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Are you sure you drove one? The new Cummins (not cummings) is as quiet or quieter than either the Ford or Chevy diesel. The older (pre 2003?) Cummins motors were more noisy, but no where near as bad as an older 7.3 or 6.5. Noise, smoke and lack of power are just not factors on any of the newer diesels. Reguardless, that is the most musical and beautiful noise you could ever hear.
I agree the new big block gas motor from Chevy is nearly as much of a gas hog as the V-10 Dodge. They do go like heck though!
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Av8r - I disagree with you about the (pre) 2003 cummins being quiter then the 7.3 or 6.5. Infact, It is a well known fact that it is the loudest in it's class. Great motor for sure & Lyle Cummins is a genious but definitly not quiter then the 7.3 or 6.5.
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I owned a couple of 6.2 boat anchors (opps I mean motors) and I thought the Cummins was quieter Especially when cold). Maybe I'm just blinded by love? Dunno. Appologies offered if needed.
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It could very well have been blinded by love but thats understandable. I love the niose anyway : )
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Just a followup...I've got 3200, mostly highway miles, no trailering yet, on my 1500 Quad cab Hemi. I've tried to watch my heavy foot...a chore with 345HP under the hood. I live in SW PA with rolling hills. For the last 1000 miles, I've averaged 15.7 MPG. I can't be too disappointed with that.
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Expect around 12 MPH average maybwe 14 on the hyway
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7.3 IS LOUDER OUTSIDE,BUT WHEN INSIDE A PU W/ XLT TRIM IT SEAMS QUIET COMPARED TO THE RAM W SLT TRIM
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When I purchased a truck, I liked the Dodge and found a great deal on one, but steered clear because of the mileage. I have never talked to a Dodge owner (gas) that did not have a negative comment on the economy, even though they may have liked the rest of the truck. I purchased a Chevrolet 1500. Now it does have the small V8, 4.9 litre, 270 HP, 5 speed manual, but I get an honest 20 mpg on the interstate on reasonably flat ground, if I do the speed limit. In my opinion, for what it is worth, there are 2 valid reasons for buying a diesel, the first is because you want one, the second is that you need the power. However, I do not think economy is a valid reason. At least around here, diesel fuel is higher, you will spend twice as much on oil changes, and you pay dearly for the diesel option. Look at all the brands and their specs. Approach it with an open mind to all brands. Along with the economy considerations, look at the repair histories as well. Good luck.
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Ben; I also drive an 04 chevy 1500 equiped identical to yours. standard cab, long box, bare bones, 4X4 work truck. I do have a gooseneck trailer that I pull, but probably haven't pulled it 500 miles this year yet. If I run short of power I just shift down and get there when I get there. I only checked it once on a day long drive without the trailer, and yes an amazing 20.5 MPG. Diesels are fine if you just like having a diesel or if you are hauling big loads day after day stacking up a quarter million miles before trade or salvage time. I just happened to notice when passing a truck stop yesterday Diesel was 2.09 and super unleaded was 1.89 Frank.
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On average the milage needed to overcome the fuel cost is about 30-50k miles. The diesel option will take longer. (For my truck it worked out to about 100K) People who buy the diesel pickups usually put many more miles on them using the longer life of the heavier motors to overcome this cost.
I agree about the milage issue, GM seems to have the best gasser truck in that aspect. They easily beat the Dodge and Ferd. (my father-in-law has a 4.7 Chevy, he also gets 20+ MPG)
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