Buying first truck. Thinking Pete 379

That 379 will cost you $5000 more per year than an aerodynamic Truck. Something to consider.

 

better with a 579 and get better full economy... the truck pays for itself in the long run when compared to a gas guzzler... unless "looking cool" is more important...

 

think like a business owner... but not everyone can...

 

579 are capable of 8mpg fully loaded... geared right... 2-3 mpg better... every mile...every gallon... counts

 

379 is a lot easier to work on so I think 5000 is convience fee

 

Wait til you have to change a transmission in one of those aero jobs.. with a hood it's a 6 hour job, I know in the Volvo it's a 40 hour job because they have to actually take out the motor... how much did you save in fuel again?

Plastic truck will be a bit better on fuel. How much does a plastic truck with same specs as million mile 379 sell for? Same token, if you buy this 379 and want out of it for any reason, it is a lot easier to sell, and won't lose its value as fast.

I say go for it. Fuel is only one part of the equation. You sound like you are in good financial shape and also don't have a drain or 3 robbing you of your money.

 

579 is just as easy to work on with almost 50% better fuel economy... your point is mute...

 

I refuse to believe 579 beats 379/389 by 50%. With the same load on the same terrain and same drive line it might get 1 mpg better. Big deal. You just go ahead and keep collecting your pennies per mile. All the same to me