CAR CONFESSIONS 042; 6 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN DIESEL & GAS PRICE: Diesel more up front; tranny, motor Fuel cost; diesel is more and justified i.e. turbo, higher pressure, higher tech EMISSIONS: Rob power; b/c of emissions standards Regen; no warning Roll coal; burns fuel & carbon MAINTENANCE: DEF, fuel filters, techs injectors TOWING: Stiffer driveline in diesel Better mpg when towing Diesel = high torque low rpm MPG: Towing = diesel better In town = gas Hwy = diesel RESALE: Diesel = better value, last longer, more aftermarket, easier to accessorize