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Originally Posted by Cruiser13
Just give me a Tundra with a 2000-2500# payload and I'm happy. Unless the premium that diesel costs over gas comes down, it probably isn't going to make economic sense unless you tow A LOT. Given gas prices, it might be smarter to offer a small truck that can handle a lot of weight- like the old T100 that had a 2000# payload. Why not introduce a Tacoma with a 2000# payload for people who would like to be able to haul (even slowly) but don't have the need on a daily basis. A lot of folks use their truck to commute, but need capacity on the weekends. I bet they are more common than those that really need a big payload/towing diesel.
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Let's just call me the test case. 2,000 lbs payload regularly, sometimes more. I put on 10 ply tires and Firestone Air Suspension, and so far, so good. If I have to replace the wheel bearings next year -- so what? I'm driving a far nicer truck IMO than any 3/4 ton I've driven, and the cost differential even with my add- ons is thousands of $$. sorry, digression
