You're too stupid to... own a diesel small truck

[GK]

The New VW Bobcat!

Best not to talk about emissions then! 😉

[ute]

More about the F150 Diesel

http://www.autoblog.com/2016/03/29/ford-f-150-diesel-spy-shots/#slide-endcap

[duccarlos]

Unfortunately the diesel option has gone from high to ridiculous in price. With gas prices as they stand now, it's not really an option unless you're looking for a small displacement economy with big hp towing.

[NAKID]

Unfortunately the diesel option has gone from high to ridiculous in price. With gas prices as they stand now, it's not really an option unless you're looking for a small displacement economy with big hp towing.

I just built the lowest price Ram 1500 with the Eco Diesel option. The lowest range was the SLT Regular Cab with the 8' bed, 4x2. That started at $32k. The diesel option added $4270 plus another $500 for the 8 speed to go with it. No frills, no options, $37,260. That seems a bit much just to have the diesel option...

[ducatiz]

I just built the lowest price Ram 1500 with the Eco Diesel option. The lowest range was the SLT Regular Cab with the 8' bed, 4x2. That started at $32k. The diesel option added $4270 plus another $500 for the 8 speed to go with it. No frills, no options, $37,260. That seems a bit much just to have the diesel option...

Probably reflects the expected life of the engine.

But that's still too much. 

[NAKID]

Probably reflects the expected life of the engine.

But that's still too much. 

Right, but what's really odd is that the diesel option is a different price for each trim level...

[duccarlos]

Right, but what's really odd is that the diesel option is a different price for each trim level...

At this point I can buy a regular gas pickup that gets better gas mileage than my mini van.

[Zaster]

At this point I can buy a regular gas pickup that gets better gas mileage than my mini van.

Good point.
I got 20 mpg with my 6.4L Ram going from Albuquerque to Tucson.

[duccarlos]

Good point.
I got 20 mpg with my 6.4L Ram going from Albuquerque to Tucson.

I will say this, pickups are freaking expensive! Been eyeing an F150 Lariat. This year's model start in the high $30k. if you want a supercrew, you're already looking at $40K

[NAKID]

I will say this, pickups are freaking expensive! Been eyeing an F150 Lariat. This year's model start in the high $30k. if you want a supercrew, you're already looking at $40K

They've been getting expensive. When I bought my 09 F150 it was deep in the $40's.

[Zaster]

I will say this, pickups are freaking expensive! Been eyeing an F150 Lariat. This year's model start in the high $30k. if you want a supercrew, you're already looking at $40K

It pays to wait for a good deal on a used truck.
I bought mine right after Christmas and they were very motivated to move it.

[Zaster]

Interesting: http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/ford-reveals-new-ecoblue-diesel-engine-touts-it-as-game-changing/ar-BBsiHPs?li=BBnbfcL&ocid=U219DHP

[ducatiz]

Interesting: http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/ford-reveals-new-ecoblue-diesel-engine-touts-it-as-game-changing/ar-BBsiHPs?li=BBnbfcL&ocid=U219DHP

So they are bringing the euro Duratorq engines to the US finally

[NAKID]

So they are bringing the euro Duratorq engines to the US finally

Says it's an improvement over the 2.2 turbo diesel it replaces. Based on the article, I would say it's an almost completely different motor.

[duccarlos]

Having diesel at $2 really makes any diesel option tempting.