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Originally Posted by Nickshu

I'm not convinced on the half-ton diesel excitement. Where I live diesel is costlier than gas and the mileage on the new Ram 1500 diesel is good but not great compared to modern V8s with cylinder deactivation, VVT, etc. If I were doing a lot of towing I'd want a 2500 or 3500 anyhow so the only reason to get a 1500 diesel is fuel economy but I don't think the savings add up... Thoughts?

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There's a good thread with some first hand feedback on the new Dodge diesel, a little searching should find it. MPG is marginally better, tow performance is inferior to the more powerful half ton V8 engines. Personally I'm not swayed.

Edit: here you go: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/817110-what-your-thoughts-new-1-2ton-diesel-ram-3.html