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Old 06-04-2008, 10:26 AM
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Default Re: 4.5L Diesel on 2010 Tundra

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Originally Posted by tundrahq View Post
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?
Thanks. I'm a TDR (Turbo Diesel Register) member and it is amazing to see the miles put on some of those trucks, especially those being worked hard hauling huge fivers and such. I'm certainly looking forward to seeing more diesel choices on the market.
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