Good Morning! I am shopping my next truck and was hoping to get some real world advice from folks on here. I currently have a 2017 Silverado with 5.3. Its an OK truck but a plain LT with no real creature comforts. I was looking at a new AT4 with 5.3 but then I started reading up on the new 3.0 Diesel. Everything sounds like the 3.0 would be the perfect fit for me. I drive about 40 miles one way to work on a 55mph two lane road. I feel like the 3.0 would really shine there. I also have a boat i tow a few times a year that weighs about 5000 lbs. Either motor would work for that I am sure.
RAM for me is out as the hemi MPG doesnt appeal to me and the ecodiesel just seems like a headache. I did have a ecoboost before my Silverado and loved the power. I know a new F150 is coming with a hybrid but who knows what headaches that will bring. The 3.0 Diesel is new as well and there seems to be a few videos of some overheating issues? Also see plenty of happy owners too.
Am I crazy for considering the diesel? Any other factors I should consider?
