Russell i think all the new diesels have terrible fuel mileage.....doesn't that come with the high HP numbers?

aside from that, i think they like selling the automatic transmission trucks because they charge more. When i was pricing out my truck, i recall i could have gotten the 6 speed manual, but i was firmly told that it was damn near guaranteed to not last as long as the allison (when driven under normal conditions).......and of course 300 hp instead of 360. But i also remember the extra cash of around $3xxx for the allison transmission option.

i could have put up with the 60 less horsepower, but it was the fact that i was trusting the guys at the dealer when they told me the allison will outlast the manual.

i guess time will tell, and i settled for the auto anyways and have no real complaints other than leaky cooling lines.....but i would still rather enjoy driving a new diesel with a 6 speed manual. I won't settle for ford, and dodge hasn't won me over just yet