Diesel or Gasoline (I know, it probably get's endlessly asked)
 

Good Day All.

I'm considering a, (new to me), used truck, (never had a truck before). I'm looking at the RAM 2500's models. Based on what I've read in various articles and forums, I would say that most of my needs fit the gasoline engine. However, I really am still leaning toward the diesel engine and here's why....

First, I 'll give you my reasoning's for wanting a truck in the first place.
1. Wanting to take long vacations with my family (of 4). We're planning a long, multi-thousand mile, trip out West this summer.
2. Wanting to occasionally pull an RV Trailer, (one that sleeps 4 to 6). This would be used for those same, future vacations, along with occasional weekends with the family.
3. To have a truck for general, multipurpose use, and occasional light towing.

I'm looking at used and, either way, my price range is likely going to put me in a truck that has near or over 100k miles. (probably over 150k if I go with Diesel)

Now, the first 3 reasons I gave certainly point toward a gasoline engine. However, the one item that keeps leading me back to consider diesel is uber-high-mileage and uber-longevity.

Also, just to understand my personality\tendencies, I'm the type of person that if I get a good solid, reliable vehicle, I will drive it and keep it for 20+ years. (I've had two cars that lasted 13+ years and were only retired for reasons beyond my control ;-)

So, my question is this; Is the last reason enough to justify a diesel engine, or do you think that a gas engine will meet that need, and give me 200k Miles, (on top of what it already has when I purchase it used)?

I know that it all depends on how it was driven\treated, but putting that aside, (as I will do my best research to find all that out), what are your thoughts on this scenario?

Cheers!