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Originally Posted by tundrahq
Tim - Great post man - excellent summary of all the big points.
The longevity issue is a great benefit - diesel engines are expected to last twice as long as gas, and with a Toyota that could mean 350-400k miles. That alone makes the extra $3-4k up front seem much more reasonable. But, of course, how many users will keep the truck that long?
Even if you don't keep the truck, the resale value will definitely be better. It's safe to say you're going to get a big chunk of the upfront back when you trade or sell.
Finally, and I think most importantly, the final mpg numbers are still up in the air. When the CA version of the 08 Landcruiser debuts with the diesel, we'll finally have a decent estimate of fuel economy (assuming the Tundra's diesel is similar).
I'm still excited - it's great to have a diesel coming.
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Look's like Toyota is going to delay the Introduction on the Diesel with the cost involved Toyota made a choice on the madder
Source = SA News Texas
Business | MySanAntonio.com " But slow truck sales and diesel prices of well more than $4 a gallon have prompted Toyota to put off plans for North American passenger diesel. Plans for E85 trucks, however, are on track."
“The Tundra and Sequoia should be coming out later this year,” Toyota Motor Sales spokesman Bill Kwong said. “We're aiming for the heartland of America. We're targeting sales for that area first.”
http://www.mysanantonio.com/business...s.3529c04.html
here's a few highlights on some projects from a wile back one mainly at SEMA
SEMA 2007: Toyota Tundra Dually Diesel - Autoblog