I have to admit to anybody interested that this guy will buy a Toyota diesel truck if it actually exists. I have owned lots of new vehicles over the years. I'm not wealthy, just into mechanical things. Included in my past are purchases from Honda and Subaru. One thing that is undeniable, they are extremely, read again, extremely well engineered. I bought my used Cummins a year ago, simply because I've always wanted a diesel truck, and trust the Cummins brand. I've gone through all of the upgrades and repairs that are necessary for 2nd generation trucks, and I've recently realized that I know more about their problems then the mechanics at the dealership. I did all my research at this site. There is enough information here, from all you folks to build one of these trucks from scratch. So, here is what bothers me...If a regular Joe like me can educate myself on this topic, just from this site, why do the dealerships all seem lost when it comes to problems on my truck? I think it's an overall philosophy problem with American manufacturers. My truck, for example, cost somebody 35K new. At 58000 miles, the fuel system failed and needed replaced......we all know that story. I've had to upgrade nearly every component on the steering system with aftermarket parts, some designed by guys like us. (Gotta love the DSS people) I don't think American companies test/research properly. If they did, they would have discovered these problems before production. Or, maybe it doesn't matter? Sell it and we'll worry about it later? And Ford? How can the working guy care about their financial problems? I know a guy whose new 6.0 just filled the puke bottle with oil, at 4000 miles! This is supposed to be their toughest truck? There is no excuse for selling junk like that to Americans. I am positive, that when Toyota releases a heavy duty truck, it will be HEAVY DUTY. It will have been beat, thrashed, whipped, and hammered until the execs at the top are sure it meets the company standards. I studied Japanese for a year in college, and it is amazing how dedicated the employees are in that country to the company they work for. It's an honest pride in every little thing they do at their workplace. That thought process applies to their engineers as well. That is what American companies are missing, and it shows. I love my Cummins engine, but the overall quality of the product is disappointing. Like all of you, I work hard for my money, and I want something for my investment. Sorry for the rant, just my two cents.

 

If Hino is an example of what Toyota can do with heavier trucks , it's not very impressive .

 

yeah, what he said. i'm sick of being a relatively young guy and a somewhat new mechanic on aircraft, knowing more about my truck than wrenches representing dodge that have been through factory training, some of which is extensive. I guess being an A&P does carry more of an engineering/troubleshooting mindset than a dealership parts changer though...

 

Our last 3 cars were Honda, VW, Honda. We had a $5K credit on our GM Visa Card to buy a GM product when we bought the Honda, but we couldn't bring ourselves to do it.

Our generator is a Yamaha. We have a Honda water pump and lawn mower. 25 years ago, those might have been Briggs and Stratton, but somehow B&S couldn't build an OHV engine with a pressurized lubrication system and a decent carburetor that allowed the engine to start on the first pull !

Smaller Toyota trucks are tough. Just ask the off road community.

How long did it take Dodge to come out with a crew cab ? You still can't get the mega cabs with a real bed. It took forever to get a 6 speed transmission in these trucks. What we really need now is a 7 speed double over transmission and air ride suspension so the trucks can be lowered for highway use and better fuel economy.

GM and Ford are now out of the minivan business ! Nobody seems to have noticed that.

I think the Dodge crossover SUVs are terrible. The Calibers and such. Yeah, they got a Hemi. So what ? They aren't nearly as nice as the foreign made models when it comes to ride and such. That Hemi badge is wearing pretty thin, especially with oil north of $60 a barrel.

 

One more point to make that I find interesting. The Hemi is rated at 345 hp, I believe, and a friend of mine has one, beautiful bumble bee thing, but about 11 mpg. Are you kidding me? On Toyota's website, you can get the Tundra with 381 hp, estimated 18 mpg highway. Just another observation stuck in my butt like a splinter.

 

One more point to make that I find interesting. The Hemi is rated at 345 hp, I believe, and a friend of mine has one, beautiful bumble bee thing, but about 11 mpg. Are you kidding me? On Toyota's website, you can get the Tundra with 381 hp, estimated 18 mpg highway. Just another observation stuck in my butt like a splinter.

 

One more point to make that I find interesting. The Hemi is rated at 345 hp, I believe, and a friend of mine has one, beautiful bumble bee thing, but about 11 mpg. Are you kidding me? On Toyota's website, you can get the Tundra with 381 hp, estimated 18 mpg highway. Just another observation stuck in my butt like a splinter.

 

Being that volkswagen already produces a V-10 Diesel, I wonder if they will sell the rights or share the rights for that and use it in thier own truck or use it in another company??? Any thoughts?? BURN BIODIESEL

 

My first time in Afghanistan, I drove a hilux around all the time. It did better than the Hummers on the narrow roads and it couldn't be stopped. We got shot by an RPG and still drove it home.

 

Remember that's 'estimated'. Real world will be more like 13-14mpg.

MikeyB

 

diesel 1 ton toyota, ive been waiting for this since my first new chevy that was a piece of crap. I have owned 2 tacomas and wheeled them from day one and not one problem. I beat the snot out of them rock crawling and such. The only complaint is the independent front end. I hope they have the brains to put a solid axle under the front of a work truck. These trucks are well built and their service is wonderfull, if you ask them to look at something they do and give you a real answer not some total bs like dc dealerships. Can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

did they buy it from ford?

 

Just another observation stuck in my butt like a splinter.[/QUOTE]

 

i have been to some toyota dealers and have heard the higher ups talking that they are going to put a cat diesel in the tundra in the next couple of years. that thing would my sale in a heartbeat!!!!

 

What was the dealers' source of info , DTR ?