Love my diesel. Oil changes are a little more along with the fuel filter but not bad. I only drive mine enough to do one change per year so no biggie. I tow a travel trailer and rzr with my truck and it's right at home with a load attached. It drives worse without a load. Could I get away with a gasser? Sure. But the times Im hauling and going 70 up i-70, I dont regret going diesel.

Yes, diesels cost more up front but there's a reason. They'll go 300k miles and still hold a decent resale value. Also, the 1500 ecodiesel sounds cool but its still a 1500 chassis. I upgraded from my Tacoma and wanted a "do all" truck. I never wanted to outgrow my truck so I went 2500 diesel. No regrets.