I have to chime in on this
I have to chime in on this one after reading these comments. As far as all the statements Thomas wrote negative about a diesel is not all true.
The modern diesel vehicles do NOT smell. NOX is not soot, but soot is a by product of burning a diesel fuel but the DPF in the exhaust captures the soot. NOX can not be seen and is hardly detected in modern diesels do to the DEF fluid they run.
I currently have the Canyon diesel and love it. One thing he stated is the the maint is higher which is somewhat true but not by much. Every 5000 miles you need to add $7 worth of DEF fluid. And fuel filter needs changed about every 15000 miles. Other then that the maintenance is the same between gas and diesel. Oil changes have longer intervals with the diesel so that is not really a factor.
Yes the pumps are messy but just grab a paper towel at pump before you grab the handle and your good. I have no problems finding diesel pumps just when you find a diesel pump a gasser is parked there because the pumps usually have both. The reason the pump is always blocked by gassers is because its the easiest pump to pull up to for a reason. People with diesels usually are pulling trailers and need a straight shot in to the pumps.
And yes the diesel option costs $3000 more when purchasing but you will get that back if you sell or trade it later.
The mpg of the diesel is great. :) The best I have seen is 34.6mpg and worse I've seen pulling 5000lbs is 16 mpg. Average back and forth to work during summer is 26 and winter it drops to 23.
Another myth is the diesel can not pass cars going down the interstate. Thats BS, I have no problem passing by cars going 70 down the road. The only difference is the diesel will stay in 6th gear when passing at 70mph. Never have a problem accelerating thru a intersection.
I guess I'm saying to potential buyers, don't believe all of the negative comments about these diesels. Most of the comments come from people that probably never have owned or driven a modern diesel since 2008. This is my second diesel and don't regret the Canyon purchase.