Not when diesel is $7 a gallon, the initial purchase price is higher, and the maintenance of the complex emissions systems make them more expensive to own long term.
Do people think about those costs when buying a vehicle that would bolster their self image?
Exact reason why i disregarded the diesel version of the escalade and went for the gas. It's not worth it and any meager amount of money you do eventually save after breaking even gets swirled down the toilet with diesel repairs especially with that dpf crap. My wife would hate having to bother to put def in it and would ignore it. The 6.2L aint a tank like the old 6.0 but these aren't bad either. But really any modern diesel that isnt being regularly used to tow beyond 15000lb is just a waste of time. Probably why ford came out with the 7.3gas and Cummins is coming out with a gasoline 6.7.
Only $1,000 upgrade over the 5.3l.
When we replaced the Wife's 2002 Powerstroke pick up I chose the 6.2 gas for all the reasons you posted. I think I did good on that issue.
i used to have a 1995 7.5l gas f350 manual 2wd which made 250hp and 390 torque and i towed 9000lb with no issue. And if the load was below 5000lb I would almost forget i even had a trailer behind me on the highway. The 6.2 makes 380hp and 430lb ft which is a step up. My front door neighbor has a 6.7 f250 to tow a little 2000lb small boat once a year and to drive to his office job daily. A 3.3L f150 would've done just fine.
They are slow dogs compared to the expedition. 5.4s to 60.
My 6.2 2wd suburban was good for nearly 30mpg when I did a 5 speed manual swap.
