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[vschwartz1 at comcast.net]

I want to thank everyone who has commented on this thread. It has been a most interesting subject and all comments have been very enlightening. At my age I have only thought about buying a diesel engine pickup and this subject of conversation has helped make up my mind. It seems as though buying a diesel engine is like buying trouble unless you really need it for work, I don't. Initial cost of a diesel never came into the conversation but I know something about the initial cost and normal maintenance costs after the warranty expires. I think I'll just drive my 04 Hemi a while longer. It has done very well and the overhead on it is miniscule. 
Thanks to everyone for their comments and information. 
Gil