Originally Posted by Kenneth
Originally Posted by ol_mike
The expense of diesel maintenance and parts [if you keep it long term] offsets the fuel economy .

Even when I dragged heavy boat/tractor around I couldn't justify a diesel , plus hated the noise .



Fully understood on the added expense with a diesel.

Regarding the noise on the 3.0, very quiet for a diesel, surprisingly quiet.

The 3.0 is not a loud as the 5.3 or 6.2 gas burner. It's another reason I love the engine.


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