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3/4 Ton Gas vs Diesel vs Tundra
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This is my good friends experience: He built and ordered a 22' Tundra that way he wanted it. He has had it back to the dealer numerous times (at least 3) for gas tank/filler/turbo issues and his motor is under the recall. The dealer has been unable to correct the issue and Toyota Corporate has not been helpful at all. He was so disgusted with his experience and he didn't trust his truck that he sold it, and bought a RAM 2500. Time will tell if that was the right move. On paper, the RAM 2500 is MUCH more capable with a 3300lb payload, 4x4, etc.
He sold his used troublesome, 4x2 Tundra for MORE then a well equipped, new 2024 RAM 2500.
The Toyota nameplate carries a premium.
He sold his used troublesome, 4x2 Tundra for MORE then a well equipped, new 2024 RAM 2500.
The Toyota nameplate carries a premium.
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"On paper" ...
Ours seems happy >>Tundra space. I wouldn't say it's just on paper.
"Half ton" series camper, 8700# empty with 1250 tongue. Weekend trips, 9900# with 1700 tongue.
But the smarter life choice would've been to get an older 5.7 tundra and find an appropriate camper.
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I don't disagree with you. Coming from a 1/2 ton Chevy, the RAM tows significantly better, which it should. I've never driven a Tundra so I can't compare.... I'm very pleased with my RAM.
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Agreed completely, the "on paper" just struck my funny bone. Is it really a question only on paper because 99 out of 100 people will drive both and say a 2500 will out tow any tundra hands down. One guy will say the opposite just to be contrary but it's not really a question up for debate. (The same goes for the Chevy and Ford 3/4 tons as well, they are in a completely different league vs half tons).
Meantime in Europe...
The older 5.7L Tundras were rock solid reliable, but not very easy on fuel. My uncle has one and a friend has bought them as work trucks. nothing to see 400k miles. But at 12mpg than can be tough.
I daily my 2014 F250, gas truck. Its not terrible on gas and it rides OK. May father's a 2024 with the 6.8L gas engine is very nice. Averages 18 mpg, rides great and is a comfortable driver for everything.
Me, I would swap out your daily driver to something more comfortable and efficient and keep the F250 if its in good shape. Or go all in for a new gas 3/4 ton. But whatever you do, stay away from the diesel. Its a lot of maintenance and they are a nightmare when used for short trips or lots of idle time. Towing heavy and long distance everyday, then they are worth it.
I daily my 2014 F250, gas truck. Its not terrible on gas and it rides OK. May father's a 2024 with the 6.8L gas engine is very nice. Averages 18 mpg, rides great and is a comfortable driver for everything.
Me, I would swap out your daily driver to something more comfortable and efficient and keep the F250 if its in good shape. Or go all in for a new gas 3/4 ton. But whatever you do, stay away from the diesel. Its a lot of maintenance and they are a nightmare when used for short trips or lots of idle time. Towing heavy and long distance everyday, then they are worth it.
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Notice how far forward those dual axles are? If you're towing that trailer on the freeway here with a little beemer you would be wise to wear your brown shorts.
I can remember riding my bicycle around the Netherlands and seeing VW golfs with two horse trailers behind them.
When the countryside is relatively flat and speed is reasonable, I guess you can do things differently.
edyvw
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There is only one choice here, BMW M5:
