Originally Posted by
Eckert
for all 160k on my truck. i replaced the lift pump for $125. 10k oil change intervals at $70 (including fuel filter). i replaced my front rotors and pads for $215. the rear brakes are still factory. found a decent ceramic clutch for $450, doing the install myself. so maintaining one isnt more expensive in my book. i spent over 2k on my old gas dodge. auto trans was $1800 alone.
meh on the mileage, 18 city, 22 highway. diesel is about 35 cents more a gallon and twice the fun.
i can also pull colmans trailer at 80mph, with 6k on it, get 16mpg. set the cruise and never know its behind me.