07 toyota/cummins 3/4 ton, would you buy a truck like this?
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07 toyota/cummins 3/4 ton, would you buy a truck like this?
toyota 3/4 ton/6.8 litre cummins-350 HP/655 ft. torque,dana60/70(if you want IFS get a tundra)6-speedw/od,18 inch wheels/tires(expect toyota racing development to jump in with both feet)feel free to add your own goodies!made in texas!thank you for your input.
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If toy could just build a truck that looks like a truck, that would make a lot of difference. I know what's underneath counts for a lot, but the overseas half tons just don't look like, well, trucks, you know? Plus, there's lots of folks with the little 5.9 getting 350/655+ and will the 6.8 ever realize the fuel economy of the 5.9? Gimmie a first gen (ok, I'm biased ) with a boxed frame, full air ride, stacks and a nv5600
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Depends. What kind of aftermarket accessories are available and what the body style looks like. Im not too fond of the current body style.
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Toyota has a well earned reputation for problem free vehicles, and from what I understand these import brands may be more American built than so called American brands, but I wonder if Toyota grasps how people use (abuse) heavy duty trucks...
If they came out with something equivelent to a 5500 series pickup, with full size crew cab, Cummins powered, that got good gas milage, and looked good... I would probably wait a year or two and see how owner's rate it... then maybe.
If they came out with something equivelent to a 5500 series pickup, with full size crew cab, Cummins powered, that got good gas milage, and looked good... I would probably wait a year or two and see how owner's rate it... then maybe.
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It's all about engineering! Most Toyo's are Japanese engineered and US built. I just can't imagine some engineer in Japan designing a real truck when they live in the most populated, congested, poluted place on earth, where everything is engineered to be compact, economical and clean.
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Now you all know Dodge Rams are made in Mexico . What's interesting is that Dodge still makes 2 ton trucks there too . They won't market them here because they'd compete with the Freightliner FL series . Same as dropping the Ram van when the Sprinter came out .
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Im doubting it. I dont like the way most toyotas look for one thing. I would also have a hard time buying something thats diesel besides a ford, chevy or dodge for some reason? If dodge still has the same setup they do now, if the toyota came out, and i was looking to buy a truck, the dodge would probably be it. But if dodge dropped the cummins, I would give it some good thought; but even then only if it looked "truck" enough.
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[i]Originally posted by cumminsdriver635 If dodge still has the same setup they do now, if the toyota came out, and i was looking to buy a truck, the dodge would probably be it. But if dodge dropped the cummins, I would give it some good thought; but even then only if it looked "truck" enough.Eric [/B]
The Ram's will look like them in '06 on up- looks too much like a mini-van clone than a real truck, to me...
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You bring up a good point, but it will grow on me some. I didnt like a lot of the newer styles that i like now when they first came out. I still like what they have now much better, but i guess i could live with it. One way or the other. I wont be buying a new truck anytime soon anyway(im 17), and even if i did get rid of mine, im picturing another 12 valve before getting anything with an electronic injection pump.
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would i buy it? unlikely, because 1) sticker price would probably be over $50k and 2) when toyota offers a rare incentive, its usually like $750 or some weak figure. when this truck is released it will sell for over sticker at first. i would not buy a truck in its first production year no matter who made it.
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One rumor my brother heard is Nissan is considering the Cummins 5.6L V-8 if they decide to put a diesel in a full-size pickup. He works at a Nissan dealership, take it for what it's worth.
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