Fast Mopar wrote:
kw/00 wrote:
In the article their still saying its a 3/4 ton? I don't get it... I just figured it was a heavy half ton truck because of the payload being where its at....Regardless u wont see one in my driveway...
I looked at one at the Houston Auto Show. The payload sticker showed 1,377 lb, which seemed low for a supposed HD pickup. But, I assume they must have it officially classified as a 3/4 ton, because it is not required to have official EPA fuel economy numbers posted on the sticker like every other 1/2 ton pickup does. I asked the Nissan rep about this, and she had absolutely no clue. She just wanted to talk about how nice the paint was.
I don't recall seeing a manufacturer use the 1/2, 3/4, 1 ton description. That just seems to be a convenient description to use since it is easier to say than 1500/150 etc. I have to agree that most reps and salespeople don't know much about what they are selling. My experience has been that most could be replaced by a mannequin with a recording saying "This truck comes in 8 colors and they are all gorgeous!"
While I would definately prefer a vehicle that handles its payload well I try to stay within the numbers given since I want to believe that the people that made the truck know more about it than I do and have a good reason for the rating. I don't know if anyone has gotten in trouble for having a truck loaded beyond the factory ratings but it sure seems to me that a lawyer could make a big deal out of it if it might have contributed to an injury.
In addition to miles per gallon I would have like to see a rating for dollars per mile factoring in the cost of the recommended fuel and DEF if required. Also not mentioned and maybe it is just my problem but my wife hates the smell of diesel and I have to take a few minutes to was thoroughly after pumping diesel fuel.