2 to 20.7 cents.
I like diesels, and think a 1/2 ton Tundra diesel would be cool, and the extra range would be nice. However at the cost of the motor and the negligible operating cost savings (or loss) a diesel isn't cool enough.