Trying to decide between 2014 gas or diesel
Hi all- just joined the forum. We plan to get a 2014 promaster 159 soon to convert into an RV. I am trying to decide on gas or diesel. I like gas because it is cheaper and has a standard Chrysler drive train so it would be easier to fix if broke down in the boonies. I like the idea of diesel but I am not sure the better mileage would make up for the extra cost up front plus the higher diesel price. I cannot find many reliability reports for the 6 spd auto/manual transmission other than some reviews on a site in England that mentioned transmission and clutch problems.
http://vans.honestjohn.co.uk/van-reviews/fiat/ducato-2006/?section=good
If I could find solid reliability reports for this transmission, I would feel more comfortable getting the diesel. Can anyone help me decide?
Robert
Hi all- just joined the forum. We plan to get a 2014 promaster 159 soon to convert into an RV. I am trying to decide on gas or diesel. I like gas because it is cheaper and has a standard Chrysler drive train so it would be easier to fix if broke down in the boonies. I like the idea of diesel but I am not sure the better mileage would make up for the extra cost up front plus the higher diesel price. I cannot find many reliability reports for the 6 spd auto/manual transmission other than some reviews on a site in England that mentioned transmission and clutch problems.
http://vans.honestjohn.co.uk/van-reviews/fiat/ducato-2006/?section=good
If I could find solid reliability reports for this transmission, I would feel more comfortable getting the diesel. Can anyone help me decide?
Robert