Dan, I agree with you, I'd stick with gas. Indeed the torque and trailering advantages are real with a diesel and the duramax is signficantly quieter than others. But, if I really consider a diesel the fuel mileage would be important and quick calculations on the mpg gained and cost of fuel shows a 8-10 year break even point (dependent on the actual cost of the diesel option which also involves the tranny which is usually more expensive as well).
But, each his/her own. That's the beauty of choice and options in the good ole U.S. of A.
JJ
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