Old Detroit vs new electronic engines - I went with the 60 Series

Back in 2005 I had to choose between rebuilding my old mechanical Detroit or swapping in a Series 60 electronic. I picked the 60 because of fuel economy and it paid off at $1.50 a gallon savings on my route to Toledo. Has anyone else made the switch and regretted it?

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finleyl398d agoMost Upvoted

Did you actually track that savings or just guess after filling up?

wade2508d ago

Man, I actually laughed because my buddy swore up and down he was saving money with his hybrid. He kept bragging about it for months until we all took a road trip and he was driving like 10 under the limit to max out the battery, then did the math later and realized the gas savings were basically nothing after the higher insurance and payment. Did he ever live that one down at poker night?

blairc908d ago

Did you notice any drop in engine braking compared to the old Detroit? I used to hate on the electronics till I drove one.