What gets better mileage..... Gas or Diesel ??

[SuperChuck]

I want to say gas gets better MPG, but diesel is cheaper...

Biodiesel is an interesting proposition. From what I hear, the conversion is very simple and uses a renewable resource.

A lot of trucks are also available with an E85 (or FlexFuel) option. That's my personal favorite for consumer vehicles, but it's not going to save you any $$$ now.

[cls515]

I'd go with Chevy, and I can say that because I drive a Ram. I heard diesel is the future, and if I had the chance I'd buy a diesel truck now. I'd really like to have a Chevy extended cab. I've wanted a Chevy since like the 6th grade. One day...

[bard]

Because diesel is more expensive than gas and as little towing as you do, I would go the gas route. You might get worse mileage during your occassional towing trips, but $.50/gal less for every day driving will be more economical in the end. Of course we are talking a 3500 series truck, right? Neither one will get much mpg so it comes down to do you like the smell of diesel, do you have plans for building a biodiesel 'cooker' or do you like knowing you can get gas any where?