13th Jan 2018, 19:12
23:10 That’s a no. It’s new vs new. You pick one new. Choose gas or diesel. The note the exact cash purchase price difference before you even turn the key and leave the new dealer showroom. Then you calculate how much lower cost diesel fuel savings you will have to experience to warrant the higher price over gas. That’s what that means. Then compare to the new purchase price of the gasoline version. Both new vehicles will in fact depreciate either way. But it’s the fuel savings, longer prolonged cross country distances, towing mountainous terrain etc that is more the appeal of diesel.
13th Jan 2018, 12:57
So if we buy new every 36,000 miles, am far ahead of the game, correct? People are not all the same. If we wanted diesel, the added price factor wouldn’t actually matter.
You expect people to buy what you want them to buy. We all buy what we like. Not everybody buys solely only on price. Well maybe some do by the sounds of it. If you want to emulate your buddy, that’s fantastic. That’s why manufacturers offer buyers different vehicle levels. In this segment there are many different directions you can go. Beyond just drivetrains alone. 1/2 ton and up. Towing packages. Bare bones to loaded trim levels. Or buy a small one, it’s your choice. Just as it is ours. Enjoy your vehicle that meets your personal needs.